I'm aware that, whatever the circumstances, there will always be speculation about me.

I know I'm a good professional, I know that no one's harder on me than myself and that's never going to change, under any circumstances.

My father always taught me that when you help other people, then God will give you double. And that's what has really happened to me. When I have helped other people who are in need, God has helped me more.

Every season is a new challenge to me, and I always set out to improve in terms of games, goals, assists.

There are people out there who hate me and who say I'm arrogant, vain, and whatever. That's all part of my success. I am made to be the best.

When you are nominated for the best player in Europe, the Ballon d'Or, playing in the Champions League, there is so much pressure. You don't know what will happen. This pressure is inside you - you always have it.