Quotes from Dani Alves

Decisions are for the brave, and I am the bravest, deciding to leave Barcelona and Juventus.

Cristiano works hard. We have our battles, but I admire him. He is a guy with great dedication, and he's competitive.

People automatically think that because you attack, you can't defend. Not true.

Everyone wants, wants, wants... and when they have, they feel desperate.

A national team is a reflection of its country's football, and both Brazil and Argentina have earned respect for what they've achieved.

Before I went to Juventus, I made a final promise to the board at Barcelona. I said, 'You're going to miss me.' I didn't mean as a player. Barca have plenty of incredible players. What I meant was that they were going to miss my spirit.

All my fights with Cristiano were because of the press.

I don't understand why everyone fights for power, money, fame.

I am a player who finds it easy to adapt to the circumstances, and I don't think I would have had a problem adapting to England.

I have flaws, but I'm honest.

Behind the footballer, there is a human being.

I like happiness, and when people try to destroy that, it winds me up.

Money's a necessary evil, there to give you moments. It gives me things I couldn't have - nice things - but happiness? That's a not a question of money and fame. Quite the opposite.

Fans insult me and call me 'monkey.' At first, I was quite shocked, but now I do not give it importance.

It's the old story: do you want a normal car, or something top of the range? That is how I am - the older I am, the more expensive I am!

I'm a good crazy. A crazy good guy. Someone who makes the most of life.

A player cannot rely only on his name to make a difference but also has to work hard and make things happen on the pitch.

I never hid my move to Real Madrid was almost done... my fate changed, and I arrived at Barcelona instead.

At Brazil, we play as a collective, something that also happens in Barcelona, but not at Real Madrid.

People who want to know who I am, or my history, put my name into Google.

I am so dedicated, so passionate, and that counts for more than what crazy people throw at me.

I like my decisions to be taken carefully, so they don't harm anyone close to me, so that the people close to me are happy.

Starting in a World Cup is always complicated, hard, and important. When you start well... The rest of the competitors are watching. I think it's the most important match in a World Cup, along with the final.

If you lose a title, perhaps it's because your rivals are better than you are. But to be demoted from the top flight is really heartbreaking.