Quotes from Dani Alves

I left hurt because I think I fought hard to create a great history at Barcelona. I left with 23 titles in eight years.

Having my friends close to me is always a pleasure, a great honour.

As a professional, as a person, and as a player, I think he's fantastic. It's like he's dancing the tango. I just love how he plays football so elegantly. To me, Andres is Don Andres.

For me, Thiago Silva remains the best defender in the world.

If people only knew how much I respect Cristiano Ronaldo. I will repeat it to make myself clear: I respect Cristiano Ronaldo.

For those who are genuinely passionate about football, Barca are worthy of admiration.

I think Neymar is one of the few players who was touched by God when he was born, and He said, 'You will be thee player.'

Those who know Neymar know his great quality and how special he is. And I insist again, we have to take care of players like that; they illuminate football. It's players like him that make football have any sense.

Google seems to be more intelligent than some people.

I love English football. I love the way people live it so intensely.

Guardiola improved me a lot as a footballer. He taught me a lot of things, and that's why, in every interview I'm asked, I always say the same thing: He is the best manager that I have worked with.

I have faced many, but the most annoying was James Milner. He follows you forward and follows you backwards. It's very difficult because he attacks you and defends you, and then attacks you and defends you again.

Yes, I love shoes and especially Jordans; they're always beautiful.

When you have experienced players, you don't tremble when it comes to playing in a hostile atmosphere or under pressure.

Anytime someone is wearing Jordan, you have to respect!

I have had disagreements with journalists, but they annoy me so much when they don't talk about football.

Messi has a divine gift.

Messi is much better than Cristiano Ronaldo.

I'm a huge fan of Michael Jordan, and I love the game of basketball.

I think we always look up to legends and people who not only win but give us a larger than life role model... I think Michael Jordan is this, someone who became bigger than his sport.

In life, we should explore options outside our comfort zone.

Sometimes I think that people are not prepared to listen and discuss truths.

Everything Neymar does turns into news. If he gets emotional, they criticise. If he colours his hair, they criticise.

I always think about life, and I think that we are here with a mission, and once we have done our mission, we go somewhere else.