Quotes from David Silva

I think you learn to value the important things in life.

It goes without saying that the first few months after my son was born were the toughest of my life.

One of the things I did well as a young kid was to link well with the rest of the team, so I reckon it's something which is natural for me.

You gain know-how from playing matches because every moment of a football match has its own rhythm.

I have always been strong. My mentality is just that way; that's why I've been around so long.

The press often ask me about Messi and Ronaldo and who is the best, but one thing for me is very clear. For me, the No. 1 is Andres Iniesta, because he is my team-mate for Spain, and I can see that he is able to do even more difficult things on the pitch.

The way I like to play, it really helps when I have more people around me to combine with.

Spain is such a competitive league, and for the players to give up La Liga, it's such a tough decision.

I'm always proud to wear the colours of Spain.

You always feel more attracted to people who play the way you play.

I'm confident I can be a success in English football.

When you experience playing in two different leagues, you learn to adapt; you pick up elements from the best virtues of each culture.

You just don't expect to see your baby fighting for his life. Looking back, you wonder how you coped.