Quotes from Neymar

I try to be a good role model for my son, my family, my friends, and then I try to be a good role model for the rest of the people, too.

Romario had the best first touch and the best pass to score a goal.

My first pair of Jordans, I wore them all the time. I would wear them to school; I always had them on.

I believe Philippe Coutinho is a player who would totally fit in Barcelona.

I was at a great club at Barcelona. I loved Barcelona.

One that I like and I think could play here is Coutinho. He has the style of Barcelona.

What I think about is my happiness, together with my family. I want us to be happy.

Above all, I want to be happy, and at Barcelona, I'm happy.

I'm 69 kilos; I don't have a burden on my back.

When you see a person you love being affected, suffering, people saying things that aren't true... then it hurts you.

I just want to be better every day, to get better every day, not to be better than anyone else.

Benzema is a great striker who I think is a superstar.

I don't want to surpass anyone. I don't want to be better than anyone else.

I don't want to surpass Messi.

In the Premier League, you never know who is going to win or who will be champions. It is always a surprise.

I was never motivated by money. I think above all else about the happiness of my family, regardless of money.

I feel like any other Brazilian citizen, I have a lot of happiness in me. I thank God for showing me the path to follow.

It is easier when you like to work with your companions.

Winning the Ballon d'Or is the consequence of your work.

There weren't many options growing up, so I would wear whatever possible. I once saw a little boy wearing Jordan sneakers in a movie... and that made me dream.

Life only makes sense when our highest ideal is to serve Christ!

I don't mind being the one people talk about. It doesn't weigh on me.

I know that it is a huge responsibility to be the captain, the No. 10, but I like it. I like the responsibility, the pressure, and I like playing football.

My dad just wants me to dedicate myself to playing and to focus on the ball.