Quotes from Franck Ribery

Ronaldo certainly scores goals, but I do too. He certainly scores more than I do, but we don't have the same style.

I could play for another club in Europe but my heart is beating too much for Bayern. But I could imagine going to the U.S., Qatar or Dubai for a new experience.

I have always given 100 per cent, power and performance.

It's important for me that I'm able to walk around the city without being bothered all the time.

In Europe, Bayern is my last club - 100 per cent.

Ancelotti is a champion, in all respects.

If you play in the Champions League, it's a very special feeling, there's a different atmosphere.

I'll never cheat.

Everyone knows that I had a lot of good coaches but one person was very important: Jupp Heynckes.

For me, you have to prove yourself over 10, 12 or 15 years if you want to be among the best. Do that and then I will congratulate you.

I can be used in various positions.

I deserved to win the Ballon d'Or.

We are Bayern. We have the highest standards, and always want to win everything, so the Champions League is a very big target.

People would say: 'Look what he has on his face, look at his head. What is this scar? It's so ugly.' Wherever I went, people would look at me. And not because I was a good person or because my name is Franck or was a good footballer, but because of the scar.

I am well aware of it myself that I have to be careful. But I want to make it clear that I am not a dirty player.

I appreciate every guy, whether he is a footballer or a cook.

I am dreaming of winning the treble again. I will never forget how I felt after winning it in 2012-13. It was like we were flying. It's a great feeling, it's utter madness. I definitely want to have that feeling again at some stage of my career.

I've just got better as a player thanks to Pep.

People are so quick to say someone is a fantastic player and deserves to win the Ballon d'Or after just one good year. I disagree with that.

My eldest daughter Hiziya always makes fun of my German, and I laugh with her. I did not learn the language in school, but in my daily life, from other people.

I am almost German now.

My son Saif was born here, he may even one day play for Germany.

I have a really good relationship with Bayern. I might become a coach after retirement, but with the youth teams.

You have to be mentally strong to withstand the ridicule of other children and the stares of adults.