Quotes from Cafu

I have a trophy room in my home and at the center is the replica of the World Cup.

It was funny, a lot of people who rejected me as a player, later said, 'Oh, we did it to help you.' I met a coach years later who said, 'I didn't take you at that time for your own good!'

Saint Petersburg has a fantastic historical atmosphere.

Ozil is fantastic. One of the best in the world. Not only a great player but a great human being.

Ronaldinho and I are two totally different players. He is an attacker and I'm a defender, so there is no comparison. I did not feel any pressure, because I love to play my own style.

I had my chance in the World Cup Final and, wow, it was the opportunity I needed to show the whole world what I was capable of.

The FIFA Confederations Cup is a major event, and a success in this tournament can make a team stronger.

Firmino is a great player. He can play either side and has powerful contact with the ball in any position.

But I loved playing in midfield. In midfield you always have a sight of goal, you're always participating in all the plays.

When I signed my first contract with Sao Paulo I still wasn't sure that I was going to have a successful career. Even after you turn professional the competition is so intense, and as I was a bit older than some of the other players, I thought that it would be harder for me.

I had a great time at Roma, but Milan have made me feel like a young boy again. When I signed for them I was as excited as I was when I signed my first ever contract.

Azzam is an amazing yacht. I was hoping for more wind to really see what she could do but I enjoyed the racing tremendously.

I really love football and for this reason alone, I trained hard every day, building up good stamina and energy.

You know I played till I was 38 and that at a very, very high level. It's sad to be out but I keep myself fit with training in the gym every day.

I sincerely believe that sport, particularly in the hands of young people, has the power to change the world.

African soccer has grown to the extent that the majority of its players are playing for European teams and that is very good as they are becoming role models for the youngsters on the continent.

After I signed pro forms in 1991, I went on to be chosen for a Paulista state championship select XI, then for Brazil at youth level, then for the full squad, and then finally I became a World Cup winner.

It's impossible to put into words. When you see that trophy coming towards you in the hands of the officials... the gold becomes more gold, becomes more shiny than you ever thought. You feel the best in the world. I have no other way to put it into words.

I am truly honored to be selected as a Special Olympics Global Ambassador.

South Africa and Brazil are very similar. We have the same social problems, same issues and same growing economies.

What our children are missing today are good role models.

I am a big fan of Frank Lampard - his movement is so elegant.

To play for the England national team, you have to be very good, and to play at Liverpool, you have to be very, very good.

Nobody can ever truly replace Cristiano Ronaldo, because he was unique, a one-off, who created an unbelievably legacy of success at the club. But what I see in Vinicius is special too, I believe he is the best candidate in football to replace Cristiano and to conquer the world with Madrid.