Quotes from James Rodriguez

The fans want a nice game, and when not everything goes so well, they have every right to boo.

I think I am someone who is happy playing football. It is just that. Whenever I go onto the pitch, I always try and be happy. That is the big motivation that I have always had. Nothing else.

Messi is from another planet.

Carlos Valderrama was the one I admired most, really. At the time, he was a top player, and I had a lot of admiration for him. I met him once, and he's a great person, someone who provided the country with a lot of joy. He was a very intelligent footballer who could create something out of nothing as well as score goals.

I believe all the fans want to see nice football, and when things do not go for you, they have the right to whistle.

I've said in the past that I'd like to play in Spain one day, because it is a league that is good technically and where you get a lot of touches on the ball, which is my style.

The game in Spain is more about technique and about getting more touches on the ball. That's why I like it so much.

I can play as a No. 8, a No. 10, out wide. Wherever I play, I'll be happy, I'm sure.

In football, there is always friction, collisions, contact. But I am used to that.

In football, you can win or lose. We always have to be together, with the same spirit we've always had.

The most important thing is to try and help the team.

There are always bad games and bad afternoons.

What the not-so-good moments gave me at Real Madrid, I think they helped me grow.

I was always a Real Madrid fan. I always followed them and always dreamed about being here.

I've liked Real Madrid since the days when Zidane, the Brazilian Ronaldo, Roberto Carlos, and Fernando Hierro were around. I've been following them religiously since then.

It's true I play a little deeper for Real Madrid. I can push a little further forward for Colombia.

I prefer Real Madrid to Barcelona.

Playing for Real Madrid is my life's dream. It'd be a privilege to play alongside so many stars. If it happened, I'd enjoy it to the max.

I have a great deal of respect for other clubs and admire the good football they play, but ultimately, Real Madrid are Real Madrid.

I feel more comfortable where I play for Colombia because I like to be closer to the goal; that works better for me. I can score and pass from there. But as a player, I have to be prepared to play in any position.

You always dream to have a great World Cup.

In a big club, you always want to win titles.

Bayern are like Real Madrid - a club at the highest level. They always want to win titles and are used to always having to win. Without question, Bayern is a top club.

I have been playing soccer since I was about four years old. You always hope you can reach the top of the profession, that you can play in the big leagues and achieve all of the goals you hope to accomplish throughout your life.