For me, practice and discipline are the magic words to become big in any sport, especially soccer.

I do not like football. It is just my profession.

I could have become an E.U. player if I'd wanted to, but I am, and prefer to remain, Argentine.

It goes without saying that I love the game, the tactics, the training, and everything that happens on the pitch.

I received many offers - namely from Real Madrid, Manchester United, and Milan - but I preferred the tranquillity of playing for Fiorentina.

I felt terrible when I went to Roma because I hadn't fulfilled the expectations of the Florentines.