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But I just want to be known for my football.

I just want people to see me as a hard-working footballer and someone who is passionate about the game.

At the end of the day, I'm a footballer who has played at some of the biggest football clubs in the world and played with some of the best players in the world.

I've always wanted to be a footballer, and I've always believed that's the path I was going to go down.

My job is to go out there and play football. My job is to go out there and win football games.

I don't want to be known for someone that's good-looking. I want to be known as someone who is one of the best midfielders. That's my thing.

I'm proud of the fact that besides being known as a successful former football player, I've also worked hard to establish myself as a successful businessman, network broadcaster, sports & entertainment executive and philanthropist.

I know I'm going to be remembered for football. That's why I work so hard at it.

I just think to be a manager you've got to live and breathe and have this incredible enthusiasm for football, the whole thing. And while I love the game, and it's been a large part of my life, it's not the only thing in my life.