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Soccer matches should be something special, something people eagerly look forward to, something that brightens life.

I'm really looking forward to the Hall of Fame ceremonies. It's going to be unbelievable - just crazy. I'm looking forward to thanking all the fans for inspiring me to go out there and play my best football each and every game.

I'd love to play at Wembley. It's special for Barca - and for everyone in football.

I wish that every player could feel what I've felt in visiting ballparks. The receptions I've received, it's blown me away. It's absolutely remarkable.

I am as passionate about the England team as anyone.

Football is a passionate game. It excites us.

I am excited about this. We've got half of our goal. I'd love to see us get a little bit more than half our goal and not be so deeply into this thing going into Sunday, but I feel good about everything.

I like the emotion in the English league. You look at the TV, and you see the stadium and the fans.

I love playing football, being out on the pitch with a ball, and I will be a little sad when that ends.

I've been to Wembley a couple of times to see England, but the match which stands out for me is the 2008 Carling Cup final against Chelsea. I was there as a fan with the family. That was a great day out.