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I obviously love to run the ball.

The only real happiness a ballplayer has is when he is playing a ball game and accomplishes something he didn't think he could do.

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

I'm attracted to soccer's capacity for beauty. When well played, the game is a dance with a ball.

But the moment I've got a ball at my feet, I'm happy.

I love hitting the ball, controlling the ball. And yeah, even the roar of the crowd. I enjoy the roar of the crowd probably less than some players and more than some. But I'm not out here to be a celebrity.

The sport I love has taken me around the world and shown me many things.

To be on television and have my nieces and nephews see me, and seeing them wear my shirt to the games and be proud, it's so sweet. Sometimes it feels like it's just a dream.

The most important thing to me is how hard we go after the ball and take care of it.

I just like the ball in my hands whether I'm running it or catching it.