“It is terrible to be injured; you want to return to playing football.” — Robinho Quote

It is terrible to be injured; you want to return to playing football.

The language of football is universal. You don't need to speak the local lingo in order to be able to communicate with a ball.

Rio Ferdinand is the hardest opponent I have faced - strong and quick. He didn't kick you. He was so classy. I could do all my step-overs, but he would watch the ball and tackle so immaculately. He only got the ball.

I came to Manchester City because I see them growing and getting bigger. Can they be as big as Real Madrid? Yes, I hope so.

Barcelona are a great club, and Brazilians have always done well there.

There are very few dance companies in the world and you have to be phenomenal. You have to not be injured. You have to have a really strong mind to deal with the dance world. People who can do it are amazing to me. You cannot have a life outside of dance.

I've seen a lot of people over the years just do things that were unsafe because someone asked them to. And it might not be until later that they say, 'I was uncomfortable with that,' or if they get injured, 'Yes, I probably shouldn't have done that take a second time.'

I really can't lift weights because my back is injured from being an EMT.

You don't know how your body is going to shape up. It's whether you can maintain the performance - or improve it - without getting injured. That's the battle every athlete faces and the older you get the harder it becomes.