“During a recovery programme, you always run the risk of falling into a...” — Deco Quote

During a recovery programme, you always run the risk of falling into a trap whereby you think you are fit to play, but your body isn't ready.

Of course, there's a time in your career when you're 27, 28 years old that you peak in your maturity; you know when to use your energy, you understand the game better, you know your own body.

If I had a Portuguese passport but no relationship with Portugal... or if it was Italy or Spain where I didn't have much of a connection with the national team, I don't know if I would play for them.

I think that quite simply the Ballon D'Or is the most important individual award for a player. I think any footballer would love to be elected.

People know that when they watch an Ainsley programme or get an Ainsley book it's going to be something that is approachable and something that is achievable and ultimately something that is rewarding.

I used to watch a programme about Route 66 in America, and it looked so fun.

I still remember how we, all in the family, used to sit in front of the radio to listen to Ameen Sayani's programme of top 10 songs 'Binaka Geetmala' in which I was constantly ranked number one for many weeks.

Personally, I'd like us to have a few more women on the 'Today' programme.

I'd love to present a popular science programme because it's something I feel very passionate about.