I have decided to come back for Les Bleus. |
I have no doubt ? our players play for some of the best clubs in Europe. I am convinced that our players are only just a little short of what is needed to carry us a long way. We have to do everything we can to achieve that because it will be the last chance for players like me. |
I have six months or one year left, that's true. I am closer to the end than the start. I want to make the most of my last moments as a football player and experience them at 100%. I know that otherwise after I retire I will regret all those times. |
I have to listen to my body and I cannot carry on for another year. |
I know it's strange and some will ask: 'Why did he leave?'. At that time I was sure I would not come back. Just as I'm sure today [that the time is right to return]. |
I know what it's like to have a tough childhood. |
I still have six months or maybe a year (left). At the best I have a year and a half. I'm closer to the end than the beginning. |
I think we have the team to go very far at the European championships. Now we just have to be ready on time. |
I want to finish my season and have a good World Cup and then we'll see. I had a groin problem that lasted a long time and also an ankle problem, but now I'm a lot better physically. |
I want to give something to the children that soccer has given to me. |
I was so hungry to score a World Cup goal that I made it two. |
I would not have come back otherwise. I did not only do it so we would qualify but because this team has the players who are capable of achieving something. |
I'd like to stay with Real Madrid ? we have a project which would see me something related to (working with) the kids. |
I'm disappointed and happy at the same time that he's not here, |
I've got a year and three months left on my contract. We'll get through these three months, get ready for a nice World Cup and then we'll see. |