Sergio Ramos

I think of myself as someone who gives everything, and I wake up every day wanting to keep growing.

As long as there are chances, we have to fight to the end. That's Madrid's philosophy.

Music is a way of expressing my mood, and it definitely helps to motivate me before a game. It also helps me move on from past defeats or keeps my mind busy when I'm not playing, so music is definitely something that follows me every step of every day.

I have achieved lots of things throughout my career that are very, very good, but if they rewarded me with a Ballon d'Or, that would be historical.

Throughout my career, I have faced the best forward players in the world - many of them who are considered among the greatest ever. For me, there is never a fear. A respect, yes, but never a fear.

The team needs a leader to handle everything with rules and constant stability. Mourinho is the ideal man for that job, and we are delighted about it.

Flattery and criticism are always in our profession.

It is good to have competition.

Real Madrid go for everything right from the start of the season. They always fight for the three competitions.

I like that defender-versus-striker battle, that challenge.

Right-wing, pivot, centre-back, full-back, right, left. I've never felt uncomfortable anywhere.

If I have to play at center back, I'll do it without any problems.