Gianluigi Buffon

If I do something, I do it with the idea to get to the top - without that, I would stop living.

I've made a lot of mistakes in my life, but I think that's normal for someone who wants to grow and develop. You will have to overcome plenty of obstacles, and it is normal that you should stumble sometimes.

In the end, you need to be a little masochistic to be a goalkeeper. A masochist and egocentric as well.

It's fine to admit being nervous - after the event. But if you tell people you're uptight before the game, it can be like, 'That guy's got problems. We can't trust him.'

My first memory of the national team is the 1982 World Cup. I remember those days at our home or at my uncle's house, with all the family and those long dinners watching the matches. But I also remember that, during the games, I went outside or onto the balcony to play.

I don't give advice, because I always made my own mistakes and would only be adding further chaos to the situation.

Up to 30 years old, I was carried by natural talent, combined with a good level of professionalism. But since turning 30, I've gained a desire to sweat in the real sense of the word, to understand where I need to improve. Competitiveness, now, is essential.

Messi is an alien that dedicates himself to playing with humans.

Would I still be playing at the top level at the age of 37 years if I had any weaknesses?

Who knows? I might retire at the age of 65.

Everyone gets scared from time to time. It's totally normal, and anyone who says otherwise is a liar.

When you go somewhere and think it will be your last time there, you always appreciate the beauty of it even more and want to crystallise emotions that you will keep with you forever.