Football. ua recalls the statements of the former defender Benfica, PSG and the current football player Chelsea David Luis.

On the first match for Benfica "My first match for Benfica was good, it was a European cup match with PSV, I went out at 1-0 in our favor, we played on the road. I went out and in six minutes they were already leading 2: 1. Everyone probably decided that I was a bad footballer, but in the second half of the confrontation I became the best on the field, after that I was always in the composition. It was an important match for me, my first in Europe, it was great. We lost 2: 1, but in the second match we won 3: 1 and went further ".

About tricks "Usually I show tricks at home. Friends, when we have nothing to do and are bored at home, or while we wait for food. I like to learn more about such things. I try to learn more about everything that will allow me to make people smile, and about tricks, including, with their help, I can make people smile ".

About Comte "This is primarily a fantastic personality, and only then a fantastic coach".

"He's one of the best coaches I've worked with. He knows very well the characteristics of each of the players, and on the field we follow his instructions ".

About European Cups "If I play 50 matches in European competition, it will be great, there are a lot of players who have never played so much in Europe for the whole career".

About the risk "In Paris, I had everything, but I decided to take a chance and returned to a country where I was not satisfied. They always strongly criticized me, even though I won the Champions League, the Europa League and played in all matches. That's why it was a risk and I like to take risks ".

"If you do not take risks in life, you will never experience new sensations, so I experienced something new and happy with it. I do not always enjoy the simple life, that's why I took a chance and for today I'm very happy ".

About the dismissal of Ranieri from Leicester "The world saw what an amazing job you did, and what a fantastic person you are! A sad day for football! Bless you!".

About Brazil "I'm proud that I'm a Brazilian, I love playing for my country. My heart is "yellow-green".

On leadership qualities "For me, this pleasure. When every day you wake up and you know that you were born for others, this pleasure. I'm born for others, I'm not born for myself ".

About the career "I'm lucky. I played for Benfica in Lisbon, PSG in Paris, now returned to London, so I can not complain. I have an excellent life ".

On the "heart-to-heart talk" with my father. "One day at my house, I had a conversation with my sister, and I began to say bad words. And then my dad first sat down with me and said: "Let's talk and see what you want from your life". So this opportunity to go to tests in Salvador Bahia turned up at a good moment. And my father said to me: "What do you want from your life? Do you want to be another guy without a goal, without a project, without aspirations, or do you want to take advantage of the opportunity and talent that God gave you?" Your mother and I did everything for you, that you tried to become a football player ". And I replied: "Yes, this is what I want for myself. I will go to these tests and try to come back one day to change our lives ".

About Diego Coste "I like this type of people because they really want to give everything away. I like the style of his game. It's hard to play against it! It's better when he stands for your team. He always creates problems for the defenders of the opponent ".

About the media "I'm always ready to talk with the press, so if you want to learn something - just ask. But do not say anything using my name, because for me this disrespect is ".

A little philosophy ... "A new day is another opportunity to make someone happy".

"What life has taught me is that you never know what it is that is different".

"Children are the cleanest and most honest people in the world. They periodically give out something like: "Thank you for the photo, but I do not like you - I like such and such a player". It's fun and just wonderful - I'm glad to hear such honest children ".

"There are many believers in Brazil, because few people have a better home and excellent food, everyone believes that tomorrow will be better than today. People need support ".

"Sometimes you need to lose to win in the future".

"We are made happy with the simplest things".

"When the whole team plays well, everyone plays well individually".

"Modern football players have an excellent opportunity to influence the lives of others".

On the defeat of the Brazilian national team at the World Cup-2014 from Germany (1: 7) "They were better than us. This is a day of great sadness. But I will learn a lot from this situation. I will never give up".

On the 23rd issue "Michael Jordan was playing under him and in my full name there were just 23 letters. But number 4 is also to my liking - after all, if you look closely, after numbers 2 and 3 is just a four ".

About faith "I am a religious person. After all, faith in God helps me to go through life ".

On racism "We must reduce the number of manifestations of racism. All should be equal, regardless of skin color, profession or belief ".

If I did not become a football player ... "I would certainly choose another kind of sport or become a teacher of mathematics".

About the main achievement in life "Once, when I was still performing in Benfica, a woman stopped me at a Lisbon store and thanked me. "For what?" - I asked again. "Last week, in an interview, you talked about your life principles, about your love for your family and respect for other people. You said it's important to demonstrate your love for parents daily. And yesterday my son first said that he loves me. I should have thanked you for this ".

About the goal at the gate of Chelsea, speaking for PSG "It's great that I managed to score in this match. I said before the fight that I would not celebrate a goal at Chelsea's goal, but the moment was so emotional that I could not control myself ".

"I am grateful to Chelsea for their support, but I also apologize for the celebration of the ball".

On the sexual experience "I'm not a virgin. In my life there was not one girl. Some journalists do not respect the personal lives of others. I can sleep peacefully, because I respect everyone ".

On the TV show "There are programs on television where people put others in a bad light, these shows have a big impact on children. TV shows should tell about good, about education and discipline, because today there are so many technologies, children have smartphones and tablets. Some programs show bad, it's bad for a new generation, they are not yet mature enough to understand ".

About Messi "The most difficult opponent is Lionel Messi. He is simply incredible, everyone knows everything about him, so I have nothing to add, I try very hard when I play against him, he can not give much time to think, because when he has time, he does miracles ".

About the holiday "The easiest thing is a holiday with my family, because I have excellent relations with them. I spend my holidays in Brazil, because it has everything: beaches and beautiful places. This is the best place to relax with my family ".

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