There is no country in Europe which is so easy to over-run as Spain; there is no country which it is more difficult to conquer

Even Holland and Spain have been positively, though not relatively, advancing

What I believe is this: Catalunya is not Spain, it is something else and you have to feel it

When I left Spain, I had it very clear in my mind that I would return one day

The Premier League is different to Spain.

Since the first minute, I fell in love with Spain – the people, the way of life, the food. I have kept up the late dinners, the siesta, and most of the television I watch is Spanish.

I owe everything to Spain – that’s where I learned to write, to read, and to play football

One of my dreams is to lift a title with Spain. I lifted titles in the past that did not feel like mine.

Every time Spain play England at any level, it is difficult.

In Spain, everything’s more tactical, more technical, with more possession. In Germany, it’s more physical; it’s about the runs you make, the counterattacks, and the German mentality is unique: whatever the score, you go to the 90th minute.

I was right choosing to play with Spain. It is a pride; the decision was easy. I love Spain

Spain started to generate a very good playing style from Pep Guardiola’s arrival at Barcelona.