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I changed my position when I was 16 or 17. I started in midfield or further forward as a number 10, and then in one tournament, we lost two defenders to injury in the same game, and we didn't have any on the bench. So I played at the back, and the manager of the first team saw me, and he said, 'I want this guy in the first team,' and that was that!

David Luiz

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My respect for Chelsea will be forever.

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The strikers are the first defenders. And the first defender is the first striker to build from the back.

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My faith gives me the belief that I can go out and perform and improve as a player. It gives me strength and inspiration.

Strength Faith T

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I think I always have to feel fresh start, because I am getting old!

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One day, when I have my own kids, I'll tell them that, even when their life is not easy, they can still do anything they want. That is the way to approach things.

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Eventually, the truth comes out in sport and in life. When you win, you're praised, and when you lose, you're criticized. That's normal.

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I had the opportunity to play in many fantastic squads. I won with great teams but also lost with great teams.

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When Chelsea came to me and said they wanted me to come back, I was happy because I had a special moment here - one of the best in my career. I won the Champions League, the Europa League.

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I am delighted to be joining a big English club. I know very well the quality that Chelsea has.

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I'm a lucky guy because I always play for a big club, and big clubs always try to win titles, and I love that.

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It's always a battle to play against Diego Costa.

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I'm a joker; that's my choice. It's my style. But I care about my life. I care about the game. I care about the people who gave me this opportunity.

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I know what it means to play for a big club. Big clubs, it's like that: if you win, everything is good. If you lose, it's your fault, especially defenders and goalkeepers.

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Nobody likes to lose a Champions League semi-final.

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I want to play football, and I want to help the team. It doesn't matter if I play midfield, if I play in defence, if I play as a striker.

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Everything in life belongs to God. Our purpose has already been mapped out.

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The weather was so cold in Lisbon when I arrived. I decided, 'Let's grow the hair to hide my ears.' And after that, it became nice hair.

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You have moments where you're down, but I can be sad for one or two hours, no more. The rest of the time, I have to be happy because the team needs me to be positive. My brain needs it. I need it.

Time Sad Positive

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I changed my position when I was 16 or 17. I started in midfield or further forward as a number 10, and then in one tournament, we lost two defenders to injury in the same game, and we didn't have any on the bench. So I played at the back, and the manager of the first team saw me, and he said, 'I want this guy in the first team,' and that was that!

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I am not against freedom of speech, and I recognise the value of fair publication.

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Yes, I love playing football, so it doesn't matter where I play.

I was winning everything in Paris. I was there for two years and won all the titles in France. I had a great life, great credibility with the club... I had everything.

Many, many of the teams respect Chelsea. Chelsea is a big club. It doesn't matter the position of the table: the respect is always there.

Lukaku is a fantastic player, and a great friend.

This is football, so you need to be clever to understand the moment and win games.

I have God in my heart.

When I was youn,g I always saw Brazil winning games on television with fantastic players and a fantastic team.

I cannot get to the top on my own. Everyone is important to me. Everyone has played a part in my success, and I try to show that.

I always give my best on the field, but I think modern footballers have a big opportunity to make a difference in peoples' lives.

It's great to understand football - it never stops. Since I started playing football, I always learn from every coach. It's great.

I learned a lot: sometimes you have to be patient. Sometimes you have to take care of your body. Sometimes you have to learn from outside to be good in the future.

I think everybody is born pure. You never go to the maternity ward and hold a baby that has bad energy.

Joy is important in life, not just football. Joy is being serious and professional, too. Joy can be reaching your potential by training hard and being disciplined. Joy can be following the rules you need to follow.

To say 'He played bad' is different from 'He is a bad player.' You understand? I make a mistake. It does not mean I am a bad person.

I am an optimist in my life.

If you want me to be honest, be honest with me.

I've been working hard a lot since the beginning of my career, and to play 10 years consecutively in big clubs is not easy, and I try to give my best every season.

To put your team in the top level of the Champions League is special.

I can wake up crazy or normal; it depends.

When I was young, I was a kid that never stopped. I wanted to do everything; a lot of energy. I didn't have this big hair. But I was a happy person.

Footballers have a great opportunity to be a good example because the kids want to listen to you and be like you in many ways.

My dream was always to play for Brazil.

A World Cup would only be a true experience if I were wearing the Brazilian shirt. Otherwise, it would just be like playing for a club.

I've had more than one girlfriend in my life.

Some people in the press don't respect people in life. I can put my head on my pillow and sleep great because I respect everyone.

Communication is always important, but it's a separate type of language in football.

What I've learned in life is that you can't always win, especially in sport, but you can be a true champion for everything you did to get there.

When you live through new experiences and new situations in your life, that's when you grow.

I always love football, but of course it's good when you win and the team is doing well.

Winning the Premier League is never easy. Whether you're at home or away, the games are always tough.