In the sweep of its appeal, its ability to touch every corner of humanity, football is the only game that needed to be invented.

Im looking forward to the World Cup because I believe Wayne Rooney could be one of the major finds in world football.

Paul Scholes is my favourite player. He epitomises the spirit of Manchester United and everything that is good about football.

Some people tell me that we professional players are soccer slaves. Well, if this is slavery, give me a life sentence.