Faith means a lot to me.

I played No10 for Austria.

Munich is a great place for me.

I grew up Seventh Day Adventist.

Messi is not human with the ball.

I've improved a lot in every part of the game.

A final in Berlin is always something special.

Patrick Vieira was one of my favourite players.

I am aware that I can play in various positions.

I'm better on the pitch than with the microphone.

We are thankful for our support in the United States.

We want to win every game, that is typical for Bayern.

I started jogging with my dad when I was five years old.

I want to be successful with the national team and Bayern.

Winning the championship becomes more difficult every year.

I have always said I am a player who looks for new challenges.

I think it's obviously no secret that my buddy is Franck Ribery.

We are Bayern Munich and we don't have to hide from any opponent!

I know from experience that it is crucial that I use my strengths.

Every footballer wants to take part in a World Cup with his country.

I've said it a few times over the years that I'm very happy in midfield.

We don't get tired of winning titles. On the contrary it's a lot of fun.

Cristiano Ronaldo works very hard, day by day, hour by hour, for his success.

Look, I try to focus on the essentials, on the games. It is very good for me.

It's not easy to create chances or a game when you're just receiving long balls.

Fabregas is my role model. Technically, he can do everything, and he exudes calm.

When you've been Arsenal fan as a kid you will be one your whole life in some way.

I know the Premier League very well because I followed it a lot when I was younger.

Everyone is beatable, many things are possible in football. We have often seen this.

I love listening to hip-hop and going to concerts with Jerome Boateng; it's my hobby.

We want to make our dreams come true and the Champions League is a dream for all of us.

The season lasts a long time, and we need not only a high-level squad but also a big squad.

Friends from Vienna visit me a lot, and when the weather's bad we usually end up playing 'FIFA.'

For me, games against Arsenal are always beautiful because in my childhood they were my favourite team.

It's clear I'm not the best singer and don't have the best voice, but you can work a bit of magic in a studio.

Music is a big thing in our family. I also have a feeling and an ear for it. It's something we share in common.

When you come home and dad's making music, sister's making music and my mum is also very musical - you can't escape it.

Playing for the national team, you are aware that a whole country wants you to succeed, but you mustn't get side-tracked.

I used to spend hours on the laptop watching free kicks on YouTube - again and again. You obviously learn a thing or two.

If you reach the Champions League semifinals three times in a row that speaks for itself. To win this competition isn't easy.

Getting into the senior squad was an important step for me. I can learn a lot, not only on the pitch but also in everyday life.

Could I stay at Bayern my entire career? I'm not the type of person who looks that far ahead. I am setting short-term goals instead.

It's no secret that the expectations are very high here at Bayern. We are under pressure all the time. But we've often proved we can deal with it.

We have a great squad at Bayern Munich and our German players are very important for us - we know their qualities and they are hungry for success.

There are lots of brilliant free kick specialists in the world. But the technique of Cristiano Ronaldo and David Beckham fascinates me most of all.

A move to England? I understand why a lot of players are moving there. It's one of the best leagues in the world. But the same goes for the Bundesliga.

My parents came a long time ago to Vienna, met in Vienna. Of course they had to go through a lot also, but we're very happy to have our home in Vienna.

The 'FIFA' games are getting more and more realistic. You can see it from one year to the next. Whenever I play on the console I try to be influenced by my own experience.

I can imagine trying something else but I really feel very comfortable at Bayern. Every year there a new challenges and new objectives and the pressure will always be there.

At the age of 16, when I had my first traning session with the first-team squad, I came into the cabin and there stood Ribery and he said: 'Come here, sit down. Take the locker beside me.'

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