kaka

- There are many reasons to congratulate you: your daughter, your physical recovery, your return on the pitch, the recent goal scored for Real Madrid against Real Sociedad … It seems that after a difficult period,  everything is back on track …

- I have many reasons to thank God. I went through difficult moments that made me more mature, in my personal and professional life.

- How did you face months without playing football?

- It was a very difficult time because it was the first time I got more than five months without being able to play.

- Did you fear for the future of your career?

- I didn’t fear about the end of my career. But I was worried, because I didn’t know when and under what conditions I would return to play.

- And how are you?

- I’m much better, I’m recovering from injury and looking for the best physical shape.

- How do you see your future at Real Madrid?

- I have a strong desire to succeed. I believe it would happen sooner or later.

- Now that Ronaldo announced his retirement, are you concerned about your life after football?

- The football player has to prepare for retirement, yes. But for me, it is still early to think about it.

- How was the adaptation to Spain?

- Spain is a wonderful country. Madrid is one of the best city in the world. People receive us very well here, and this made our adaptation fine.

- And how is your routine in Madrid? What do you like to do?

- When I’m not playing or practicing, I like to go out and eat with family and friends, going to movies. But I also like staying at home with Caroline and Luca.

- You have a life which is more than a dream.

- It’s great to see what I have achieved and I enjoy it. The Bible says that God makes for us more than we ask or think. What I live is a testimony of this verse.

- This way of thinking comes from his religious belief?

- I grew up in a Christian home and biblical values. So, I was always grateful to God for everything he did and has done for my life.

- In matters of religion, do you help your teammates?

- When I get a chance, I talk about the love of Christ and I also try to convey that Love.

- Who are your friends, among your team-mates?

- I’m seeking to have contact with all my team-mates. In a large group, it is normal to have more affinity with some, as I have with Cristiano (Ronaldo), Ricardo Carvalho, Pepe and Marcelo.

- You are a football player who did not go to parties or have girlfriends … This is a problem in time to make friends?

- I never had trouble making friends because of my lifestyle choices.

- In a game between Real Madrid and Real Sociedad in early February, you celebrated a goal by making a symbol with their hands …

- It was the symbol of infinity, the hallmark of my wife, Caroline. It was a tribute to my wife, yes, because she knows more than anyone I’ve been through and she is always by my side.