In his campaign as UN’s World Food Programme Against Hunger ambassador
I hope that my own experience with Sao Paulo and AC Milan can inspire hungry children to believe they can overcome the odds and lead a normal life.

About his recovery after the horrific back injury in 2000
Back at home we always thanked God because we knew that it was his hand that had protected me.

About his devoted faith
I was born into an evangelical Christian home. But when I was baptised in 1994, something supernatural happened to me. I cannot explain it, but after that experience I got closer to God; more in tune with him. At that moment I was really born spiritually.

Confession of being a virgin until marriage
The Bible teaches that true love waits until marriage. If our life today is so beautiful, I think it is because we waited.

On his “calm” attitude and personality in the football field
One needs to have tranquility, calmness. I will not brawl, because I am not a brawler. I am not supposed to be punching people up on the field or swearing. I seek to be a role model in the club. I seek to demonstrate what God has done for me and that He can do it in their lives as well.

About the rumored transfer to Manchester City
If Milan wants to sell me, I’ll sit and talk. But if they don’t, I’ll definitely stay.