"I've come to accept that the life of a frontrunner is a hard one, that he will suffer more injuries than most men and that many of these injuries will not be accidental."

"The World Cup is a very important way to show your skills. It is the most important tournament in the world and you have to be there and play well to show your skills."

"A team is not a one-man show. There's 11 of us out there."

"I am not afraid to die. I have lived a good life."

"I am a very religious man."