'FIFA.com' published today the first of two series in an exclusive interview with FC Barcelona and the Argentina team. The upcoming friendly against Brazil, the FIFA World Cup South Africa 2010 and social work with the core issues of the first part of that interview. Question Whenever we speak of interviews provides new motivations.
Outstanding debts should be few, right?
Answer The truth is yes. I've been meeting all the goals I set except the World Cup. He gave me very angry how we were eliminated with Germany. It was a big blow because we expected much more. We are complicated all at the wrong time. I thought we could go far. It was a shame.
P. Several of his colleagues, like Xavi or Iniesta, confessed his relief that were eliminated by Germany. Did they believe that Argentina could be harder in the semis?
It's true. We did not arrive at a good time, but as the games went by we sing and we reached a good level. We had earned the respect of all by-play and results. And I think they know that Argentina is in a good time or not, is always a tough opponent. We demonstrated in the friendly played in Buenos Aires, where goleamos to world champion Spain..
P. Are your favorite Spanish colleagues to keep the Golden Ball FIFA?
I have clear in this year's World Cup a lot of weight in the final decision. This will be an advantage for them. If they win I sincerely hope you succeed a fellow club. Xavi and Iniesta out in all the pools and the truth are great people, great players who deserve it most..
P. And the technicians? Who would it?
Throw back to home, so my colors. I would vote for Pep Guardiola, not only because we won but for his commitment and philosophy of play. As has represented his arrival to the bench of FC Barcelona. Nor do I miss Jose Mourinho, apart from the triplet with Inter, he has changed a little face Real Madrid. But back to my speech World will be decisive and there appear Vicente del Bosque and Joachim Loew, I do not know ... There are great nominees. I think these four are the most likely to..
P. You said recently that he feels used to split the Argentina team. Is it really so?.
R. Sure, it looks like I want to blame everything on any mess that is generated but I am thrown to me has nothing to do. So I always dedicate myself to what I know, which is play football, try to be very careful what I say because they always turn away. Try to find interpretations that are not. It just bothers me. I emphasize what I always say I want the best for Argentina at any level. Never look for trouble with anyone..
P. Did you talk to Diego Maradona lately?.
R. Yes, we discussed not long ago. With Diego was very good, as now with Batista Checho. I'm more of a player going to the selection. I work to play, I'm a simple player. The themes of the handle AFA others. They are the makers, does not depend on anything from me.
P. Beyond football, what was your relationship with Maradona?.
R. Excellent. I said and I repeat: it was and remains very good. Always say many things out there, there are others who want to change the reality and can be confusing. But I insist that the World Cup in South Africa to live with him was amazing..
P. "We're seeing a generational change in the Albiceleste?.
R. Undoubtedly. We are a well known group, with whom he won Olympic gold in Beijing and also has the same coach. In that team were finalist Romero, Zabaleta, Garay, Pareja, Monzon, Gago, Mascherano, Di Maria, Riquelme, Kun Aguero and me. Then came Banega, Lavezzi and Sosa. Most of those who were there still in the absolute and went to the World Cup..
P. Will he return reinforcement Juan Roman Riquelme?.
R. I always say: the big players score. But again that does not depend on me. I have no problem, but it will be Batista who take such decisions..
P. "Tell us about Javier Pastore?.
R. It's a guy who has made great progress in Palermo. I knew little of Hurricane, I was appreciating his qualities in the World Cup, but played sparingly. In Japan we played together and we got along well. He looks wooden, has physical, going places, I believe..
P. Imagine who dreams of World Cup 2014, but before the America's Cup comes ....
R. Yes, indeed. The Copa America will be very important to us because they are playing at home and twice that forces us to go for the title. We do things very well and win.
P. What rivals highlight?.
R. Brazil, as always, and Uruguay in South Africa was very good with Luis Suarez and Diego Forlan, supported by a compact. Nor do I forget that Paraguay is a very uncomfortable for anyone for their fortress. Spain suffered at the World Cup. Then you will be Chile, but do not know if progress (Marcelo) Bielsa is going to hurt. Selections are very well armed, dangerous rivals..
P. Speaking of Brazil, is face them within hours?.
R. Yes, and it makes me especially excited to play this game. Since we face in the Olympic tournament in Beijing and leads 3-0. The rival will be special and to have before a person so dear as Ronaldiho, a real brother who, along with Deco, helped me a lot in my early days at Barca. I have a great appreciation to them. I wish them the best ever. You know what? Never won in Brazil with the largest. I lost the final of the Copa America in Venezuela ... but it's time to be the first time. (Laughs).
P. What prompted this new year that lies ahead?.
R. Same as before: try to win as much as possible, more titles, especially the first one with Argentina, Copa America. And get lucky with injuries..
P. Getting a bit of football, he looks very social work. Could you talk about that?.
R. A thing of the Foundation that bears my name. Jorge working there my father, my brother Rodrigo and many more people. For my part, I try to collaborate on making life easier for people, especially children with problems worldwide.
P. Before the FIFA World Cup "starred in a campaign with FIFA for South African children?.
R. Yes, the football campaign for Health. All aimed at children is good because at that early age is fixed at all and if we can help, the better. Not only me, other players should do, there are also many foundations, schools, to hospitals on their land..
P. Approaching a campaign with Adidas, the Foundation has created a playground for sick children of the Vall d'Hebron in Barcelona, "sponsored by an exchange of doctors between Rosario and Barcelona? What can you say?.
R. I do not know details yet, but will go Adidas directed to South America. Children are suffering exploitation and need the support of all to study and reach adulthood with possibilities. What of the doctors was my father's idea, we will award scholarships to many to finish their training here and then to apply those lessons in our land. And the park is an important thing that we want to extend to other centers. I was very impressed that we made a Christmas visit to the hospital, she had the idea I have worked many people. Thankfully, many projects are coming..
P. "That seems to be a similar feature with his friend Ronaldinho, the 'special angel' with the children?.
R. There is nothing more rewarding than seeing a child smiling and happy. Always collaborate in all I can, even with an autograph. A smile of a child is worth all the money in the world.
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