Biography

[asked how Didi Hamann is doing after his stroke] Quite well. I tended to his wife all night long.

[on the alleged jostling at a pizzeria in Regensburg which caused his suspension] I had a sublime talk with the policeman.

[asked if there is a risk of overstressing for professional footballers during the new season] Not for me, as I only play for 70 minutes.

I have always said that it is of no interest to me who gets to play, the main issue is that I get to play.

During the 90th minute of the game I won the battle for a header in our own penalty area. And a man like that isn't included in the World Cup squad.