Selecao Quotes

I've always dreamed of playing in the World Cup and wearing the Selecao jersey, but I knew how difficult that was, what with me playing in Ukraine for Shakhtar.

With the Selecao, every substitute is a starter in their club teams, so the competition is always top notch.

The Selecao go into every competition to win it.

Everybody knows that Coutinho is a great footballer - here in England, they call him 'The Magician.' He made his decision to join Barcelona, but every time we meet and play for the Selecao, we have a good chat and maintain that friendship. He is an exceptional guy and one of the best friends football has given me.

My dream is to play with the selecao in the World Cup in Brazil and I will have more chance to realise the dream if I play for a big team.

A lot of people talk about what the 1982 team did on the pitch but that side was so dear to Brazilian fans also because it featured players that supporters would see in flesh and bone on a regular basis, either at games or even on the streets. Now they basically only see the Selecao on the TV.

Monaco have been very important for me. It's the club that has helped me into the Selecao.

By working hard at Hoffenheim, I made it into the Selecao.

Every time I join the Selecao I try to maintain my good form and prove why I was called up.

Professor Tite has played a big role in the Selecao's ascent. He's a brilliant coach, with a unique way of working, but he's also a marvellous person. He makes everyone feel at ease.

The Selecao is always treated as favourites, so we're aware of our responsibility, and the goal is always to enter every competition to win, and the World Cup is no different.