Paulo Dybala

“When I was a child, sitting in front of the campfire, I wished that I could win the Ballon d'Or.”

“People should know that I am Dybala, and I want to continue to be so. I understand the comparisons and expectations on me from the Argentines, but I don't want to be the new Messi or the Mes...”

“I do not throw myself down in the area, looking for a penalty, because I believe we should try to do things without being cursed and angry and without spitting on life.”

“I was asked to play for Italy, and I was very appreciative. I was 19, and I said, 'No, thank you.' It was very hard, but I am Argentinian, and it would have been deceit.”

“I'm lucky to play with Messi for the national team; I've learned many things. I can pick up a lot from him in terms of how he reads the play, how he thinks, how he sees the movement of his t...”

“I can learn a lot from Messi. Watching how he does things will help me a lot in future.”

“My grandmother's mother was from near Naples, so I love Italy, but I feel completely Argentinian.”

“There are some big teams out there who don't play in Champions League, but I can't deny that I'd love to play in Europe's most prestigious competition.”

“I practice as if I'm one of the starters.”

“I made a really good start to my career, and there was a lot of speculation about where I'd end up going. Like I did then, I'm just trying to take this all in my stride and keep my feet on t...”