In England, it's a rare thing to see a player smoking but, all in all, I prefer that to an alcoholic. The relationship with alcohol is a real problem in English football and, in the short term, it's much more harmful to a sportsman. It weakens the body, which becomes more susceptible to injury.
“What is right, what is wrong, how can anyone say? I view very, very, few things as Right with a capital R.”
“It's very easy for me to thank everyone for the incredible contribution they've made to my life.”