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Here you go.....good interview 
Sandro: 'Peter Crouch has the moves'
The Tottenham midfielder on English girls, Brazilian pastéis and his favourite Madame Tussauds waxwork
Afternoon Sandro. Let's get straight down to business: that goal against Chelsea, the best of your career? [Via translator] I believe it was the best of my career – for the fact it was a derby and the rivalry between the two clubs. To score that goal was definitely one of the best of my career.
And yet, you've scored this incredible goal, you run over to Harry Redknapp to celebrate and all he seems to want to do is tell you off. Were you as confused as Small Talk was? I actually ran to the bench more to celebrate with the staff, the other personnel, but the coach grabbed me to say something about the game, so I never got a chance to celebrate.
Did you understand what he was saying? [In English] Yes, yes! [Via translator] The coach wanted me to stay more focused on defending and stay guarding the defence, and to stay marking [Frank] Lampard.
How does Harry compare to your previous managers? He's a cool guy. He's not such a strict or tough coach, he talks to every player in a nice way and he knows how to get the respect of the players as well.
How are you finding life in London generally? Small Talk imagines it's quite different to Porto Alegre. I feel like I'm adapting very well, settling down quite quickly. Obviously it's quite different from my home town, my country. But the fact that I'm playing, scored a goal, and that the crowd have started to like me as well makes me feel more settled.
Being in London, do you find yourself running round like a tourist going to the attractions or are you too focused on work? On my days off in London, I act like a tourist. I've been to Madame Tussauds and the London Eye ... I try to take advantage on my off days, but only when I'm relaxed, when I'm not too tired.
Which was your favourite wax-work at Madame Tussauds? [Grinning] Beyoncé. No doubt.
And how are you finding the language? Jermaine Jenas said sometimes when you ask him to translate things he thinks about stitching you up … Everyone tries! But I understand the swear words in particular, so nobody can trick me in that sense.
Jenas also said you are the dressing-room joker – one of the funniest people he's met. What gave him that impression? That's my way of being, that's how I've always been. I like to play around, and I'm happy that someone like Jenas, who has helped me a lot, likes my jokes and takes them in a positive way. That's who I am.
Does this mean you're going around filling boots with shaving foam? [Laughs] Not that kind of joke! I play a lot more with [Heurelho] Gomes and [Wilson] Palacios because those are the people I talk with more. But I've not got to that point yet where I'd play such a strong joke with the other players.
Bah. Crude stereotyping tells us that Brazilian people enjoy a good dance. Have your team-mates taken you out for a boogie? Yes, Brazilians are known for liking music and liking to dance. I'm no different, I like music, but when I go out I usually try to go to a Brazilian place where it's quiet, and I can relax, where there's not a lot of media.
So if we asked you who the worst dancer at Tottenham is you couldn't tell us? [Chuckling] No, I can't tell you that. But I do know who can dance – Peter Crouch. When they play music in the changing room, Crouch has the moves.
Hmm, if you say so. What was the last music you bought? Aggro Santos – Like U Like.
And what's your favourite film? There's a few movies I like, but there's one in particular: it's a religious movie called Prova de Fogo in which the guy has to pass a lot of obstacles and make his way through a lot of difficulties, and he shows how hard life can be, and how strong you have to be.
English fish and chips or Brazilian pastéis? Pastéis, no doubt! But I like fish and chips too.
English bitter or Brazilian Caipirinha? Caipirinha. But I have nothing against the English drinks. The beer here is very good.
Very diplomatic answers. Let's see if you can be similarly diplomatic with the next one. English girls or Brazilian girls? [Laughs] Ay-ay. I must apologise to the English girls, but I'll stay with the Brazilians.
If you could have Tottenham sign any player in the world whom would it be? Messi.
Obviously. Who was the toughest player you've played against? [Lengthy contemplation] Verón. There are a lot of players he's come across who are very tough, but I believe [Juan Sebastián] Verón was the strongest one. Over here there has been [Didier] Drogba, and Lampard is also very good, but I believe Verón is the best.
If we were visiting Porto Alegre, what one thing would you recommend us to do? Watch the sunset near the river Guaiba, which is just by the river – you can see the sunset there, and it's beautiful. It's very relaxing just to watch the sunset. Also go to Beira Rio, the Internacional stadium, to see the
Colorado supporters – the supporters of Internacional, which is a very beautiful thing.
Are the supporters more passionate here or there? It's the same. It's a bit different when you compare, but probably here they have more passion.
Can you tell us a joke? I'm not sure it's going to be funny when we translate …
Let's give it a try. [There follows two solid minutes-worth of joke from Sandro, complete with dramatic noises and fists being slammed into palms. The subsequent translation, however, sadly confirms Small Talk's suspicion that this joke is totally unprintable.]
And on that note Sandro, it appears our time is up. Thanks very much. You're welcome. Bye!
http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2011/may/13/sandro-small-talk-interview
Sandro: 'Peter Crouch has the moves'
The Tottenham midfielder on English girls, Brazilian pastéis and his favourite Madame Tussauds waxwork
Afternoon Sandro. Let's get straight down to business: that goal against Chelsea, the best of your career? [Via translator] I believe it was the best of my career – for the fact it was a derby and the rivalry between the two clubs. To score that goal was definitely one of the best of my career.
And yet, you've scored this incredible goal, you run over to Harry Redknapp to celebrate and all he seems to want to do is tell you off. Were you as confused as Small Talk was? I actually ran to the bench more to celebrate with the staff, the other personnel, but the coach grabbed me to say something about the game, so I never got a chance to celebrate.
Did you understand what he was saying? [In English] Yes, yes! [Via translator] The coach wanted me to stay more focused on defending and stay guarding the defence, and to stay marking [Frank] Lampard.
How does Harry compare to your previous managers? He's a cool guy. He's not such a strict or tough coach, he talks to every player in a nice way and he knows how to get the respect of the players as well.
How are you finding life in London generally? Small Talk imagines it's quite different to Porto Alegre. I feel like I'm adapting very well, settling down quite quickly. Obviously it's quite different from my home town, my country. But the fact that I'm playing, scored a goal, and that the crowd have started to like me as well makes me feel more settled.
Being in London, do you find yourself running round like a tourist going to the attractions or are you too focused on work? On my days off in London, I act like a tourist. I've been to Madame Tussauds and the London Eye ... I try to take advantage on my off days, but only when I'm relaxed, when I'm not too tired.
Which was your favourite wax-work at Madame Tussauds? [Grinning] Beyoncé. No doubt.
And how are you finding the language? Jermaine Jenas said sometimes when you ask him to translate things he thinks about stitching you up … Everyone tries! But I understand the swear words in particular, so nobody can trick me in that sense.
Jenas also said you are the dressing-room joker – one of the funniest people he's met. What gave him that impression? That's my way of being, that's how I've always been. I like to play around, and I'm happy that someone like Jenas, who has helped me a lot, likes my jokes and takes them in a positive way. That's who I am.
Does this mean you're going around filling boots with shaving foam? [Laughs] Not that kind of joke! I play a lot more with [Heurelho] Gomes and [Wilson] Palacios because those are the people I talk with more. But I've not got to that point yet where I'd play such a strong joke with the other players.
Bah. Crude stereotyping tells us that Brazilian people enjoy a good dance. Have your team-mates taken you out for a boogie? Yes, Brazilians are known for liking music and liking to dance. I'm no different, I like music, but when I go out I usually try to go to a Brazilian place where it's quiet, and I can relax, where there's not a lot of media.
So if we asked you who the worst dancer at Tottenham is you couldn't tell us? [Chuckling] No, I can't tell you that. But I do know who can dance – Peter Crouch. When they play music in the changing room, Crouch has the moves.
Hmm, if you say so. What was the last music you bought? Aggro Santos – Like U Like.
And what's your favourite film? There's a few movies I like, but there's one in particular: it's a religious movie called Prova de Fogo in which the guy has to pass a lot of obstacles and make his way through a lot of difficulties, and he shows how hard life can be, and how strong you have to be.
English fish and chips or Brazilian pastéis? Pastéis, no doubt! But I like fish and chips too.
English bitter or Brazilian Caipirinha? Caipirinha. But I have nothing against the English drinks. The beer here is very good.
Very diplomatic answers. Let's see if you can be similarly diplomatic with the next one. English girls or Brazilian girls? [Laughs] Ay-ay. I must apologise to the English girls, but I'll stay with the Brazilians.
If you could have Tottenham sign any player in the world whom would it be? Messi.
Obviously. Who was the toughest player you've played against? [Lengthy contemplation] Verón. There are a lot of players he's come across who are very tough, but I believe [Juan Sebastián] Verón was the strongest one. Over here there has been [Didier] Drogba, and Lampard is also very good, but I believe Verón is the best.
If we were visiting Porto Alegre, what one thing would you recommend us to do? Watch the sunset near the river Guaiba, which is just by the river – you can see the sunset there, and it's beautiful. It's very relaxing just to watch the sunset. Also go to Beira Rio, the Internacional stadium, to see the
Colorado supporters – the supporters of Internacional, which is a very beautiful thing.
Are the supporters more passionate here or there? It's the same. It's a bit different when you compare, but probably here they have more passion.
Can you tell us a joke? I'm not sure it's going to be funny when we translate …
Let's give it a try. [There follows two solid minutes-worth of joke from Sandro, complete with dramatic noises and fists being slammed into palms. The subsequent translation, however, sadly confirms Small Talk's suspicion that this joke is totally unprintable.]
And on that note Sandro, it appears our time is up. Thanks very much. You're welcome. Bye!
http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2011/may/13/sandro-small-talk-interview
