"I didn’t like what Blatter did with Cristiano Ronaldo"

FROM MARCA.COM

Pedro has become a key member of Vicente del Bosque’s team. Upon his arrival in South Africa, the forward relived everything had he felt when he won the World Cup.
Question: Four years on and nobody can deny that Spain is favourite to win the World Cup.
Answer: We are the reigning champions, it’s true, but there are some great teams, starting, as we saw at the Confederations Cup, with Brazil.
Q: During those four years Pedro has gone from being a super sub to becoming a key member of Del Bosque’s team.
A: I don’t know if I’m first-choice, although it is true that I’ve had more opportunities and that Vicente has more faith in me now. My goal is to continue progressing and helping the national team.
Q: What can Diego Costa bring to the Spanish national team?
A: He’s a player who runs well into space, scores goals, brings the ball down well and holds it up until his teammates arrive from deep... All of that could be good for us.
Q: How do you explain that Pedro is more important for Spain than for Barça?
A: I really don’t know. That’s just the way things are. I have to remain patient at Barça until I find my place in the side.
Q: That won’t be easy with Neymar, Messi, Alexis, Cesc and co. in the team.
A: Of course not, but that’s what I train for, to find my place in the team.
Q: Have you ever considered leaving Barcelona for fear of missing out on the World Cup?
A: I’ve never thought about leaving. Right now, my head is fully focussed on Barcelona. It’s true that you sometimes worry because there’s a World Cup on the horizon and you want to arrive in tip-top condition
Q: So we can rule out you leaving in January?
A: I’m very happy at Barcelona and I don’t intend to leave, especially right now. I want to help out and stay for many years.
Q: Who do you see winning the Ballon d’Or?
A: I don’t know. It’s a tough one, but hopefully Messi will win because he’s my teammate and because, in my opinion, he’s the best in the world.
Q: As a footballer: were you annoyed by what Blatter did?
A: I didn’t like what he did, his behaviour was uncalled for. You have to be respectful. I understand that he has his preferences, which must also be respected, but what he did wasn’t right.