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I always think that I would have become an actor if I hadn't been a soccer player.
Pele
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Pele
Age: 84
Born: 1940
Born: October 23
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San Mateo
California
Edson Arantes do Nascimento
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I sometimes lie awake at night and wonder why I am still so popular and, to be honest, I don't know.
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I want to do my best to make the people happy. I play with my heart for the sport.
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His left foot is fantastic. It's like Mozart. God gave Freddy the gift to play soccer. If he is prepared mentally and physically, nobody will stop him. (on Freddy Adu)
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Everything is practice.
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When I was playing, they said soccer was a man's world and women should remain on the sidelines, all I can say is I'm glad I never had to go up against Mia Hamm
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You must respect people and work hard to be in shape. And I used to train very hard. When the others players went to the beach after training, I was there kicking the ball.
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Every kid around the world who plays soccer wants to be Pele. I have a great responsibility to show them not just how to be like a soccer player, but how to be like a man.
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I love people. I wanted to be with the people. I wanted to give something back what I get from football, because God gave everything to me.
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He is the greatest player in the world right now, without a doubt, he is the player who gives Brazilians the most joy. (on Ronaldinho)
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I played futsal growing up in Baurd. In futsal you need to think quick and play quick so its easier for you when you move to normal football.
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Sport is something that is very inspirational for young people.
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Ronaldo has come through for the past two or three years and is the best in Europe. I think at the moment no doubt Ronaldo is the best player.
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Most important is be a good man.
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The more difficult the victory, the greater the happiness in winning.
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Success isn't determined by how many times you win, but by how you play the week after you lose.
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