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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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Age: 84
Born: 1940
Born: October 23
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Edson Arantes do Nascimento
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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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George Best was the greatest player in the world.
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Enthusiasm is everything. It must be taut and vibrating like a guitar string.
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Over the years I've learnt to live with two persons in my heart. One is Edson, who has fun with his friends and family the other is the football player Pele. I didn't want the name. 'Pele' sounds like baby-talk in Portuguese.
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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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If you ever want to be a decent player, you have to be able to use both feet without stopping to think about it.
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Everyone talks about the forwards, the players when they are scoring goals. But sometimes I look for the complete player not just the players who score but those who can pass.
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Football is like a religion to me. I worship the ball, and I treat it like a god. Too many players think of a football as something to kick. They should be taught to caress it and to treat it like a precious gem.
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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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The bicycle kick is not easy to do.
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No doubt, I am earning more money with my endorsements than I ever earned playing soccer.
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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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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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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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To be a striker you need to be in good shape.
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Success is no accident. It is hard work, perseverance, learning, studying, sacrifice and most of all, love of what you are doing or learning to do
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Football is the best, is the biggest sport in the world.
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A penalty is a cowardly way to score.
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Sport is something that is very inspirational for young people.
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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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