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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.
Pele
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Pele
Age: 84
Born: 1940
Born: October 23
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Edson Arantes do Nascimento
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