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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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Age: 84
Born: 1940
Born: October 23
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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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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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Most important is be a good man.
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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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No doubt, I am earning more money with my endorsements than I ever earned playing soccer.
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