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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.
Pele
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Pele
Age: 83
Born: 1940
Born: October 23
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Association Football Player
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San Mateo
California
Edson Arantes do Nascimento
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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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I want to do my best to make the people happy. I play with my heart for the sport.
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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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Neymar is undoubtedly the best player in Brazil. He deserves to play in the best team in the world next to the best player in the world, Messi.He is a very good player with great quality and a great future.I have no doubt. For me, Neymar is a genius.
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There is always someone out there getting better than you by training harder than you.
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Brazil is crazy about football. People, they wait for this moment, but this doesn't mean we are going to win the championship. That is the problem.
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A penalty is a cowardly way to score.
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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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