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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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Pele
Age: 84
Born: 1940
Born: October 23
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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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Yes, I have a lot of business interests. But I don't work for just anyone, and I choose the companies very carefully.
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George Best was the greatest player in the world.
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No doubt, I am earning more money with my endorsements than I ever earned playing soccer.
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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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