I liked it when people relied on me... because then I knew I had something different to offer. — Zico Copy Share Image
I believe that soccer can be an example of understanding and peace between countries and between peoples. — Zico Copy Share Image
There is nothing wrong in losing with dignity, it is a part of the game. — Zico Dignity Copy Share Image
I always play players who are fit - even if it means playing out of position. — Zico Copy Share Image
I was born close to soccer, and I've been living and working in soccer since I was small. — Zico Copy Share Image
In Japan, football has grown but it doesn't mean that baseball has regressed. Baseball also has grown with football. — Zico Baseball Copy Share Image
I don't think Pele was the ultimate hero for our generation, he is the ultimate hero of every generation of Brazilians. — Zico Football Copy Share Image
When you hear cheers at the moment you need a bit of a push, players can react to that and perform at… — Zico Copy Share Image
In Japan, when I went there, there was no professionalism at all. But the biggest advantage was that everyone was united and… — Zico Football Copy Share Image
Sometimes you decide games, but you can't decide a competition. So, Messi's merit is not undone because he hasn't won a World… — Zico Competition Copy Share Image
Brazilian football has always been very much admired in Japan and, of course, after my participation and so many other Brazilians, it… — Zico Copy Share Image
I am thankful to Fenerbahce for the opportunity that they gave me and I believe that I repaid their faith with good… — Zico Faith Copy Share Image
The history of Brazil goes from Pele to Garrincha, Didi, Tostao, Gerson, then to all of us who followed them. — Zico Brazil Copy Share Image
I traveled to many countries when I played. But wherever I went, it was a journey between an airport, a hotel, a… — Zico Chance Copy Share Image
I remember Arsene Wenger very well from our time in Japan. I like the way his teams play, with an offensive mentality… — Zico Copy Share Image
It's so important to be chosen for the national team. For the Copa America, for the World Cup, or just friendly matches,… — Zico Football Copy Share Image
Both Cristiano Ronaldo and Messi never ever stop playing for the team. If I were young today, they are players on which… — Zico Copy Share Image
Tactically, technically, physically, mentally he was the best. A lot of things that I learnt was from Pele's sticker albums: how to… — Zico Copy Share Image
A lot of people talk about what the 1982 team did on the pitch but that side was so dear to Brazilian… — Zico Copy Share Image
When I was a kid, my big hero was the number 10 of Flamengo and not the number 10 of Santos. His… — Zico Copy Share Image
Arsene Wenger's mentality has been to bring together footballers who bring happiness in our sport, the type of players I like to… — Zico Art Copy Share Image
