In 1962, my injury wasn't because of violence; I just kicked the ball and it happened. And that was OK because Brazil… — Pele Copy Share Image
Brazil's always had great players, both at home and abroad, but we need to put all that talent together and mould a… — Pele Copy Share Image
The first World Cup I remember was in the 1950 when I was 9 or 10 years old. My father was a… — Pele Copy Share Image
For 20 years they have asked me the same question, who is the greatest? Pele or Maradona? I replay that all you… — Pele Copy Share Image
He is the greatest player in the world right now, without a doubt, he is the player who gives Brazilians the most… — Pele Copy Share Image
I represent Brazil all over the world. Wherever I go, I have to do my best, to not disappoint the Brazilian people. — Pele Copy Share Image
His left foot is fantastic. It's like Mozart. God gave Freddy the gift to play soccer. If he is prepared mentally and… — Pele Copy Share Image
I represent Brazil all over the world. Wherever I go I have to do my best, to not disappoint the Brazilian people.… — Pele Copy Share Image
I played for Santos at 16, and we had an excellent team, so it helped a lot. And then I played for… — Pele Copy Share Image
Brazil is crazy about football. People, they wait for this moment, but this doesn't mean we are going to win the championship.… — Pele Copy Share Image
I think that France, Germany, Spain, Holland and England will join Brazil in the semi-finals. — Pele Copy Share Image
Brazil, always they buy from the United States. The first who was sell to the United States was football. — Pele Copy Share Image
I think he'll reach 1000 goals, but he'll never overtake my total. (on 40-year old Romario) — Pele Copy Share Image
When I was minister of sport in Brazil, I tried to bring in a law that would make the chairmen of clubs… — Pele Copy Share Image
Neymar is undoubtedly the best player in Brazil. He deserves to play in the best team in the world; next to the… — Pele Copy Share Image
“People argue between Pele or Maradona. Di Stéfano is the best, much more complete.” — Pelé Copy Share Image
We're not great friends, but I admire him. If he thinks he's the best player of the century, that's his problem. — Pele Copy Share Image
I sometimes lie awake at night and wonder why I am still so popular and, to be honest, I don't know. — Pele Copy Share Image
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… — Pele Copy Share Image
When football stars disappear, so do the teams, and that is a very curious phenomenon. It is like in the theatre, in a play,… — Pele Copy Share Image
I treat everybody the same. You know I love to be with people: the youngsters. — Pele Copy Share Image
Enthusiasm is everything. It must be taut and vibrating like a guitar string. — Pele Copy Share Image
The bicycle kick is not easy to do. I scored 1,283 goals, and only two or three were bicycle kicks. — Pele Copy Share Image
Lionel Messi is a wonderful player. Very skillful. Highly intelligent. He is not good in the air. — Pele Copy Share Image
Everybody knows my life. I won a lot of tournaments and scored more than 1,000 goals, won three World Cups but I could not… — Pele Copy Share Image
If I pass away one day, I am happy because I tried to do my best. My sport allowed me to do so much… — Pele Copy Share Image
