In my days, players were only thinking about publicity during holiday and on rest days. — Zico Copy Share Image
Maradona has done a lot for his clubs, as Messi does, and for the Argentina national team. — Zico Copy Share Image
I always play players who are fit - even if it means playing out of position. — Zico Copy Share Image
During practice sessions I try and bring every inch of my experience to show the players what to expect, what can happen,… — Zico Copy Share Image
Brazilian boys as young as 14 and 15 are now based in Europe. They spend their best years in Europe and come… — Zico Copy Share Image
Sometimes a team plays very well but doesn't manage to score, while another team comes and scores. But then, that's how football… — Zico Copy Share Image
Maradona, if the ball came from his right, he would turn and would use his left foot, because he did not use… — Zico Copy Share Image
Considering Messi's quality and everything he represents, I don't think I've seen him playing with a guy following him around the pitch… — Zico Copy Share Image
I remember winning the Asian Cup in 2004 in China, coming through so much adversity including a final against the hosts. We… — Zico Copy Share Image
Football is a collective sport and many times it doesn't depend on you playing well. It depends if the team is playing… — Zico Copy Share Image
The history of Brazil goes from Pele to Garrincha, Didi, Tostao, Gerson, then to all of us who followed them. — Zico 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 Copy Share Image
It's hard for me to get to grips with how much players have changed since I retired. There are too many annoying… — Zico Copy Share Image
When I went to Japan, I was with Kashima Antlers. Very good results were produced with that team as I aimed to… — Zico Copy Share Image
A great player can win, but cannot claim titles alone. You need to have a great team who are close and able… — Zico 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 Copy Share Image
In Japan, football has grown but it doesn't mean that baseball has regressed. Baseball also has grown with football. — Zico 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 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 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
India has a population of over 1 billion people. There is place for all sports and for sure there is space for football. — Zico Copy Share Image
During practice sessions I try and bring every inch of my experience to show the players what to expect, what can happen, what to… — Zico Copy Share Image
I remember winning the Asian Cup in 2004 in China, coming through so much adversity including a final against the hosts. We won 3-1… — Zico 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 Copy Share Image
In Japan, football has grown but it doesn't mean that baseball has regressed. Baseball also has grown with football. — 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 head, how… — Zico Copy Share Image
