When football stars disappear, so do the teams, and that is a very curious phenomenon. It is like in the theatre, in… — 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… — Pele Copy Share Image
I always had a philosophy which I got from my father. He used to say, 'Listen. God gave to you the gift… — Pele Copy Share Image
Success isn't determined by how many times you win, but by how you play the week after you lose. — Pele Copy Share Image
When I retired, at that time I had a lot of proposals to play in Europe, England, Italy, Spain, Mexico. But I… — 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
Great genetics are not necessarily a precursor for success in the game. Brazilian Legend Pelé has often said that soccer stars are… — Pele Copy Share Image
Of course, my father was a soccer player. He used to play very good. Then, when I was young, eight or nine… — 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
I played futsal growing up in Baurd. In futsal you need to think quick and play quick so its easier for you… — Pele Copy Share Image
I want to do my best to make the people happy. I play with my heart for the sport. — Pele Copy Share Image
When you play against dirty players or very tough players, it's easy to escape because you know what they're going to do.… — Pele Copy Share Image
I was born to play football, just like Beethoven was born to write music and Michelangelo was born to paint. — Pele Copy Share Image
Every kid around the world who plays soccer wants to be Pele. I have a great responsibility to show them not just… — Pele Copy Share Image
Another reason why I am always close to the people, because the communication is very important. When I stopped to play soccer… — Pele Copy Share Image
A team is not made up of isolated individuals. Always stay in the game. Don't be passive. Football is a team game.… — 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
