I always think that I would have become an actor if I hadn't been a soccer player. — Pele Actor Copy Share Image
I think he'll reach 1000 goals, but he'll never overtake my total. (on 40-year old Romario) — Pele 1000 Copy Share Image
The more difficult the victory, the greater the happiness in winning. — Pele Athlete Copy Share Image
“The more difficult the VICTORY, The Greater the Happiness in WINING” — Pele Goals quotes 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 Brazil Copy Share Image
Everything on earth is a game. A passing thing. We all end up dead. We all end up the same, don't we? — Pele Death Copy Share Image
The biggest family in the world is football, because football has more associate - and FIFA, for example - has more associates… — Pele Associates 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 Bicycle 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 After Copy Share Image
The World Cup is a very complicated tournament - six games, seven if you make it to the final - and maybe… — Pele Best Copy Share Image
I've come to accept that the life of a frontrunner is a hard one, that he will suffer more injuries than most… — Pele Hard Copy Share Image
At 17, I already had responsibility because I took care of my family, but in the football I was young; I wasn't… — Pele Because 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 Against 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 Accounts 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 Charity Copy Share Image
Football is like a religion to me. I worship the ball, and I treat it like a god. Too many players think… — Pele Balls Copy Share Image
I was really proud that I was named after Thomas Edison and wanted to be called Edson. I thought Pele sounded horrible.… — Pele After Copy Share Image
I don't believe there is such a thing as a 'born' soccer player. Perhaps you are born with certain skills and talents,… — Pele Aces 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 Best players 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 Be prepared Copy Share Image
“People argue between Pele or Maradona. Di Stéfano is the best, much more complete.” — Pelé Alfredo-di-stefano Copy Share Image
You must respect people and work hard to be in shape. And I used to train very hard. When the others players… — Pele Balls 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 Brazil 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 Brazil Copy Share Image
Success is no accident. It is hard work, perseverance, learning, studying, sacrifice and most of all, love of what you are doing… — Pele Accidents Copy Share Image
People always ask me: 'When is the new Pele going to be born?' Never. My father and mother have closed the factory. — Pele Ask me Copy Share Image
The World Cup is a very important way to measure the good players, and the great ones. It is a test of… — Pele Cups 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 Best Copy Share Image
I was born to play football, just like Beethoven was born to write music and Michelangelo was born to paint. — Pele Born 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 Eight Copy Share Image
Edson is the person that supports Pele. Edson is the base. Pele just comes and adds the face. — Pele Adds Copy Share Image
I love people. I wanted to be with the people. I wanted to give something back what I get from football, because… — Pele Football Copy Share Image
Lionel Messi is a wonderful player. Very skillful. Highly intelligent. He is not good in the air. — Pele Air 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… — Pele Best Copy Share Image
When I was a footballer, I surrounded myself with footballers. We were all friends. But in Brasilia you don't know who your… — Pele Dangerous Copy Share Image
