To see the ball, to run after it, makes me the happiest man in the world

He's a leader and is offering lessons in beautiful football. He has something different to any other player in the world.

I hate everything that comes from the United States. I hate it with all my strength.

There would be no debate about who was the best footballer the world had ever seen - me or Pele. Everyone would say me.

Of course in the first matches you are more careful, perhaps more careful than you should be

While the coach is entitled to celebrate the team's victories, there is a manner and a way of doing so without aggravating the opponent

God makes me play well. That is why I always make the sign of the cross when I walk out onto the field. I feel I would be betraying Him if I didn't.