Great genetics are not necessarily a precursor for success in the game. Brazilian Legend Pelé has often said that soccer stars are not born. Without proper soccer training a player will never reach his full potential. It is true that great speed would benefit someone who plays as a winger but would not be as useful for a goalkeeper. The greatest advantage of soccer is that it is not as discriminating as basketball or volleyball. There are no limitations when it comes to physique and it all comes down to individual soccer skills.

There is always someone out there getting better than you by training harder than you.

No doubt, I am earning more money with my endorsements than I ever earned playing soccer.

The World Cup is a very important way to measure the good players, and the great ones. It is a test of a great player.

Nelson Mandela was one of the most influential people in my life. He was my hero, my friend, and also a companion to me in our fight for the people and for world peace. Let us all continue his legacy with purpose and passion.

Brazil, always they buy from the United States. The first who was sell to the United States was football.

If you ever want to be a decent player, you have to be able to use both feet without stopping to think about it.