I think I've always had the shots. But in the past, I've suffered too many mental lapses. Now, I'm starting to get away from that and my mental discipline and commitment to the game are much better. I think I'm really taking a good look at the big picture. That's the difference between being around for the final or watching the final from my sofa at home.

Over the years I've learnt to live with two persons in my heart. One is Edson, who has fun with his friends and family; the other is the football player Pele. I didn't want the name. 'Pele' sounds like baby-talk in Portuguese.

I sometimes lie awake at night and wonder why I am still so popular and, to be honest, I don't know.

We're not great friends, but I admire him. If he thinks he's the best player of the century, that's his problem.

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.

Football is the best, is the biggest sport in the world.

No individual can win a game by himself.