Wherever you go, there are three icons that everyone knows: Jesus Christ, Pele and Coca-Cola.

I don't believe there is such a thing as a 'born' soccer player. Perhaps you are born with certain skills and talents, but quite frankly it seems impossible to me that one is actually born to be an ace soccer player

The more difficult the victory, the greater the happiness in winning.

I always had a philosophy which I got from my father. He used to say, 'Listen. God gave to you the gift to play football. This is your gift from God. If you take care of your health, if you are in good shape all the time, with your gift from God no one will stop you, but you must be prepared.'

George Best was the greatest player in the world.

Football is like a religion to me. I worship the ball, and I treat it like a god. Too many players think of a football as something to kick. They should be taught to caress it and to treat it like a precious gem.

Great teams are not made up of many well-rounded players. Great teams are made up of a variety of players, each having their own strengths.