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.

Love is more important than what we can take...Please say with me three times-Love! Love! Love!

Everything on earth is a game. A passing thing. We all end up dead. We all end up the same, don't we?

I was born to play football, just like Beethoven was born to write music and Michelangelo was born to paint.

People always ask me: 'When is the new Pele going to be born?' Never. My father and mother have closed the factory.

Everything is practice.

I want to do my best to make the people happy. I play with my heart for the sport.