Pelé quotes - page 3

Football is the ultimate in team sport. And no individual can win a game by himself. Pelé is a famous name, but Pelé made his goals because another player passed to him at the proper time. (Pelé)
From my point of view, what's beautiful in the sport is something you don't need to know too much about tactics or anything to see. If you find something beautiful, you don't need to be an expert to know it. It's like ballet. View quote
Pelé
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.' View quote
Pelé
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. View quote
Pelé
No doubt, I am earning more money with my endorsements than I ever earned playing soccer. View quote
Pelé
The first World Cup I remember was in the 1950 when I was 9 or 10 years old. My father was a soccer player, and there was a big party, and when Brazil lost to Uruguay, I saw my father crying. View quote
Pelé
I always think that I would have become an actor if I hadn't been a soccer player. View quote
Pelé
The level of football in England is the top. English football is the leader in the world. View quote
Pelé
Of course, my father was a soccer player. He used to play very good. Then, when I was young, eight or nine years old, ten years old, I just want to be like my father. View quote
Pelé
I don't think I'm a very good businessman. I act too much with my heart. View quote
Pelé
Yes, I have a lot of business interests. But I don't work for just anyone, and I choose the companies very carefully. (Pelé)
The bicycle kick is not easy to do. View quote
Pelé
I sometimes lie awake at night and wonder why I am still so popular and, to be honest, I don't know. View quote
Pelé
The World Cup is a very complicated tournament - six games, seven if you make it to the final - and maybe if you lose one game you're out, even if you're the best. View quote
Pelé
Alex Bellos "He sings, he scores" The Guardian. View quote
Pelé