I used to tease the other kids because I played better than them. Then my father said, Come here. Don't do this with the kids, because God gave you the gift to play football. You didn't do anything. (Pelé)

I used to tease the other kids because I played better than them. Then my father said, Come here. Don't do this with the kids, because God gave you the gift to play football. You didn't do anything.

Pelé

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