Pele

Brazilian soccer legend

Modern influential 114 sayings

Sayings by Pele

Football is a game of errors. The team that makes the fewest errors wins.

1960s — Interview
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I have scored more than 1,000 goals, and I have won three World Cups. But the most important thing is that I have given joy to the people.

2000 — Interview
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I think I am a very lucky man.

2010 — Interview
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The beautiful game is for everyone.

1977 — Interview
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I never thought I would be a legend.

2005 — Interview
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I am a simple man. I love my family, I love my country, and I love football.

2012 — Interview
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God gave me the gift to play football, and I am grateful for it.

1977 — Interview
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I don't like to lose. I hate to lose.

1960s — Interview
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I am not a politician. I am a football player.

1990 — Interview
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The most important thing in life is to be happy, and to give happiness to others.

2015 — Interview
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I believe in God, and I believe in miracles.

1977 — Interview
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I never wanted to be a rich man. I just wanted to be a football player.

1970 — Interview
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I am a very emotional person.

2000 — Interview
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I think the World Cup is the most beautiful thing in the world.

2014 — Interview
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I don't have any regrets. I have lived a wonderful life.

2018 — Interview
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I am a very religious man.

1977 — Interview
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I think the most important thing is to enjoy what you are doing.

2010 — Interview
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I am very proud to be Brazilian.

1970 — Interview
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I never thought I would be famous.

2005 — Interview
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I always tried to be a good example for the children.

1977 — Interview
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