"I've been in hospitals, I've been in clinics, I've been in prison. I don't want to be a hero."

"If I die, I want to be born again and be a footballer. And I want to be Diego Maradona again."

"There would be no debate about who was the best footballer the world had ever seen, me or Pele. Everyone would say me."

"Pelé made his (sexual) debut with a boy. He loves money more than what he loves to sleep."

"Football is the most beautiful game in the world. It should be played with a smile."