Brazilian - Athlete | October 23, 1940 -
Yes, I have a lot of business interests. But I don't work for just anyone, and I choose the companies very carefully.
Pele
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I always think that I would have become an actor if I hadn't been a soccer player.
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When I was minister of sport in Brazil, I tried to bring in a law that would make the chairmen of clubs reveal their accounts like other businesses. It was turned down, but I think it is an important story that will make a good film.
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No doubt, I am earning more money with my endorsements than I ever earned playing soccer.
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The level of football in England is the top. English football is the leader in the world.
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In 1962, my injury wasn't because of violence; I just kicked the ball and it happened. And that was OK because Brazil won; I didn't have any difficulty in accepting that. I still got a medal because I'd played two games.
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The bicycle kick is not easy to do. I scored 1,283 goals, and only two or three were bicycle kicks.
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At 17, I already had responsibility because I took care of my family, but in the football I was young; I wasn't experienced or the captain - I was just in the team.
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Edson is the person that supports Pele. Edson is the base. Pele just comes and adds the face.
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Brazil's always had great players, both at home and abroad, but we need to put all that talent together and mould a team out of it.
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