Pele

Brazilian soccer legend

Modern influential 114 sayings

Sayings by Pele

Scoring a goal is like making love.

2006 — Book: 'Pele: The Autobiography'
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I am a Brazilian. I am a football player. I am Pele.

2017 — Interview with The Times
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Football is the only sport where you can play with your hands and feet.

2012 — Interview with CNN
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I always wanted to be like my father. He was a great football player.

2010 — Interview with The Guardian
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The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.

1977 — Book: 'Pele: My Life and the Beautiful Game'
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I am a simple man. I like to play football.

2016 — Interview with ESPN
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Football is a game of mistakes. Whoever makes the fewest mistakes wins.

2018 — Interview with The Times of India
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The most important thing is to enjoy the game and be happy.

2020 — Interview with FIFA
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Football is a great school of life.

2010 — Interview with UNESCO
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I never thought I would be famous. I just wanted to play football.

2018 — Interview with The Telegraph
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The goal is to win, but the most important thing is to play well.

2019 — Interview with BBC Sport
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I am very happy to be a Brazilian. I love my country.

2014 — Interview with CNN
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Football is a passion. It is a religion. It is a way of life.

2012 — Interview with The Independent
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I always try to be a good example for the young generation.

2016 — Interview with FIFA
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The most beautiful thing about football is that it unites people.

2014 — Interview with The New York Times
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I am very proud of my career. I have achieved a lot.

2020 — Interview with ESPN
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Football is poetry in motion.

2021 — Documentary: 'Pele'
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I don't like to talk about myself. I like to talk about football.

2017 — Interview with The Guardian
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The ball is my best friend.

2016 — Interview with CNN
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I always try to score goals. That is my job.

2018 — Interview with FIFA
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