1. “When you are young, you do a lot of stupid things.”
2. “Success is no accident. It is hard work, perseverance, learning, studying, sacrifice, and most of all, love of what you are doing or learning to do.”
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3. “There is no glory in practice, but without practice, there is no glory”
4. “I play for the love of the sport, the thrill of the moment, and the joy of the fans”
5. “Football is the beautiful game. It has the power to inspire and unite people”
6. “The power to overcome lies within the depths of your mind, waiting to be unleashed.”
7. “I always remember the games in which I score.”
8. “Wherever you go, there are three icons that everyone knows; Jesus Christ, Pele and Coca-Cola.”
9. “The bicycle kick is not easy to do. I scored 1,283 goals, and only two or three were bicycle kicks.”
10. “The mind is like a flame; nurture it with positive thoughts, and it will burn bright with the fire of determination.”
11. “There is always someone out there getting better than you by training harder than you.”
12. “Legacy is not defined by titles but by the inspiration you leave behind”
13. “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.”
14. “Mental preparation is the bedrock upon which physical excellence is built.”
15. “The head talks to the heart and the heart talks to the feet.”
16. “The more difficult the victory, the greater the happiness in winning.”
17. “The battle of the mind is won not by suppressing fear, but by embracing it and using it as fuel for courageous action.”
18. “The champion’s mindset is built on a foundation of discipline, determination, and an unwavering focus on the goal.”
19. “Success is the culmination of countless hours of mental preparation and unwavering self-belief.”
20. “Fair play and good sportsmanship are as important as the win itself”
21. “Edson is the person that supports Pele. Edson is the base. Pele just comes and adds the face.”
22. “Courage can bring huge benefits to those who are prepared.”
23. “No doubt, I am earning more money with my endorsements than I ever earned playing soccer.”
24. “To reach the pinnacle of success, you must cultivate a mind that is both flexible and unyielding in the pursuit of excellence.”
25. “Success is not a destination but a journey of self-discovery, mental fortitude, and relentless pursuit.”
26. “The mind is a powerful tool; use it wisely to shape your destiny in the arena of sports.”
27. “I always think that I would have become an actor if I hadn’t been a soccer player.”
28. “The ambition should always be to play an elegant game.”
29. “I don’t think I’m a very good businessman. I act too much with my heart.”
30. “If you don’t give education to people, it is easy to manipulate them.”
31. “Sport is something that is very inspirational for young people.”
32. “Everything on earth is a game. A passing thing. We all end up dead. We all end up the same, don’t we?”
33. “Embrace the discomfort of pushing your limits, for it is in the realm of discomfort that greatness is born.”
34. “No individual can win a game by himself.”
35. “To achieve greatness, you must master the art of controlling your thoughts and harnessing them towards your goals.”
36. “Success is no accident; it is the result of hard work, perseverance, learning, and sacrifice”
37. “Winning a World Cup is the ultimate dream and achieving it three times is beyond words”
38. “Champions are forged through the fire of resilience and the iron will to never surrender.”
39. “My feet speak the language that millions understand worldwide”
40. “I’ve come to accept that the life of a frontrunner is a hard one, that he will suffer more injuries than most men and that many of these injuries will not be accidental.”
41. “Success in this game is as much about the strength of your will as the power of your body.”
42. “Enthusiasm is everything. It must be taut and vibrating like a guitar string.”
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43. “Scoring goals is my forte, but helping a teammate score is equally rewarding”
44. “I see the entire field like a chessboard, every move calculated for victory”
45. “The mind is a powerful ally, but it can also be a formidable adversary if not tamed and trained.”
46. “In the realm of sports, victory belongs to those who conquer the battles waged within their own minds.”
47. “Success isn’t determined by how many times you win, but by how you play the week after you lose.”
48. “A good player listens to his coach; a great player listens to his heart”
49. “The true measure of a champion lies not only in their physical abilities, but in their unwavering mental resilience.”
50. “Pele doesn’t die. Pele will never die. Pele is going to go on for ever.”
51. “My legacy is not just in goals but in breaking boundaries and inspiring generations”
52. “When you control the ball you control the score.”
53. “Yes, I have a lot of business interests. But I don’t work for just anyone, and I choose the companies very carefully.”
54. “To be a striker you need to be in good shape.”
55. “The mind is like a muscle; the more you train it, the stronger it becomes.”
56. “Every game is an opportunity to showcase my skills and illuminate the pitch”
57. “Victory is not achieved through physical prowess alone, but through the unwavering belief in your abilities.”
58. “Greatness is not reserved for the gifted few; it is a state of mind that anyone can achieve through unwavering belief.”
59. “If I pass away one day, I am happy because I tried to do my best. My sport allowed me to do so much because it’s the biggest sport in the world.”
60. “When faced with challenges, let your mind be a wellspring of creativity and innovation.”
61. “Your greatest opponent is not found on the field, but in the echoes of doubt that reverberate within your mind.”
62. “The mind is the driver, and the body is the vehicle; align them in harmony, and you will reach your destination.”
63. “If you are first you are first. If you are second, you are nothing.”
64. “I have to trust something that gives me power; I have to believe in something, but in my career I have a lot of moments I cannot explain with God.”
65. “A penalty is a cowardly way to score.”
66. “One World Cup won for my country is worth more than all the gold on earth”
67. “I am constantly being asked about individuals. The only way to win is as a team. Football is not about one or two or three star players.”
68. “The level of football in England is the top. English football is the leader in the world.”
69. “The key to unlocking your true potential lies within the depths of your determination.”
70. “In the arena of sports, the greatest battles are fought not on the field, but within the corridors of your mind.”
71. “A strong mind is not easily swayed by the winds of defeat; it stands firm, rooted in the belief of eventual triumph.”
72. “Believe in yourself, even when others doubt you, for self-belief is the foundation of all achievements.”
73. “All my life I thank God. My family was very religious.”
74. “Brazil eats, sleeps and drinks football. It lives football!”
75. “Every setback is an opportunity to come back stronger and prove your indomitable spirit.”
76. “The mind is the compass that guides you through the maze of challenges, leading you towards victory.”
77. “Success is born out of the desire to uplift, to win, and to make a difference”
78. “The battlefield of sports is as much in the mind as it is on the field.”
79. “Greatness is not achieved by those who are easily discouraged, but by those who use challenges as stepping stones.”
80. “I sometimes lie awake at night and wonder why I am still so popular and, to be honest, I don’t know.”
81. “A strong mind is the compass that guides you through the ups and downs of the sporting journey.”
82. “Everything is practice.”
