123 Quotes by Pele

Brazil is crazy about football. People, they wait for this moment, but this doesn't mean we are going to win the championship. That is the problem.

Another reason why I am always close to the people, because the communication is very important. When I stopped to play soccer I continued to... I continued to work with UNICEF. I did a lot of work with UNESCO. We did a lot of charity programme and games.

I treat everybody the same. You know I love to be with people: the youngsters.

The biggest family in the world is football, because football has more associate - and FIFA, for example - has more associates than UNESCO.

Always when I come to the field, I try to do my best for other people.

Yes, Ronaldinho is bigger than me. Exactly 4 centimeters.

I think he'll reach 1000 goals, but he'll never overtake my total. (on 40-year old Romario)

He is the greatest player in the world right now, without a doubt, he is the player who gives Brazilians the most joy. (on Ronaldinho)

For 20 years they have asked me the same question, who is the greatest? Pele or Maradona? I replay that all you have to do is look at the facts - how many goals did he score with his right foot or with his head?