When I retired, at that time I had a lot of proposals to play in Europe, England, Italy, Spain, Mexico. But I said no, after 18 years I want to rest, because I want to retire. Pele englandeuropeitaly Change image and share on social
Edson is the person that supports Pele. Edson is the base. Pele just comes and adds the face. Pele addbaseedson Change image and share on social
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. Pele captaincareexperience Change image and share on social
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. Pele abroadbrazilgreat Change image and share on social
All my life I thank God. My family was very religious. Pele familygodlife Change image and share on social
Over the years I've learnt to live with two persons in my heart. One is Edson, who has fun with his friends and family; the other is the football player Pele. I didn't want the name. 'Pele' sounds like baby-talk in Portuguese. Pele babyedsonfamily share on social
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. Pele acceptballbrazil share on social
The World Cup is a very complicated tournament - six games, seven if you make it to the final - and maybe if you lose one game you're out, even if you're the best. Pele complicatecupfinal Change image and share on social
When you play against dirty players or very tough players, it's easy to escape because you know what they're going to do. But when the player is tough but intelligent, it's much more difficult. Pele difficultdirtyeasy Change image and share on social