I always had a philosophy which I got from my father. He used to say, 'Listen. God gave to you the gift to play football. This is your gift from God. If you take care of your health, if you are in good shape all the time, with your gift from God no one will stop you, but you must be prepared.'

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Pele was a 20th-century Brazilian footballer. Edson Arantes do Nascimento, better known by his nickname PelĂ©, was a Brazilian professional footballer who played as a forward. Widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time, he was among the most successful and popular sports figures of the 20th century. Read more on Wikipedia →

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  • Health — Well-being of mind and body, and the pursuit of vitality

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