"I think the kids always they look forward to be always the big stars. Not only football, any profession. They want to be the best, singer, they want to be the best political, only the stars. But I think sometime the life give you opportunity, and long to be a big star, but you don't need to be a big star, you need to be beautiful, excellent man. Human being. This is the first."

Pele Professional Footballer
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Source: Interview with Ipek Cem, www.global-leaders.tv. November 28, 2007.

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Pele

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Pele, a Brazilian football legend, is renowned for his extraordinary skills and contributions to the sport, including three World Cup victories.

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