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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.

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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.

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When I was minister of sport in Brazil, I tried to bring in a law that would make the chairmen of clubs reveal their accounts like other businesses. It was turned down, but I think it is an important story that will make a good film.

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All my life I thank God. My family was very religious.

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I was really proud that I was named after Thomas Edison and wanted to be called Edson. I thought Pele sounded horrible. It was a rubbish name. Edson sounded so much more serious and important.

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If you don't give education to people, it is easy to manipulate them.

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Brazil eats, sleeps and drinks football. It lives football!

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To be a striker you need to be in good shape.

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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.

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Sport is something that is very inspirational for young people.

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Biography

Nationality: Brazilian

Type: Athlete

Born: October 23rd, 1940

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