“It was scored a little bit with the head of Diego and a little with the hand of God.”
(Photograph:Reuters)
On his famous No 10 shirt
“No matter what happens, and no matter who is in charge, the number 10 shirt will always be mine.”
(Photograph:AFP)
On scoring goals
“Reaching the penalty box and not getting in a shot on goal is like dancing with your sister.”
(Photograph:Reuters)
On football management
“Football doesn’t bother me but what surrounds it does. It bothers me that there are directors who work harder for a photo opportunity than for the club.”
(Photograph:AFP)
On Pele and passion
“If (Pele) is Beethoven, I am the Ron Wood, Keith Richards and Bono of football all rolled into one. Because I was the passionate side of football.”
(Photograph:AFP)
On his mistakes
“Soccer is the most beautiful and healthy sport in the world. Soccer shouldn’t have to pay for my mistakes. It’s not the ball’s fault.”
(Photograph:Reuters)
On drugs
“In the beginning drugs make you euphoric. It’s like winning a championship, so you think: who cares about tomorrow, since I won the championship today?”
