Zico Quotes

Zico

Profession : Coach

Birth : March 3, 1953

When Brazil take part in any competition they must always play to win.

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I liked it when people relied on me... because then I knew I had something different to offer.

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A great player can win, but cannot claim titles alone. You need to have a great team who are close and able to support you.

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I prefer to win a game and lose other 2 rather than draw 3 games. Both cases you get 3 points.

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My philosophy is always to play for a win.

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Rivaldo was fundamental for me accepting the challenge in Bunyodkor.

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I am not afraid to say what I feel.

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Every great player is more outstanding in the victory, but has more pressure in defeats.

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When you hear cheers at the moment you need a bit of a push, players can react to that and perform at their best.

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It's so important to be chosen for the national team. For the Copa America, for the World Cup, or just friendly matches, it's such an honour to reach that stage and be chosen for the team. People expect players to wear Brazil's shirt, win the title with pride, and keep winning. You have to have the mental strength to get over this pressure.

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When I can, I always like coming to Italy to have some nice wine.

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In life we always have to learn something, I learn everything daily.

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I am thankful to Fenerbahce for the opportunity that they gave me and I believe that I repaid their faith with good work on the pitch.

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I might have made mistakes but I have always been honest.

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I always play players who are fit - even if it means playing out of position.

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My philosophy is always to play forward because goal is the reason of football.

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I would like to work in England. I find that place very interesting.

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I want my players to go win and don't play bad football.

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I remember Arsene Wenger very well from our time in Japan. I like the way his teams play, with an offensive mentality - it is a philosophy I share. I think he gets the best out of the players he has, and this is the key to his success.

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