Who said "I was blessed to play the game I loved."?

This quote is attributed to Pele.

I was blessed to play the game I loved. - Pele

"I was blessed to play the game I loved."

Pele Gratitude

Professional Footballer Brazilian 1940–2022

"The ball is round, the game lasts ninety minutes, and everything else is just theory."

"I was born for soccer, just as Michelangelo was born for painting."

"Everything is a learning process."

"The beautiful game is more than just kicking a ball around."

"Gratitude makes life richer."

"A grateful heart is a happy heart."

"Respect those who came before us."

"Life's greatest treasures are the people we love"