I spent a lot of money on booze, birds and fast cars. The rest I just squandered.

If I had been born ugly, you would have never heard of Pele.

I spent 90% of my money on women and drink. The rest I wasted

They say Paul Gascoigne is the new George Best but has he shagged three Miss Worlds?

They told me I wouldn't make 25. Then it was 35, then 45. These were my doctors speaking - they're all dead now.

I never went out in the morning with the intention of getting drunk. It just happened.

Pele called me the greatest footballer in the world. That is the ultimate salute to my life.

I used to go missing a lot... Miss Canada, Miss United Kingdom, Miss World.

Pain is temporary, glory...lasts forever!

In 1969 I gave up women and alcohol - it was the worst 20 minutes of my life.

At Euro '92 itself, we bowed out to the eventual winners, Denmark, in our final group match.

Some games you win, some you lose, and some you draw.

Messi is the great player of this generation like there were great players in other generations.

For me, football is just a game, not a drama.

You know, my role as Vice Chairman is a lot less tiring than playing matches every three days.

I was the classic midfield organiser who could also score goals.

I'm a well-educated person. I don't return the gift

What Zidane can do with a football, Maradona could do with an orange.

I was never a prisoner to my footballing status.