"I have always said that Brazil has the best players and that can formojnëdy or three quality teams. But it is difficult talented players to play when you do not have a team. This problem has been Brazil earlier. I believe that a year before the World Cup squad are foundations. Success in the Confederations Cup provides a great World Brazil, "said Pele.
The trophy won by the "Selecao" Confederations Cup by 72-year-old has contributed to calming the situation in Brazil, after numerous protests against enormous expense in building infrastructure for the World Cup in 2014.
"The success of Brazil in the Confederations Cup in calming the situation affected the entire country into riots. I do not know what could have happened if the national team would fail. The positive results of silent men who stood against the costs of construction of stadiums, as necessary investments in education and health. I join them, but this is not the fault of the players. Hope to have a more peaceful and a great World, "added Pele.