Every four years, the best soccer players in the world join with those of their citizenship country in a competition that rivets most of the world. In 2026, it took place in the United States, Mexico and Canada. The following quotes by well-known players, some current, some retired, apply far beyond the soccer world. THINK OF IT! EACH ONE RELATES TO YOUR WORK, YOUR PROFESSION, AND YOUR KINGDOM BUSINESS.
- God gives gifts to everyone; some can write, some can dance. He gave me the skill to play football, and I am making the most of it. –Ronaldinho
- Great teams are not made up of many well-rounded players. Great teams are made up of a variety of players, each having their own strengths. –Pele
- I am more worried about being a good person than being the best football player in the world. –Lionel Messi
- When people succeed, it is because of hard work. Luck has nothing to do with success. –Diego Maradonna
- Success is a result of hard work, dedication, and sacrifice. –Julie Ertz
- A winner is that person who gets up one more time than she is knocked down. –Mia Hamm
- I just try not to pretend to be something I’m not. –Thomas Muller
- Life only makes sense when our highest ideal is to serve Christ! –Neymar
- There are more important things in life than winning or losing a game. –Lionel Messi
- If I can be role model for the kids, that’s fantastic, and that’s what I want to do. –Harry Kane
- The secret of the wise man is to learn from the errors of others. –Allison Becker
- I’m always happy for my achievements, but they’re never possible without my teammates. –Erling Haaland
- Today there are opportunities that no one knows if they will come round again in the future. –Cristiano Ronaldo
Larry W. Sharp, BAM Support Specialist, IBEC Ventures
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