A Quote by Zico

In Japan, when I went there, there was no professionalism at all. But the biggest advantage was that everyone was united and wanted to progress from amateur football to professional.

Zico

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Advantage Amateur Biggest Everyone Football Japan Professional Professionalism Progress United Wanted

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Zico
Brazilian - Coach
Born: March 3, 1953

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