| Twenty10 - World Cup Stories - Lucio |
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I remember being at home in 1994 when Brazil won the World Cup.  Even though it was far off, I imagined what it would be like to win. In Brazil, everyone dreams of this. In 2002, I had the opportunity to be a World Cup winner and without a doubt, it was a special moment. It was a time when I could see the hand of God in every day. I believe that God has kept me on the Brazilian National Team and has kept me involved in great competitions. It was a very special moment! Once again, we had the opportunity to thank God for the whole world to see. My greatest football goal is to win one more title with the Brazilian National Team – the 2010 World Cup. People often have a wrong idea about the life of a footballer. “You are happy and joyful because you have money and you play for a big club, or for the National Team or because of good living conditions.” I think these are totally irrelevant and untrue. I believe that the fact I play for a great club, play on the National Team, the fact I have a wife and family who support me just shows me that I need God all the more because of the demands of the club, the National Team, and the attention I need to give to my wife and children. This is where we need God the most, because he gives us great talents and opportunities, but with them come great responsibilities. I believe it is in these moments where we need God the most. I always tell people, including my wife and children, that we need to seek God first and he will take care of the rest. If I only had football, fame, titles, but didn’t have my family and didn’t have God, I would not be happy. This is why I don’t believe what some people say. I believe that in order to be happy, you have to be right with God. You have to be searching after God and walking with him, and of course, with your family. Taken from the booklet “Twenty 10 - A Pocket Guide”. |
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