He was very popular in India due to his football genius. His visit there further enhanced his popularity due to his down to earth attitude, exuberant and friendly nature without any superstar airs. He constantly poured love on his adoring fans through sweet gestures and words and a constant smile.
He was a great ambassador of football and internationalism, and shone in this regard after his retirement.
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When even one virtue becomes our nature, the mind becomes clean and tranquil. Then there is no need to practice meditation; we will automatically be meditating always. ~ Swami Satchidananda
Wholesome virtuous behavior progressively leads to the foremost.~ Buddha AN 10.1
If you do right, irrespective of what the other does, it will slow down the (turbulent) mind. ~ Rajini Menon
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