Happy Birthday Pepe: Top 10 motivational quotes by the Portuguese star

"Life is a lot like football. You need goals." - Pepe

"I don't want to be a warrior, but sometimes you are obliged to be one because of the circumstances." - Pepe

"Football is my passion, and I give everything I have for my team." - Pepe

"I try to be a fair and correct player, and I try to show that on the field." - Pepe

"I'm a footballer who wants to do well, and sometimes I even surprise myself with the things I do on the field." - Pepe

"I believe in hard work and sacrifice; that's the only way to be successful in football and in life." - Pepe

"I'm not a warrior at all. I just play football. I try to do my job as best as I can." - Pepe

"You learn from everything in life, and football is no different." - Pepe

"I have always faced challenges head-on, both on and off the pitch." - Pepe

"Sometimes, the most important battles are the ones you fight within yourself." - Pepe