He had a very pleasant personality, cheerful and friendly and smiling at all times as far as I remember. He stood out with these traits, and which itself enabled him to stand out from the crowd everywhere he went as well as endearing himself to them, and which empowered him to become a global icon of the sport for a very long time. He led a very successful life as a sportsman both on and off the field. His death is a loss both to Brazil and the world as well.