Diego Maradona

Argentine soccer legend

Contemporary influential 167 sayings

Sayings by Diego Maradona

I don't need anyone to tell me how to play football. I know how to play football.

1980s — Interview
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I feel like I'm 15 years old again, but with the experience of a 50-year-old.

2008 — When returning to management
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I dedicate this to all the kids who believed in me, who were told they couldn't make it.

1986 — After winning the World Cup
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I'm going to prove to everyone that I'm still the best.

1995 — After his comeback from suspension
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I will wear the number 10 shirt until I die.

1990s — Interview
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The greatest joy of my life was to play for Argentina.

2000s — Interview
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I have two dreams: to play in a World Cup and to win it.

1980s — Early in his career
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If I die, I want to be born again and be a footballer. And I want to be Diego Maradona again.

2000s — Interview
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I'm not a prophet. I'm not a guru. I'm just a man who loves football.

1990s — Interview
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I don't play for money. I play for the shirt, for the people.

1980s — Interview
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I would have liked to play with Messi. He's a phenomenon.

2010s — Interview
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I'm not afraid of anything. I've been through a lot.

2000s — Interview
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The doctors told me I was going to die. But I'm still here.

2000s — After health issues
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I'm a simple man. I like to play football, drink wine, and enjoy life.

1990s — Interview
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I thank God for giving me the talent to play football.

1980s — Interview
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I don't regret anything. I've lived my life my way.

2000s — Interview
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Football is a game of mistakes. The one who makes the fewest mistakes wins.

1990s — Interview
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I'm a survivor. I've always been a survivor.

2000s — Interview
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I always wanted to be a world champion. And I achieved it.

1986 — Interview
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I want to be a good example for my children.

2000s — Interview
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