Diego Maradona
Argentine soccer legend
Contemporary
influential
167 sayings
Sayings by Diego Maradona
I’d rather be hated than ignored.
2010
— On his need for attention
Controversial
Unverifiable
I don’t need anyone’s approval.
2005
— On his independence
Controversial
Unverifiable
I’m not a legend. I’m a man who played football.
2008
— On his humility
Controversial
Unverifiable
I’d rather be honest than polite.
2010
— On his bluntness
Controversial
Unverifiable
I don’t need to be loved. I need to be respected.
2005
— On his public image
Controversial
Unverifiable
I’m not a role model. I’m a rebel.
2008
— On his public image
Controversial
Unverifiable
I’d rather be a street fighter than a corporate puppet.
2010
— On his authenticity
Controversial
Unverifiable