Diego Maradona

Argentine soccer legend

Contemporary influential 167 sayings

Sayings by Diego Maradona

I would like to have a lot of children. I would like to have a lot of Maradonas.

1980s — During an interview
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I am a guy who has a lot of balls.

2000s — During a press conference
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I'm going to kick his ass and send him back to the Vatican.

1990s — Referring to Pope John Paul II after a disagreement
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I've been in hospitals, I've been in clinics, I've been in prison. I don't want to be a hero.

2000s — Reflecting on his past
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I don't think I'm a good example, but I am what I am.

2000s — During an interview
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I would like to dedicate this to the people who didn't believe in me. And to the people who did.

2009 — After Argentina qualified for the 2010 World Cup
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They cut off my legs. I had no chance.

1994 — After being expelled from the 1994 World Cup for drug use
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I am a normal guy. I just happen to be good at football.

1980s — During an interview
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I asked for a minute of silence for the people who died of coronavirus, but they only gave me a minute of silence for Maradona.

2020 — Recounting a dream
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I'm not a politician. I'm a footballer. I'm a human being.

2000s — During a press conference
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I am who I am, I don't pretend to be anyone else.

2000s — During an interview
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Messi doesn't have much personality. He doesn't have the personality to be a leader.

2018 — Criticizing Lionel Messi
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I'm not going to die in a hospital, I'm going to die on a football pitch.

2000s — During an interview
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God gave me the ability to play football. The devil gave me the ability to play with my hand.

2000s — Referring to the 'Hand of God' goal
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I've been on the front page of newspapers more than the Pope.

1990s — During an interview
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I am not a saint. I am not a prophet. I am just a man who loves football.

2000s — During an interview
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I never asked for anything from anyone. I earned everything I have.

1990s — During an interview
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I want to be remembered as a player who gave joy to people.

2000s — During an interview
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My greatest dream is to play in a World Cup again.

2000s — During an interview
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I am a fan of the people. They are my people.

1980s — During an interview
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