Diego Maradona

Argentine soccer legend

Contemporary influential 167 sayings

Sayings by Diego Maradona

It seems that age must be affecting him on some of his decisions. But we must not blame the man, he hasn't done anything in 20 years. You don't even see him at the supermarket! The only place you see him nowadays is in award ceremonies next to the President of FIFA, and he looks like a toy controlled by remote.

2012 — Responding to Pelé's comments about Messi.
Shocking Unverifiable

I can finally fulfil one of the dreams of my life, to work for a clean and transparent Fifa, with people who love football.

2017 — Announcing his new role with FIFA.
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The hand of God was mine.

1986 — After scoring the controversial goal against England in 1986
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FIFA is a mafia organization.

2015 — Criticizing FIFA
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I don’t like Messi. He’s not a leader.

2016 — Criticizing Messi's leadership
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The best player in history? Me, of course.

2010 — Self-praise
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I don’t care what people think about me.

2008 — On his controversial image
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I’m not a role model. I’m a football player.

1994 — On his public image
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I’d die for Argentina.

2010 — Expressing his patriotism
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I was a drug addict. I admit it.

2005 — On his past struggles
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I’m not afraid of anyone.

1986 — On his fearless attitude
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I’d rather be hated for who I am than loved for who I’m not.

2008 — On his authenticity
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I don’t regret anything in my life.

2010 — Reflecting on his career
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I’d rather be poor and happy than rich and miserable.

2008 — On his values
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I’d rather be a rebel than a slave.

2005 — On his independence
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I don’t need to prove anything to anyone.

2010 — On his legacy
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I’m not a hero. I’m just a man.

2008 — On his humility
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I’d rather be remembered for my football than my mistakes.

2010 — On his legacy
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I don’t care about money. I care about football.

2005 — On his priorities
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I’m not a god. I’m Diego.

2008 — On his fame
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