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.
— Diego Maradona Contemporary

Argentine soccer legend

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Responding to Pelé's comments about Messi.

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2012

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Shocking

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