“Alfredo was the first Galactico. In fact, he was worth any three of them put together.” — Francisco Gento Copy Share Image
“People argue between Pele or Maradona. Di Stéfano is the best, much more complete.” — Pelé Copy Share Image
“OK, publishing a book and releasing a movie is all very well, but Tottenham beating Man. U. 3-2... priceless.” — Salman Rushdie Copy Share Image
“Di Stéfano was one of the greatest footballers ever. He had such great balance.” — Alex Ferguson Copy Share Image
“Don Alfredo, greatest legend of Real Madrid, always with us. I will always remember maestro.” — Iker Casillas Copy Share Image
“He was simply the most intelligent football player I ever saw. If I had one player to choose, out of all of… — Bobby Charlton Copy Share Image
“Don Alfredo leaves us, but his memory will last forever in our hearts. Legends never die. Thanks for everything Maestro.” — Cristiano Ronaldo Copy Share Image
“My erstwhile lady-love would have had a field day analysing the defensive interaction in Brendan Rodgers' Liverpool team last season. Now there… — Trevor Downey Copy Share Image
“Alfredo di Stéfano is maybe the greatest player I have ever seen. I watched him in a match when Manchester United played… — Bobby Charlton Copy Share Image
“Alfredo Di Stefano changed the history of this club and he changed the history of football. He has left us, but his… — Florentino Pérez Copy Share Image
“You were my hero when I was fourteen or fifteen because you represented a totally new philosophy of football. You will always… — Sepp Blatter Copy Share Image
“For the record, the vuvuzela is not my enemy — and I even have, for reasons of self-defence installed a mini-vuvu with… — Richard Calland Copy Share Image
“Alfredo Di Stefano is Real Madrid. His alliance with this club changed the destiny of this institution. Alfredo was the best in… — Florentino Pérez Copy Share Image
“I thought I was getting away from politics for a while. But I now realise that the vuvuzela is to these World… — Richard Calland Copy Share Image
