Diego Maradona Quotes

19 quotes from 17 authors

Diego Maradona reshaped the beautiful game, turning ordinary matches into mythic spectacles. The 19 quotes here capture the awe of fans, the reverence of fellow athletes, and the lasting imprint of his genius on global soccer. If you love stories of iconic players, you may also enjoy pages on Pelé, football tactics, and the cultural impact of sport.

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Only two players made me cry when watching football, one was Diego Maradona and the other Ryan Giggs.

Alessandro Del Piero

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Back in my days, my favorite opponent was Diego Maradona.

Lothar Matthaus

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Messi is extraordinary, even if personally I still think the greatest player who ever lived was Diego Maradona.

Lorenzo Insigne

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In my career, Diego Maradona had the biggest influence on me.

Fabio Cannavaro

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My initials are D.M., just like Diego Maradona. And just like him, I want to be remembered by the people of Naples.

Dries Mertens

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I had my footballing heroes such as Bryan Robson and Diego Maradona but my dad was a rugby league star, and he…

Ryan Giggs

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As a boy, I wanted to be the Peruvian Diego Maradona. Sadly, Peru hasnt made the World Cup since 1982, so I…

Daniel Alarcon

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One of my favourite sportsmen was Diego Maradona and every time I saw him play football you could see the passion in…

Sourav Ganguly

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The Neapolitans have a special affection for Argentines. They are similar to us as well as having Diego Maradona in their hearts.

Gonzalo Higuain

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My earliest memories of football were watching and being taught about the legends. Hearing about the likes of Diego Maradona and Pele…

Bugzy Malone

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As a boy, I wanted to be the Peruvian Diego Maradona. Sadly, Peru hasn't made the World Cup since 1982, so I…

Daniel Alarcon

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Pele was the best of his era, Diego Maradona was the Pele of the Eighties, and Ronaldinho is the Pele of our…

Cafu

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“ANDRES INIESTA - SPAIN (No matter what they say six is better than seven) 5. DAVID BECKHAM - ENGLAND …

Alex Trost

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I think Cristiano and Lionel Messi are two of the best players in the history of the game. Are they better than…

Raul

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It's not that difficult to play well and win titles in a team like Barcelona, but it's in the national side where…

Boris Becker

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He is an exceptional talent. I still think Diego Maradona is the best player I have ever seen but Messi is closing…

Ander Herrera

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He has been named as the heir apparent of the great Argentine hero, Diego Maradona, by journalists, players, and Maradona himself, alike.…

Franz Beckenbauer

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For soccer, it was Diego Maradona, and then another idol for me was Michael Jordan. To see them play and how that…

Clint Dempsey

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Messi is a genius. He has everything. When I watch him, I see a player who is very, very, skilful, very clever…

Franz Beckenbauer

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