Diego Maradona

Professional Footballer Argentine 1960 – 2020

Led Argentina to 1986 World Cup victory with extraordinary skill and determination.

386 quotes

"I am my own invention."
Creativity
"The ball doesn't go in by chance, it goes in because you put it there."
Success
"When you don't have much, you learn to share."
Kindness
"I was born poor and I will die poor, but with dignity."
Strength
"Football is the vaccine for my people."
Hope
"I dream a world of peace, love and justice."
Peace
"The more you play, the better you become."
Perseverance
"I always land on my feet."
Courage
"Left foot, right foot, I'm dangerous with both."
Power
"I've always wanted to help the poor."
Justice
"I am a good husband, I love my wife."
Love
"My father taught me that the most important thing is honesty."
Family
"Dreams are stronger than doubts."
Dreams
"I learned everything from the street."
Knowledge
"Time passes and you have to move forward."
Time
"The greatest thing about being a footballer is that you can give joy to the people."
Happiness
"You can always improve, there's no limit."
"I respect all religions."
Faith
"Football saved my life."
Inspiration
"Nobody will ever stop me from playing football."
Freedom
"A player dreams of being a champion from childhood."
Motivation
"I will fight until the last moment."
Perseverance
"The silence in Napoli when I didn't play was like death."
Relationships
"I carry my family in my heart everywhere."
Family
"Truth is the most important thing in life."
Truth
"I learned to be humble in difficult moments."
Wisdom
"Football is my life, my passion, my blood."
"I never give up, even when things are impossible."
Courage
"My mother was my inspiration to never stop fighting."
Inspiration
"I believe in destiny, but I also believe in hard work."
Faith