Diego Maradona

Professional Footballer Argentine 1960 – 2020

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

386 quotes

"I learned all about life with a ball at my feet"
Wisdom
"When you stop dreaming, you stop living"
Dreams
"The important thing is not the life you have, but the life you give"
Life
"I had a dream and I fought for it every single day"
Perseverance
"God gave me many gifts, talent was just one of them"
Faith
"People want perfection, I gave them my heart"
Inspiration
"I never thought about losing, only about winning or learning"
Motivation
"The ball is the best teacher you can have"
Education
"I carry my country with me wherever I go"
Family
"Success is no accident, it's hard work and dedication"
Success
"My mother was my first coach in life"
Family
"I want to keep playing forever because I love the game"
Love
"Fear is just another obstacle to overcome"
Courage
"I play because football is in my blood"
"You have to be willing to die for what you believe in"
Strength
"The beauty of football is that anyone can play"
Beauty
"I give everything I have on the field, nothing less"
Work
"A player dreams of becoming champion, that should be the goal"
"I learned patience from the beautiful game"
Patience
"Friendship is built on respect and loyalty"
Friendship
"Time stops when you're doing what you love"
Time
"I am not a magician, I just work hard and believe"
Work
"Every fall teaches you how to stand up stronger"
Perseverance
"The greatest victories come after the deepest struggles"
Hope
"I never play for money, I play for glory and love"
Love
"A true leader lifts others as he climbs"
Leadership
"Peace comes when you accept who you truly are"
Peace
"The journey is more important than the destination"
Philosophy
"I create space where others see boundaries"
Creativity
"Talent without discipline is like a car without brakes"
Knowledge