Quotes About Maradona

Most people only remember Maradona for the bad parts now. But he was a genius, someone who lifted us and himself up to the level of the gods.

The goal was scored a little bit by the hand of God, another bit by the head of Maradona.

Stoichkov is a great person and an exceptional player... Only if we had him at Napoli... can you imagine the Stoichkov-Maradona attacking duo?

I never saw Pele, but I watched Maradona, for seven years I saw every game. He's not one of the best, he's the best.

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

Maradona was absolutely the best player I ever played with.

Maradona? You couldn't match him, but you could learn a lot from him. I did not play much, but I did learn plenty from him at Napoli. He was the best striker in the world and I was so lucky to have played with him. Some of the things he used to do you couldn't even dream about. It was absurd.

Maradona and Messi played in different times and in different positions. Messi is much more a striker, Diego was all over the entire pitch. They are two extraordinary players.

Every time Maradona speaks it makes life difficult for everyone and there are those of us who don't agree with that, not when he talks about football, but rather about people.

At Napoli, the greatest player of all time played here - Diego Armando Maradona. The fans expect the best, and quality players.

Maradona, yes! Diego was very fast, with good skills and brilliant dribbling. Many players are fast but cannot control the ball, but he was amazing.

What differences were there between Maradona and Platini?

Maradona Diego (Armando) (b.1960), Argentinian footballer. He captained the Argentina team that won the World Cup in 1986, arousing controversy when his apparent handball scored a goal in the quarter-final match against England.

Messi, even if technically is same or more, he doesn't have more charisma than Maradona had.

Maradona, if the ball came from his right, he would turn and would use his left foot, because he did not use his right. But he did use his right hand.

There would be no debate about who was the best footballer the world had ever seen - me or Pele. Everyone would say me.

I see Maradona every time he grabs the ball and accelerates.

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

Messi is always compared to Maradona, but he needs to win the World Cup because if you don't win the World Cup, you can't be up there with the very best.

To speak of Mexico '86, I can make it short and speak only of Maradona. I never saw a player who dominated a World Cup like he did in '86.

The only ones who would be happy if Messi doesn't go to the World Cup would be Maradona fans because, that way, they can keep saying that he's the best.

I've been around some very famous people, but no one has the effect Maradona has people tremble in his presence.

Messi is top but Maradona is another world.

The memories obviously of playing with Maradona are fantastic memories, he's probably the most important part of my career.