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Diego Maradona's birthday anniversary: 10 quotes by football great

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Maradona's Perspective

"When people succeed, it is because of hard work. Luck has nothing to do with success."

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The Football Maverick

"I am Maradona, who makes goals, who makes mistakes. I can take it all, I have shoulders big enough to fight with everybody."

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Living the Game

"To see me play is to see the way that I am. I live it; I am a footballer 24 hours a day."

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Love for the 'Potrero'

"I was, I am, and I will always be a fan of the ‘Potrero’. A Potrero player is a natural talent, and from a very young age, he plays football and is also good in the town square."

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A Life in Black and White

"I am black or white, I'll never be grey in my life."

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Accepting Imperfection

"I made mistakes, and I paid for them. But the ball is never stained. My game wasn't tainted."

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Philosophy on Revenge

"I don't believe in revenge. When you hit back, you're no different from your attacker."

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Essence of 'Potrero'

"In my country, the ‘Potrero’ (dirt pitch) is everything. It is pure football, where it’s all about winning."

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Taking Small Steps

"When you win, you don't get carried away. But if you go step by step, with confidence, you can go far."

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Unapologetically Himself

"I am the kind of person who does not hide anything. I am who I am who I am, and I have reached this point because I did things my way."

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