A Quote by Fabio Cannavaro
In my career, Diego Maradona had the biggest influence on me.
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Diego (Maradona) has filled us with emotions. But between the cracks, without doubt, Messi is better than Maradona.
He has been named as the heir apparent of the great Argentine hero, Diego Maradona, by journalists, players, and Maradona himself, alike. I'd personally put him in a drawer of my bedside table.
Only two players made me cry when watching football, one was Diego Maradona and the other Ryan Giggs.
Back in my days, my favorite opponent was Diego Maradona.
For soccer, it was Diego Maradona, and then another idol for me was Michael Jordan. To see them play and how that they could impact the game was pretty special.
I had my footballing heroes such as Bryan Robson and Diego Maradona but my dad was a rugby league star, and he was my real hero. But the relationship with my mum was rocky and we saw things that would affect any youngster.
The Neapolitans have a special affection for Argentines. They are similar to us as well as having Diego Maradona in their hearts.
Maradona is among the best five players I've ever seen: Garrincha, Pele, Diego, Cruijff and Beckenbauer.
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At Napoli, the greatest player of all time played here - Diego Armando Maradona. The fans expect the best, and quality players.
When Diego won the World Cup in 1986, perhaps he had the luck that Messi has not had. Diego had very good teammates and things went well.
One of my favourite sportsmen was Diego Maradona and every time I saw him play football you could see the passion in the heart.
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I have played against (Michel) Platini, (Diego) Maradona, (Johan) Cruyff and played with George Best — a lot of big names, but none of them has been able to do what Messi does. Two years ago I said that the best player I played against was Maradona and the best player I have played with was Bestie. But I can now say I have never seen a player as good as Messi. He’s in a league of his own.
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