A Quote by Lothar Matthaus

Back in my days, my favorite opponent was Diego Maradona.

Lothar Matthaus

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Lothar Matthaus
German - Athlete
Born: March 21, 1961

Diego (Maradona) has filled us with emotions. But between the cracks, without doubt, Messi is better than Maradona.

Diego Simeone

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.

Franz Beckenbauer

I find it embarrassing when people compare me to Maradona. How can they? There is only one Maradona. People who say this just have no idea, they don't know what they are talking about. Diego was a complete one-off who will never have an equal on the football pitch. No-one, I repeat no-one, could have transformed teams like he did. Maradona was the world's greatest-ever player while I'm just an apprentice.

Sergio Aguero

In my career, Diego Maradona had the biggest influence on me.

Fabio Cannavaro

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

Gonzalo Higuain

Maradona is among the best five players I've ever seen: Garrincha, Pele, Diego, Cruijff and Beckenbauer.

Zico

Only two players made me cry when watching football, one was Diego Maradona and the other Ryan Giggs.

Alessandro Del Piero

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

Edinson Cavani

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

Sourav Ganguly

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.

John Terry

As a boy, I wanted to be the Peruvian Diego Maradona. Sadly, Peru hasn't made the World Cup since 1982, so I guess I did well to choose something different.

Daniel Alarcon

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.

Clint Dempsey

As a boy, I wanted to be the Peruvian Diego Maradona. Sadly, Peru hasnt made the World Cup since 1982, so I guess I did well to choose something different.

Daniel Alarcon

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.

Lothar Matthaus

He is an exceptional talent. I still think Diego Maradona is the best player I have ever seen but Messi is closing in fast. He's a wonderful sight in full flight and we are lucky to have him around.