Diego Maradona died on Wednesday at the age of 60 but before that he enjoyed one of the most iconic careers in world football. He played 91 times for Argentina and inspired them to World Cup glory in 1986, which also featured the infamous 'Hand of God'.
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Maradona's death has been mourned across the football landscape and the wider community.
His creative talents on the pitch will be fondly remembered but he was also an outspoken individual.
Here, Express Sport looks at some of the key quotes made by Maradona over the course of his life.
Maradona on his 1986 World Cup goal against England
“It was scored a little bit with the head of Diego and a little with the hand of God.”
“No matter what happens, and no matter who is in charge, the number 10 shirt will always be mine.”
Maradona on scoring goals
“Reaching the penalty box and not getting in a shot on goal is like dancing with your sister.”
Maradona on football management
“Football doesn’t bother me but what surrounds it does. It bothers me that there are directors who work harder for a photo opportunity than for the club.”
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Diego Maradona won the 1986 World Cup with Argentina (Image: GETTY)
Maradona on Pele and passion
“If (Pele) is Beethoven, I am the Ron Wood, Keith Richards and Bono of football all rolled into one. Because I was the passionate side of football.”
Maradona on Cristiano Ronaldo
“Have you noticed how exuberant Cristiano Ronaldo looks? He scores a goal and sells you shampoo.”
“Soccer is the most beautiful and healthy sport in the world. Soccer shouldn’t have to pay for my mistakes. It’s not the ball’s fault.”
Maradona on drugs
“In the beginning drugs make you euphoric. It’s like winning a championship, so you think: who cares about tomorrow, since I won the championship today?”
Maradona on failing a doping test at the 1994 World Cup
“They cut off my legs and wouldn’t let me defend myself. I didn’t use drugs, I don’t know what happened, I swear that I wasn’t doped but I see that they don’t care.”
“Poverty is bad, it’s difficult, I knew it well. You want lots of things and all you can do is dream about them. It would be nice if there were more justice - if those who have a lot had a little less, and those who have a little had a little more.”
Maradona on his beliefs
“I’m privileged, but only because that was God’s will. God made me play well. He gave me the ability at birth. That’s why I make the sign of the cross every time I enter the pitch. If I didn’t do it I’d be betraying him.”