Alfredo Di Stefano Quotes

Alfredo Di Stefano was an Argentine-Spanish footballer and one of the greatest players in the history of the sport. He is best known for his achievements with Real Madrid, where he won numerous domestic and international titles. Di Stefano was renowned for his versatility, skill, and goal-scoring ability, and he remains an iconic figure in the world of football.

We have to accept that failure is a necessary part... -Alfredo Di Stefano

We have to accept that failure is a necessary part of success.

In our neighborhood we used to hold major football sessions that went on until it got dark, with everyone playing against each other.

The fans are always right. If they whistle or jeer someone, it's because they want him to be effective.

There are some who when they play football they carry the ball ta-ta-ta, but they are jugglers not footballers. The less you have the ball at your feet the better.

I don't want to be idolized, I just want to play. ... -Alfredo Di Stefano

I don't want to be idolized, I just want to play. And to do that you have to run and sweat.

If I lived my life over again I would stay in the countryside. I prefer the countryside, the milking of the cows and the sheep.

I tried my hardest and people rewarded me with app... -Alfredo Di Stefano

I tried my hardest and people rewarded me with applause.

The captaincy of the national side is a distinction which Messi deserves as he has all the qualities a captain requires - a combative character and immeasurable talent.

If the spectators demand from the players that they do their utmost and score goals, the players shouldn't question this.

In football what counts is team spirit. It isn't a... -Alfredo Di Stefano

In football what counts is team spirit. It isn't an individual sport like boxing or tennis.

Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are both great players... -Alfredo Di Stefano

Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are both great players with specific qualities, but Pele was better.

Messi is the more technical player of the two. He's better inside the area, the way he handles the ball and dribbles. You can see that he enjoys himself playing. Cristiano has a better body and is physically very strong. He has pace, speed and is a player with courage, and he can use both feet.

Everything is relative and you have to learn that ... -Alfredo Di Stefano

Everything is relative and you have to learn that sometimes you win and other times you lose.

I always felt like I had a job to do and that mean... -Alfredo Di Stefano

I always felt like I had a job to do and that means you have to perform to perfection.

Football brought me so many beautiful moments. It ... -Alfredo Di Stefano

Football brought me so many beautiful moments. It built my life.

Pope Francis and I went to the same school.... -Alfredo Di Stefano

Pope Francis and I went to the same school.

I am interested in my life and nothing else.... -Alfredo Di Stefano

I am interested in my life and nothing else.

Ronaldo is the best. He's a truly spectacular, very complete player, with enormous power. Opponents fear him.

You can't run a football club as if it was a super... -Alfredo Di Stefano

You can't run a football club as if it was a supermarket.

The best player ever? Pele.... -Alfredo Di Stefano

The best player ever? Pele.

Kubala was one of the best there has ever been. His game was pure, crystalline, a real joy for the fans. What I remember is his spirit of comradeship, the loyalty he showed as a friend.

The whistles against Cristiano Ronaldo? The people in the crowd are the ones who pay, and they are always right.

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