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Quote by Alfredo Di Stefano

“I retired at age 40 because my daughters looked at me one day and said: 'Dad, being bald and wearing shorts doesn't look good together'.”

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Alfredo Di Stefano

Alfredo Di Stefano, born in Argentina, was a Spanish footballer widely regarded as one of the greatest players in football history. He played for Real Madrid CF in the 1950s and 1960s, winning numerous domestic and international honors. Di Stefano was known for his exceptional skill, goal-scoring ability, and leadership. more

“Ranieri? He's right in what he says: I am very demanding of myself and I need to win to be secure about things. That's why I've won so many trophies in my career. He, on the other hand, has the mentality of someone who doesn't need to win and at nearly 70 years old he has won a Supercoppa and another small cup. He's too old to change his mindset.”

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Author:Jose Mourinho

“Wenger has been Arsenal's coach for 15 years but he hasn't won even a Carling Cup for six years. Benitez hasn't won a league title in six years but they continue to keep him as Liverpool's coach. This is not the Italian mentality. To stay here I must continue winning and do well.”

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Author:Jose Mourinho

“When I saw Rijkaard entering the referee's dressing room I couldn't believe it. When Didier Drogba was sent off, I wasn't surprised.”

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Author:Jose Mourinho

“The hardest thing about an easy match is making a weak opponent play poor. A poor player isn't poor because he tends to kick the ball in his own goal. It's because when you put intense pressure on him, he loses control. So you have to increase the tempo of the game and he'll automatically give the ball away.”