I played in every position on the field because the ball needed me everywhere.

I scored in every European Cup final. That's what matters.

Alfredo Di Stéfano

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Alfredo Di Stéfano

Born in Buenos Aires in 1926, Alfredo Di Stefano was 'The Blond Arrow' who led Real Madrid to five consecutive European Cup triumphs. He played in three countries - Argentina, Colombia, and Spain - becoming top scorer wherever he went. One of the most important players in club football history, he laid the foundations of the modern mega-club.

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Alfredo Di Stéfano's Other Quotes

If I had to choose between winning ugly and losing beautifully, I would always choose winning.

A football team is like a watch: all the pieces must work together.

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児孫のために美田を買わず。

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Eis ton kratiston. (To the strongest.)

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I would rather live a short life of glory than a long one of obscurity.

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In war there is no substitute for victory.

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My victories have left sufficient offspring: Leuctra and Mantinea.

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