World Football's 12 Most Famous Insults

By Jonny Shafto / May 23, 2015

1. Diego Maradona Versus Humanity

Diego Maradona is not one to shy away from making clear his opinions.

His wealth of opinions.

His never ending wealth of insulting opinions.

On Pele;

Pele should go back to the museum

I havent seen him in a supermarket - I dont know what he does. Usually, when you see him these days, its only at award ceremonies next to the President of Fifa and looking like a doll thats being moved by remote control.

They need to change the medicine they are giving to the idiot"

On his own children;

My legitimate kids are Dalma and Giannina. The rest are a product of my money and mistakes"

On the United States Of America;

"I hate everything that comes from the United States. I hate it with all my strength."

And on people who doubted his Argentina side's ability to qualify for the 2010 World Cup; "To those who did not believe: now suck my **** - I'm sorry ladies for my words - and keep sucking on it. I am either white or black - I will never be grey in my life. You treated me as you did. Now keep on sucking *****. I am grateful to my players and to the Argentinian people. I thank no one but them. The rest, keep on sucking *****." We wouldn't have him any other way though, would we? Which other insults belong on this list? Share your favourites below in the comments thread.