5 lesser known facts about Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone

Diego Simeone Atletico Madrid
Diego Simeone ranks among the most inspiration managers of his generation.

3) He feared no one but himself

Diego Simeone Argentina
Simeone played club football in Italy, Spain and Argentina.

Fearful would probably be one of the last words that could be used to describe Diego Simeone. Never too far from a confrontation, Simeone was always like a raging bull on the field and in his own words, did not fear any opponent ever.

Speaking about whom he feared during his playing career, Simeone said, “There was no player or team in particular. In fact, I feared myself the most because I knew that if I wasn't mentally prepared to give 100 per cent in every game then I wasn't the same player.“

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