4 Quotes & Sayings By Diego Costa

Diego Costa is a Spanish footballer who plays for Atlético Madrid, and the Spain national team. His playing style has been described as "intense" and "aggressive" by Spanish media, and Diego Costa himself has said his playing style would be a "good fit for English football." He is a tough-tackling midfielder known for his direct style of play. He joined Atlético Madrid from Deportivo La Coruña in 2011 for €15m, and scored his first goal for the club on his debut against Real Zaragoza, in a 2011–12 La Liga match. He has since helped Atlético to two league titles and two UEFA Champions League finals; he scored the winning goal in the 2013 UEFA Super Cup final against rivals Real Madrid, and was named Man of the Match.

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I don't think I am the type of person who thinks, 'I dunno. Things are getting on top of me.' It's not that I think I'm any different to most people. I always make a big effort, to fight with all my strength, make the best of a situation, and always want to win. Diego Costa
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You just have to be prepared because in the Premier League, you are not always going to have more than once chance to score. When it comes your way, you have to be ready to take that chance. If you're not calm, you know it might not come again. Diego Costa
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In Brazil, if you have a son, the first thing you give him is a football. That's the first gift - so my dad was no different. Diego Costa