Manu Ginóbili, one of the great figures in the history of Argentine sports, left behind an incredible quote that has resurfaced after Argentina’s defeat against Spain in the World Cup final.
“In Argentina, we believe that you win with guts and courage. But no, you win by playing well”, he said after the defeat against Lithuania at the Rio de Janeiro Olympic Games in 2016.
Now, in July 2026, it went viral again online with more than a million views, as if Argentine sports needed to hear Manu every time courage was not enough.
Is Ginóbili right, or does fighting spirit also count when it comes to winning?