Maradona, part of Argentina's 1986 World Cup-winning team, is widely regarded among the greatest players in history.
"That needs to be said. People tell me, 'Diego you are 53 years old now'. Fifty-three? I've lived 80 with everything that I've gone through," the former Boca Juniors, Barcelona and Napoli star added.
Maradona admitted he was still hurt by his sacking as Argentina coach after the 2010 World Cup.
"It was painful. I wanted to continue," he said. "I didn't watch the team in the (2014 World Cup) qualifiers but in the World Cup you feel it. It's a lie that our blood is red. It's blue and white. I wanted the team to win."
