The Hollywood superstar was granted access to the Al-Ittihad dressing room as they take in pre-season friendly dates during a training camp in Portugal. Diesel was joined by film director and legendary New York Knicks fan Spike Lee.
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Diesel is best known for playing the character Dominic Toretto in the Fast & Furious franchise. He is a leader of friends and family in those movies, with motivational speeches often being delivered.
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WHAT DIESEL SAID
He gave another when crossing paths with Benzema and Co. Diesel said, with an interpreter on hand: “Each one of you should take it upon yourself to take the team as high as you can. You never have a moment off. No matter what time of day it is, you always have to be planning how to elevate your profile, your fame, because you are really talented. There is no limit for you. You are stars. The whole world is going to know your name.”
Diesel signed off by saying, as he turned to embrace Real Madrid legend and former France international Benzema: “I mean that guys, especially you brother.”