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Learn about the life and career of Juan Román Riquelme, an Argentine former footballer and current president of Boca Juniors. He is considered one of the greatest playmakers of all time and won many titles with Boca and Argentina.
Juan Román Riquelme former footballer from Argentina Attacking Midfield last club: AA Argentinos Juniors * Jun 24, 1978 in San Fernando de la Buena Vista, Argentina.
- Move to Barcelona
- Finding A Home at Villarreal
- International Issues
- Fallout at Villarreal
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After almost 200 games, 44 goals, countless assists, pirouettes and defence-splitting through-balls, Riquelme joined Barcelona for £10million in 2002. But by that time, even in the more sedate and tactically sophisticated Spanish league, greater intensity and stamina were being demanded. It was no longer enough to coast on technique alone. In what ...
Unloved at Barcelona, he found refuge in the most unlikely of places. Riquelme was loaned out to Villarreal, who had reached the top flight for the first time in 1998. Situated in a small, unassuming city, looking out over the Mediterranean Sea, Riquelme’s love for football was reignited by a club willing to build around him. Over the next four yea...
On the international stage, meanwhile, after a spell of exile from the Argentina squad, Riquelme had become the lynchpin under Jose Pekerman heading into the 2006 World Cup. They started their campaign by beating Ivory Coast 2-1, with Riquelme setting up both goals, and then crushed Serbia and Montenegro 6-0 as the puppet master put on one of his f...
It wasn’t the first time that Riquelme had fallen out with authority. By this point he was back at Boca Juniors, no longer the darling of Villarreal. A reserved character, yet one who knew his worth to the team, he’d begun to take liberties that his performances no longer justified. Manuel Pellegrini and the club’s president, Fernando Roig, had fin...
A tribute to the pure playmaker who defined the role of No.10 for Argentina and dazzled at Boca, Barcelona and Villarreal. Learn about his career, achievements, controversies and retirement from the national team.
Biografía, trayectoria y logros del ex futbolista y dirigente argentino, actual presidente de Boca Juniors. Conocido como el mejor jugador de la historia del club y uno de los mejores mediocampistas de su generación.
Experience the Magic of Riquelme: 100+ Mind-Blowing Skills | A Jaw-Dropping Compilation! From pinpoint passes to mesmerizing dribbles, Riquelme showcases his soccer sorcery with over 100 ...
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Learn about the life and achievements of Juan Román Riquelme, one of the last classic number 10's in football history. From his Boca Juniors debut to his World Cup and Copa Libertadores glory, discover his style, skills, and controversies.
