Club Atlético Boca JuniorsJuan Román Riquelme / Current team (vice-president)Club Atlético Boca Juniors is an Argentine sports club headquartered in La Boca, a neighbourhood of Buenos Aires. Wikipedia

Where is Riquelme now?

Club Atlético Boca JuniorsJuan Román Riquelme / Current team (vice-president)Club Atlético Boca Juniors is an Argentine sports club headquartered in La Boca, a neighbourhood of Buenos Aires. Wikipedia

Why did Riquelme leave Villarreal?

Riquelme, who at the time was 34 years old, stated that he would be leaving the club as a result of not have enough energy left to continue. Riquelme admitted he would quit Boca as he had nothing more left to give because he was exhausted, and also signalled that he needed a break from football.

How old is Riquelme?

43 years (June 24, 1978)Juan Román Riquelme / Age

Did Riquelme play with Maradona?

The last match of Diego Maradona’s incredible career came as a Boca Juniors player in the Superclasico against River Plate at the Monumental. He was substituted with his team a goal down, replaced by teenage hopeful Juan Roman Riquelme. The young playmaker proceeded to turn the game on its head as Boca won 2-1.

Did Riquelme play with Messi?

Curiously, Messi and Riquelme played together years later with the Albiceleste at the 2006 World Cup in Germany.

Why is Riquelme the last 10?

Regarded as one of the last genuine number 10s, Riquelme made the playmaker role his own, capable of picking the locks of the toughest defences with pinpoint passing and a level of creativity that only the rarest players possess.

Was Riquelme slow?

Because I watched him so late in his career, my image of Riquelme has always been one of an older, slower midfielder who outwitted his opponents with his close dribbling skills and long-range passing. In 2005, he still had those on-ball abilities, but he was also dynamic.

Why did Riquelme fail Barcelona?

Hristo Stoichkov: ‘Riquelme didn’t succeed at Barca because he had imbecile Van Gaal as coach’ The Argentinian great only managed one season at the Camp Nou stadium after arriving in 2002. The Bulgarian attacker explains the Dutch coach used Riquelme wrongly.

What boots did Riquelme wear?

Adidas X Speedflow+ – Fact Sheet

Name X Speedflow+
Brand Adidas
Pack Sapphire Edge
Type Speed
Top players Karim Benzema Lionel Messi Luis Díaz

What happened to Riquelme at FC Barcelona?

Barça manager Louis van Gaal described Riquelme as a “political signing” and treated him with indifference. When the Dutchman did play him, he did so rarely, deploying him as a winger. Thus, the player was unable to find his form during a period of largely substitute appearances, losing his place in the first team.

What does Juan Riquelme do now?

Juan Román Riquelme ( Spanish pronunciation: [ˈxwan roˈman riˈkelme]; born 24 June 1978) is an Argentine former professional footballer and current 2nd vice-president of Argentine Club Atlético Boca Juniors, where he is also responsible of the football department, including youth academy and women’s sections.

Will Riquelme return to Boca Juniors?

On 4 February 2013, it was reported that Riquelme had stated that he was prepared to return to Boca Juniors and that he had contacted Boca coach Carlos Bianchi that he would be available to return. It was confirmed on 8 February 2013 that Riquelme would return to Boca Juniors.

Why did Riquelme retire from the Argentina national team?

This affected the health of Riquelme’s mother, who had been hospitalized twice in two months after the 2006 World Cup, and this led to Riquelme publicly announcing his international retirement from the Argentina national team on 13 September 2006. At that point, Riquelme had made 37 international appearances and had scored eight goals.