Juan Román Riquelme Quotes

Juan Román Riquelme is a retired Argentine footballer. Considered one of the most talented Argentine players of his generation, Riquelme was best known for his creative passing. An offensive midfield playmaker, he combined passing, vision, and technical skills with goalscoring ability from midfield; he was also capable of playing as a deep-lying playmaker. He spent most of his career with Boca Juniors, but also had a significant spell in Spain with Villarreal. He is considered one of the best playmakers of his generation, and he has been recognised as one of the "last true number 10s" due to his playmaking abilities and unique playing style, which drew comparisons with Diego Maradona, in his youth.Riquelme was named the Argentine Footballer of the Year four times. An Argentine international for 11 years, Riquelme represented the nation at the 2006 World Cup and two Copa América tournaments, reaching the final in the 2007 edition; he also participated in the 2005 Confederations with Argentina, reaching the final, and he led his country as captain to win a Gold medal at the 2008 Olympics.

✵ 24. June 1978
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Famous Juan Román Riquelme Quotes

“They're gonna write that I'm a fag and the people is gonna believe it”

After attending to a meeting arranged by criminals from the heavy supporters of Boca Juniors http://www.ellitoral.com/index.php/id_um/58529-manana-van-a-poner-que-riquelme-es-puto-y-voy-a-quedar-que-lo-soy

“I have the disgrace to play in this club”

Refering his own club, Boca Juniors, after losing the match with River Plate http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQ44-u6w90I

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