Following a brief retirement, Juan Roman Riquelme is back with Boca Juniors and he's up to his old tricks. In the 25th minute of the second leg of Boca's Copa Libertadores round of 16 tie against Corinthians, Riquelme launched a shot from distance that floated over the diving keeper and into to far side of the net.
The night Roman returns. By Gonza Rodriguez x Dale con Comba.
The Argentine Clausura is in full force, but tonight Juan Roman Riquelme returns to La Bombonera to suit up for Boca Juniors. After a long spell of contemplating retirement, tonight will be the first time JRR is playing in 8 months, and for the occasion our two incrediblejefes capos artists based in South America created something special.
05.02.2013 - Después de cinco horas de reunión el presidente de Boca, Daniel Angelici, enfrentó a todo el periodismo apostado entre la puerta y su auto para no hacer declaraciones. Boca no aceptó las condiciones de Riquelme y/o Riquelme no aceptó las condiciones de Boca y entonces fue el propio jugador quien tuvo que salir a micrófonos a confirmar que su salida definitiva de Boca es por decisión propia.
11.12.2012 - El presidente de Boca, Daniel Angelici, confirmó en conferencia de prensa lo que todos sabían, que el contrato de Julio César Falcioni (DT) no será renovado. La decisión fue consensuada días antes, cuando el entrenador fue abucheado en la Bombonera en la última presentación xeneize del Torneo Inicial a pesar de la victoria (2-1) sobre Godoy Cruz.
"Espero que la pelota me haga caso. Cuando la tratas bien, hace caso." "No juego al fútbol para hacer amigos." "Yo amo a este club. Cuando me pongo la camiseta de Boca no me pongo cualquier camiseta, me pongo mi camiseta.
Shortly after Boca Juniors lost to Corinthians in the Copa Libertadores final, 34-year-old Juan
Roman Riquelme announced his intention to leave the Argentine giants for a second time. It was a
devastating blow to Boca fans made even worse when word spread that their all-mighty hero might go
to Brazil to join Flamengo.
Emerson's brace sparked a famous Corinthians victory over six times Copa Libertadores champions
Boca Juniors. The first leg ended in a 1-1 draw. It was the first Libertadores title for
Corinthians in the 52 year history of the competition which has favoured Argentinian clubs (22
titles) over the Brazilians (16 titles) by quite some distance.
After 15 years, we're going to miss you, Riquelme.
In 1996, a lanky midfielder made his debut for Boca Juniors. 15 years later, he closes his Boca
Juniors career. Losing to Corinthians in the Copa Libertadores wasn't his ideal way to go out, but
Juan Roman Riquelme has inspired a generation of Argentine fútbolistas.
Juan Roman Riquelme always said he would like to retire in a Boca Juniors jersey, but last
night's 3-1 aggregate defeat in the Copa Libertadores final against Brazilian side Corinthians was
surely not the way he wanted to go.
Shortly after Boca's ouster, the 34-year-old attacking midfielder and former Argentine
international informed gathered reporters of his decision to leave the club effective
immediately.
Boca Juniors star Juan Roman Riquelme has announced he is leaving Boca Juniors because he wants to
have more time to spend at barbecues. The 34-year-old announced his decision to quit following
Boca's defeat to Brazilian side Corinthians in last night's Copa Libertadores final. He said: "I
can not perform 100 per cent.
05.07.2012 - Llamaba la atención que el caldo espeso se removía en las horas previas a una
final de Copa Libertadores y muchos hinchas de Boca echaban culpas sobre el periodismo. Pero la
cuestión trascendió desde el propio twitter de Sebastián Riquelme (hermano): "la bomba es mañana en Brasil.
Copa Libertadores final 2012: Preview + 5 Players to Watch is a post from: Just Football
After a 1-1 draw in the first leg at La Bombonera, Boca Juniors travel to
Brazil to face Corinthians in the second leg of the 2012 Copa Libertadores
final tonight.
Argentinian side Boca Juniors put themselves on the brink of their 10th Copa Libertadores final
as they beat Universidad de Chile 2-0 at home in the first leg of their last-four tie.
The hosts opened the scoring after 15 minutes. Pablo Mouche sped down the right and found
Santiago Silva, who controlled the ball in the box and beat keeper Jhonny Herrera with a low
shot.
Alessandro Nesta has confirmed he will leave AC Milan at season's end, and MLS is among the
places he might land at next.
Nesta said during a press conference on Thursday morning that after 10 years with Milan, he was
ready to depart due to all the tournaments the team plays in forcing him to the bench.
Near the end of Boca Juniors' 2-1 Copa Libertadores win over Union Espanola on Wednesday, Union
Espanola defender Diego Scotti apparently had had enough of Juan Roman Riquelme, so he blatantly
swept his legs out from under him. Scotti was quickly shown a red card for the act, which was so
flagrant it was almost funny.
En este espacio hemos platicado de este jugador que casi no corre, pero como divierte. Para algunos
es Tristelme, pero si esta feliz hasta comercial le hacen.
Desde hace tiempo que queria compartirles este vídeo, es relativamente reciente,para que vean que
al mejor cazador se le va la liebre, aquí lo mejor es la reacción,buscando testigos, para
después abrazar a la pelota como echandole la culpa; y de nuevo cero reacción facial.
All the futbolitos we've spoken to from Argentina (who support Boca
disculpeIndependiente fans!) share the same level affection for
Juan Roman Riquelme, who is easily one of the club's most respected players. We
can also reveal that he's a very level-headed hombre, and for that reason, has struck a
chord with many football fans.
Last year three Barcelona players shared the stage at the FIFA Ballon d'Or Gala and that
remarkable scene could be repeated this year as eight Barcelona players have made the 23-man Ballon
d'Or shortlist, with Lionel Messi odds on favourite to win the award for the third year in
succession.
Argentinos - Boca 0 - 0: Buon pareggio per gli ospiti Di Jacopo Nozza Argentinos Juniors-Boca
Juniors è uno dei tanti derby d'Argentina e le due squadre si affrontano per la nona giornata
dell'Apertura nello stadio intitolato a Diego Armando Maradona. Il Pibe de Oro è stato infatti
grande protagonista con entrambe le maglie,così come Juan Roman Riquelme,cresciuto nelle giovanili
dell'Argentinos
Boca Juniors had a disappointing debut in this Apertura Championship, being held to a scoreless
draw by Olimpo last weekend. Julio Falcioni is already under pressure, especially with a possible
presidential election looming, and would love a victory over Union on Monday (8:15 p.
In which Boca Juniors vet Juan Roman Riquelme endures a barrage of close-range gobbage and
spitoonery from a goon in the crowd as he tries to take a corner during Boca's 0-0 draw with Olimpo
at the tiny Bahia Blanca stadium over the weekend...
Said the Boca legend after the game: "People are used to doing this in our country and nothing
surprises you", before going on to complain about the state of the Olimpo pitch which says a fair
bit about the current state of Argentinian football right there.
It took only three minutes midway through the first half for Boca Juniors to take control of the
latest Superclasico, as the home side came away with a 2-0 victory Sunday in La Bombonera. River
Plate goalkeeper Juan Pablo Carrizo was expected to be a key figure in this showdown between the
two eternal nemeses, and Carrizo played his part in a negative way in the final result.
Blackburn, in their relentless search for a 'marquee' signing, have reportedly been offered the
services of Boca Juniors stalwart (and light of legendary Gol TV commentator Ray Hudson's
life) Juan Roman Riquelme on the cheap.
Riquelme's agent Barry McIntosh (you can almost smell the pinstripes) told the Lancashire
Telegraph:
"I have spoken with (middle man) Jerome Anderson, who is doing a lot of work for Blackburn
Rovers, about a deal for Riquelme and it is being thought about.
Barring a negotiations breakdown, Kerith Gabriel says to expect a new Union signing this week. The latest in Valdes rumors (now with a Uruguayan theme). USMNT training camp. Blatter does not approve. More news.
Hackworth says team's spirits are good. Valdes, Gomez and Daniel get national team call-ups. Union academy goalkeeper Zack Steffen called us to US U-20s. More news.
The annual Match Against Poverty featuring (slimmer) Ronaldo and friends against Zidane and friends once again featured a staggering collection of talents from past and present. In addition to the two legends the teams were named after, the likes of Zico, Juan Roman Riquelme, Roberto Carlos, Romario and Bebeto gathered in Porto Alegre, Brazil to bring back memories of greatness for older fans.
En un partido amistoso dos ex galácticos decidieron armar sus escuadras con leyendas del fútbol mundial y recaudar fondos para una noble causa, que año con año piensan realizar para ayudar a combatir la pobreza en Brasil y Africa. En esta edición fue en Porto Alegre Brasil.
El atacante francés Zidane a pesar de haber perdido el partido fue el que más clase mostró de todos los jugadores en la cancha; anoto un golazo que nos hizo recordar aquel monstruo de gol que realizo con el Real Madrid en la final de la Champions League.
Manchester United and Liverpool in tussle to sign Mexican Hector Herrera - originally posted on
Soccerlens.com
Manchester United and Liverpool are locked in a transfer battle to sign highly-rated Mexican
midfielder Hector Herrera. The 22-year-old played a significant role in his country's shock success
at the Olympic Games this summer, in which the Central American side beat Brazil 2-1 in the
final.
Following on from Muang Thong United's flirtation of Italian Alessandro Del Pierro comes news of
another South East Asian football team linking themselves with the great and the good.
This time it is Malaysian Premier League side Johor. They are talking about bringing over Juan
Roman Riquelme and Pablo Aimar for next season!
Xavi, Pirlo, Carrick, Modric... A Tactical And Statistical Analysis of Deep-Lying Playmakers in
2011-12 is a post from: Just Football
With the death of the traditional number 10 many of Europe's top sides have looked to other
areas of the pitch for the creative spark, which has seen the rise of the ‘inverted forward' or
‘inverted play-maker,' who dictates the play from wider positions.
Ever since Carlos Tevez's shocking behaviour more than a month ago during Manchester City's
Champions League loss to Bayern Munich, the Argentina has experienced a run of misfortune that
could make any superstitious person cringe in fear. Of course, all this has been brought about by
his own undoing.
A worried Checho Batista faced with a must win against Costa Rica
Watching Leo Messi, a shadow of himself struggle against Colombia throws into sharp relief the
magnificent Barca midfield that makes goalscoring look so easy. The Albiceleste should on first
look fare just as well with their squad teaming with the creative talent the likes of Ezequiel
Lavezzi, Ever Banega, Javier Pastore, Fernando Gago, Esteban Cambiasso, and Angel Di Maria.
The 2000 Copa Libertadores quarterfinals (second leg) between Boca and River Plate. The first
leg had gone to their fiercest rivals, 2-1. Martin Palermo came on in the last 15 minutes. It was
his first match after an ACL tear kept him out of action for six months. Boca were up 2-0.
Juan Roman Riquelme lays off the ball for a streaking Christian Gimenez who cuts the ball back
from the sideline.
With luminaries like Don Diego and Juan Roman Riquelme in attendance Boca bade a moist eyed
farewell to the heroic figure of Martin Palermo striding on the pitch in his superman cape.
Sergio Batista is contemplating a proper international send off for Palermo in the friendly
against Albania before the Copa America begins.
Inter's early-season woes continued as Wesley Sneijder was ruled out of the club's upcoming
Champions League match with CSKA Moscow as he nurses a thigh problem. Sneijder's absence in
Tuesday's match is a big blow to Inter, which needs points after losing its Champions League
opener against Trabzonspor last week.
One of the top matches in all the world this weekend won't be played in England, Spain, Germany
or anywhere else in Europe. It'll be happening in Argentina.
Boca Juniors and River Plate renew their Superclasico rivalry Sunday afternoon (3 p.m.), and
while Boca Juniors hitman Martin Palermo (above, right) has enjoyed a fascinating career with many
memorable moments, scoring a goal in his final Superclasico would certainly be very special.
