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- Speaking Sunday in an interview with ESPN Argentina, the 2008 Olympic gold medalist made it official: "I've made the decision to not play football anymore," said the 36-year-old Riquelme. "I have been clear since after [earning] promotion with Argentinos. I was clear that to continue playing it had to be something that interested me.
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Riquelme converted Argentina's first spot kick as they won 6–5 on penalties, with Argentina successfully converting each penalty. On 29 June, Argentina faced Brazil in the final. Riquelme played the full 90 minutes as Argentina were defeated 4–1 at the Commerzbank-Arena in Frankfurt.
Mar 11, 2009 · BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) - Playmaker Juan Roman Riquelme quit the Argentine national side for the second time in three years on Tuesday and blamed coach Diego Maradona for his decision. "The...
Jan 30, 2015 · He quit Argentina’s national team and Boca twice; after another controversial exit, from Villarreal, he spent months without playing at all. Despite all that, he never kneeled to the powers...
Playmaker Juan Roman Riquelme quit the Argentine national side for the second time in three years and blamed coach Diego Maradona for his decision. Riquelme, who is seen as a...
Mar 11, 2009 · Playmaker Juan Roman Riquelme quit the Argentine national side for the second time in three years and blamed coach Diego Maradona for his decision.
Jul 3, 2023 · 3 Jul 2023. The Argentinian maestro faced Lionel Messi and Co at his delayed testimonial in June 2023. Juan Roman Riquelme retired from football in 2015. Riquelme captained a Boca Juniors...
Mar 11, 2009 · Less than two weeks after he took over, Maradona reportedly threatened to quit after the Argentine association refused to allow him to name Oscar Ruggeri as his assistant. The...
