Almost a month after his farewell party, Juan roman riquelme thanked the partners of Boca who were present at The Bombonera for his tribute. The Vice President of Xeneize wrote an emotional message that was disseminated through social networks and quickly went viral among the fans of the Ribera team.
«Riquelme is happy and it is thanks to you. I want to thank you and each partner who came to me on Sunday the 25th to celebrate the most important game with me, the one that will remain in my heart for the rest of my life”, expresses the text with the signature of the idol Xeneize.
What happened to the money from your farewell party?
«It is a normal event, in which Boca as an institution in the minute book stipulates that this money goes to him … I asked the CD please that with what was collected the expenses will be paid and with what is left over the gym for the boys of Inferior. That is my dream. The idea is that Boca does not spend a penny. If he were not vice president, I think he would have done the same, “Román confessed in a recent interview broadcast on YouTube.
Juan Román Riquelme’s speech at his farewell
«I arrived in 96 and I was lucky that I entered a movie, the most beautiful movie that can happen to a person. I dreamed of being a footballer when I was little. When I ran at Don Torcuato I wanted to be Beto Márcico, Maradona, Manteca. And then I had them as companions. Today the players of the National Team came. I can only say thank you very much. They finished playing a little while ago. They have traveled a very long journey. From day one they said yes. Afterwards, all the rest are people I love very much and they have made me enjoy the National Team”, began the idol Xeneize.
Later, he highlighted the three guest coaches, who marked his career on fire: «José (Pekerman), you were my coach when I was little and you have helped me a lot. I love you very much and I hope you and the whole family are very happy. (Alfio Basile) He is the cutest tonight, with that beard and that cap. He has taught me as an athlete and much more as a person. I love him very much, Coco. It took me a long time to find it.”
In this context and looking at the Viceroy, Román stated: «Here, the man (Carlos Bianchi), who arrived in 1998… He is to blame for all of us bosteros thinking that winning the Copa Libertadores is very easy. Shame on you. That people are fond of us is because the Lord taught us to compete, to be better. I just have to say thank you. I love him very much, I feel part of his family. I love you”.
“Football has given me everything in my life. I dreamed of buying the house for my mom. Nothing more than that. I made my debut against Unión de Santa Fe and I was lucky that they gave me an ovation, “he continued before making a special mention. «Many things happened and I was lucky. I had to play with the greatest I saw as a child, which was Maradona. I was lucky. As a child it was the greatest thing I saw, “added the former player and put on a Xeneize shirt with Diego’s name on the back, while La Bombonera chanted the name of Pelusa.
Along these lines, Juan Román Riquelme continued: «Then time passed, I got older and I was lucky that I played with someone incredibly great (Lionel Messi). I don’t know if they are bigger than Maradona, but they are the two biggest I’ve ever seen. It’s wonderful to have you here today. I know, dwarf, that you had to go on vacation, I apologize to your family that you had to stay a few more days. Grateful because you always said yes to me. Being lucky to have you here is unforgettable. I hope you had a good time. I love you very much”.
To sentence, Juan Román Riquelme stated: «I repeat again, on November 10 I entered a movie. As a boy I dreamed of being a footballer, nothing more. I can’t get so much love from all of you. Soccer gave me too much. My dad made me a bostero and I know I’m going to die a bostero. Just say thank you. Every day that I get up I ask God that we can continue to have this relationship, this respect. Without you I could not live. I love you so much. Thank you so much”.
