Every year is usually busy for Boca. Above all, with the goal of the seventh Libertadores ahead. However, 2023 is overloaded with elections. and also, for farewell to Juan Román Riquelme. Yes, the idol vice president already has a date for the match that will mark his retirement from football, beyond the fact that he hung up his boots 9 years ago, on December 7, 2014 with the Argentinos Juniors shirt against Douglas Haig . It will be June 25 and it is no coincidence: that Sunday, the historic “10” will be able to count on the presence of Lionel Messi at the Bombonera.
The day before, the Argentina national team captain will take part in another farewell match, that of Maxi Rodríguez in Rosario. And having a special guest like the world champion star seduces the manager.
Is there electoral research behind this decision? In principle, one of the ideas that Riquelme had was to organize this friendly a few days before the elections. The truth is He anticipated the show because Leo’s participation, just one day before their birthday, is a pleasure that the Don Torcuato star wanted to allow himself.
It is difficult for those who choose to vote for Román to change their outlook on a party that will bring together great personalities, but will attract the world’s attention. His former colleagues from the glory days will be there: Jorge Bermúdez, Raúl Cascini, Marcelo Delgado, Mauricio Serna. (all members of the Football Council) e the coach will be Carlos Bianchi, of course.
What will the former players who today support Andrés Ibarra, the opposition candidate promoted by Mauricio Macri, do? Will Riquelme invite them? Among them are Martín Palermo, Roberto Abbondanzieri and the Barros Schelotto twins, no less. At the Bombonera there would also be Angel Di María and Leandro Paredes, two other world champions, to fire Román, the player.
“Yeah… I think we’ll do it this year. We’ll see if some things get fixed, but that can’t happen this year. There are many people who want to do this. I’m a little embarrassed because it’s been a long time already. I don’t know if I will have the courage to wear shorts again,” Riquelme said a few weeks ago when he was consulted on the matter.
It is not yet known when ticket sales will begin, but strong demand was expected.
Source: Clarin
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