Riquelme thanks for his birthday. Photo: Capture TV.
On a cold night at the Bombonera a crowd xeneize celebrated Juan Román Riquelme’s birthday and left the match between Boca Juniors and Unión in the background. As the tallest idol and current vice president of the institution watched from the stage, the fans broke their hands ten minutes into the first half to celebrate its 44 years.
The Football Council boss had already celebrated with close friends and family over a Thursday night barbecue at Ezeiza Predio. A court, a ball and grilled meat. What else?
“Riquelme, Riquelme, Riquelme” was the war cry that local fans sang at the Alberto J. Armando stadium as ten minutes had passed on the scoreboard. With his partner in hand and the thermos under his arm, the idol greeted and thanked for the applause.
“An Eternal Romance”, the ovation for his birthday.
T-shirt with the ten on the back, an image of him kissing the ball and another flag proclaiming: “an eternal love story“. Images and sayings of all colors with which the Boca fans showed their eternal affection for the vice president.
“Happy birthday to you. Happy birthday to you. Happy birthday to you, Riquelme. Happy birthday to you”. The typical song “Happy Birthday” was also sung from the stands full of blue and gold flags. But then, a possible local scoring action brought the fans back into play.
Undoubtedly, today will be a special birthday that will remain in the memory of Riquelme and, why not, in that of all the Boca fans. It is known that there is a special relationship between them.
Source: Clarin
