Riquelme announces his farewell match, date, stadium and the best people who will accompany him in his last farewell

After years of waiting and uncertainty, finally Juan Roman Riquelme He will hold a press conference this afternoon Pomponera To announce his farewell ceremony which is already known as Sunday June 25.

Boca’s historic 10 ensured that this postponed match will mark his farewell to football, surrounded by former teammates and friends the game has given him.

Riquelme turns 45 next Saturday the 24th, and the next day he will celebrate a football farewell with his loved ones.

“It took me a long time to make this decision, but I’m very happy that there’s less to go before I re-enter the most beautiful field in the world. Let’s hope it’s a good day.”

Happy farewell to you

“I know it feels weird, but one day it has to happen. This is my place, this is my life. It’s being home, being with my people again, having a good Sunday like we’ve always done. It’s going to be amazing no doubt. Being a footballer again. It feels so good to get dressed, to touch a ball again, to see people again, to start running around like a kid, and the stands turn white.

Confirm Messi’s presence

“Messi will be there. It’s a dream for me, the best player of all time. I’m lucky to see Maradona and him, to be a teammate with both of them. I’m sure he’s going to have a good time, he’s going to be in the most beautiful stadium in the world, with the most beautiful fans in the world. … It will be wonderful”.

Form your farewell

“The teams are already clear. If I add two Boca teams, Messi won’t be able to play. It will be Boca against the Argentina national team and we hope people will enjoy it a lot.

Other statistics

“I call Coco (Basil) and I can’t find him. Let’s hope he finds him before the 25th. Carlos (Bianzi) is the best coach in the history of our club, better than me. He taught us to compete, to dream, and to make our team happy for our fans. It’s his fault the fans are demanding the Copa Libertadores, it’s his fault. It’s great for me to feel that from my family, he’s already back from France and will be on the pitch in that match”.

Time to play

“I’ll try to play the whole game, I don’t know if I’m going to get there. Let’s hope we’ll be good.”