2023-06-24 17:18:09
Andrés Iniesta, former Barcelona player and world champion in 2010, sent an affectionate letter to Juan Román Riquelme on the occasion of the farewell match for the Argentine star to be played this Sunday at La Bombonera.
“In the end, you will have the game you deserve, Román. I regret not being able to accompany you in this very special moment enjoying that magic that La Bombonera gives off,” Iniesta said in a letter published by the sports newspaper Olé.
Iniesta, who two weeks ago had his own farewell match once morest Japanese Vissel Kobe and who is still in the Asian country, took advantage of the letter to express his “thank you” to Riquelme, “for everything the former Boca footballer has given him.” Juniors to the world of football.
The Spanish midfielder recalled the moments in which they shared a dressing room at Barcelona, specifically in the 2002/2003 season, when an established Riquelme coincided in the squad with a very young Iniesta.
“I cannot forget how you welcomed me at a time that was undoubtedly delicate for you. But you always helped me. Both on the field and off. You had infinite generosity towards a young man who was looking at the Camp Nou for the first time, ”said the one from Fuentealbilla, regarding a few days that“ will last forever ”in his memory.
Regarding this Sunday’s game, Iniesta underlined his happiness at Riquelme’s return to the “garden” of his home, La Bombonera, in a match that will be up to the task of a “genius” like the idol xeneize.
“You will not see me physically in Buenos Aires, but I will be there. Together with you and yours, assisting as a privileged spectator to that beautiful movie of your life. Thank you for everything, Román”, declared the Spanish midfielder.
Jewels of Argentine soccer, such as Lionel Messi, Pablo Aimar and Alfio ‘Coco’ Basile, and from the ‘Boca Juniors world’, such as Carlos Bianchi, Guillermo Barros Schelotto and Óscar Córdoba, among others, are on the confirmed list for the tribute that will receive Riquelme at La Bombonera.
This stadium will host an event that the former footballer from Boca (1996-2002, 2007-2012 and 2013-2014), Barcelona (2002-2003), Villarreal (2003-2007) and Argentinos Juniors (2014-2015) has been waiting for eight years, since January 25, 2015, he publicly announced his withdrawal.
Born in San Fernando (Buenos Aires province) 44 years ago, Riquelme was one of the best Argentine soccer players of his generation, without a doubt an outstanding position in midfield, and considered a historical idol of the club in which he is now vice president. .
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