During the event that took place at the Bicentennial Theater in the city of Lionin Mexico“The last 10” could not hide his emotion while telling that “I dreamed of being a footballer when I was little because I wanted to buy a house for my mother. I had nothing else in mind.”
“Time passed and on November 10, 1996 I was lucky enough to make my debut in the first division with the Boca jersey. That day I was part of the most beautiful movie of my life.”continued Riquelmewho confessed that “it is a privilege to be here.”
He also stressed: “As time went by, I realized that people greeted you, showed you affection, and football began to have a different meaning. I never thought that being a football player would be so nice.”
Riquelme, who is one of the greatest idols in Boca’s history, highlighted: “I got to know the world, different cultures and lots of people. It’s wonderful when people show you affection.”
The former player of the Argentine national team He was recognized for his impressive career.
During his time as a footballer he won 11 titles with Mouth (five First Division, one Argentine Cup, three Libertadores, one Intercontinental and one South American Recopa), two with the Argentina U-20 team (South American and World Cup in 1997) and the gold medal in the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
The other footballers who were elected to the Hall of Fame alongside Riquelme:
- Andrea Pirlo (Italy)
- Carlos Salcido (Mexico)
- David Beckham (England)
- Diego Simeone (Argentina)
- Esther Mora (Mexico)
- Hernan Cristante (Mexico)
- Ivan Zamorano (Chile)
- Jaime Belmonte (Mexico)
- Jose Luis Felix Chilavert (Paraguay)
- Kristine Lilly (United States)
- Oliver Kahn (Germany)
- Omar Bravo (Mexico)
- Pony Ruiz (Mexico)
- Ricardo Pelaez (Mexico)
- Sepp Maier (Germany)
- Sinha (Mexico)
- Walter Ormeno (Mexico)
Source: Ambito
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