tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34112228.post4624913118487531620..comments2023-08-24T03:41:03.133+12:00Comments on the beautiful game: A heavy-hearted goodbye: Juan Roman Riquelme leaves La LigaLindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09807392842004716065noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34112228.post-46320866066106020082007-03-20T14:36:00.000+12:002007-03-20T14:36:00.000+12:00Its usually the ability to handle pressure, unbear...Its usually the ability to handle pressure, unbearable pressure, that separates people who could have been great and the truly great players. Hence Riquelme, no matter how incredible a talent he may be, will always be at the fringes of greatness.Yossarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05558893746668135248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34112228.post-66492994421914241772007-02-16T20:26:00.000+13:002007-02-16T20:26:00.000+13:00risingson: I agree that he will probably stay in A...risingson: I agree that he will probably stay in Argentina - he always seems happier there. But if he can get his form back, seeing him kick ass in the Argentinean league would be brilliant too, especially since Boca need a saviour right about now (I'm unbiased in the Boca-River rivalry, but I'm almost starting to feel sorry for Boca after last season).<BR/><BR/>Lynda: You guys get Argentinean league games? Hopefully you guys can keep the rest of us posted on how he's going, then - how many wrinkles can you count in his forehead in a given game, and of course whether the famous goal celebration (cupping his ears with his hands) reappears or not. ;-)<BR/><BR/>Seriously, I'm crushed. But I wish him well.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09807392842004716065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34112228.post-55104379443783398772007-02-14T09:26:00.000+13:002007-02-14T09:26:00.000+13:00Oh, Linda, I'm right there with you on the Riquelm...Oh, Linda, I'm right there with you on the Riquelme sorrow. During that Champions League match I fell in love with all the same qualities you mention here--a match I went into with a kind of lukewarm support for Arsenal and emerged from a Villarreal fan--and the World Cup clinched it. Luckily we get Boca matches here but I really hope to see him back in Europe.lyndahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02674877442859132831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34112228.post-29160447964912276592007-02-14T03:15:00.000+13:002007-02-14T03:15:00.000+13:00Such a shame to see such talent go to waste. Rique...Such a shame to see such talent go to waste. Riquelme doesn't belong in a league that isn't at his level. Since his loan is 5 months, I think it indicates the possibility that Riquelme is waiting for a team to show interest. In all likelihood, Riquelme will stay in Argentina where things are easier and he's probably less questioned. <BR/><BR/>But I do hope he returns to Europe and dedicates himself to winning something. Although just typing that seems silly. As his penalty kick miss and his loss in the World Cup and his mom's state, seems to have knocked the wind out of his sails. I can't picture him being that motivated anymore.<BR/><BR/>Let's hope Argentina rejuvenates him...pdphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01453426928981642986noreply@blogger.com