With the elections looming, Román stepped forward to discuss the club’s current affairs and to direct several messages toward his rivals.
On Wednesday evening, November 22, Mouth They lost 3–2 to Estudiantes in the semi-final of the 2023 Argentine Cup, a setback that hindered their chances of reaching the next Copa Libertadores. After the game, Juan Román Riquelme gave an extensive interview to TyC Sports in which he spoke at length about multiple topics.
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Facing the possibility of missing a continental spot, the presidential candidate focused on his rival but also took aim at the media. He asked who the real leader of Boca’s greatest rival was and noted that television rarely highlights Boca’s ongoing struggle to stay in the Libertadores. He contrasted administrations by pointing out the six titles won under the current tenure and the two finals that remain, while noting that the previous president served eight years and collected six titles, a fact he felt was overlooked by critics.
He also addressed La Bombonera, a topic Andrés Ibarra emphasizes, and he spoke about plans for a new stadium. He warned fans not to be misled by promises and questioned the feasibility of a plan to rebuild the pitch, suggesting there has been little progress on basic infrastructure for years. He recalled a recent interaction with Leo Messi, who lauded Boca’s home. When Riquelme greeted him, Messi remarked that La Bombonera grows more beautiful each day.
MORE STATEMENTS FROM JUAN ROMÁN RIQUELME
CONFIDENCE IN VICTORY
He asserted that victory was essential: if the club did not win, he would not show up. The election, he argued, is straightforward: supporters must choose a football club and not let politics run the club’s affairs.
WHY LEAVE QATAR AIRWAYS
He explained that the club had gone a year without a sponsor and that the absence was anticipated six months earlier when the person pushing for a new president linked the sponsorship to political maneuvering. He expressed a preference for players such as Benedetto and Cavani and reaffirmed his affection for the club.
FROM DEBT TO SURPLUS
He framed the club’s finances as a measure of success: taking a debt-laden club and turning it into an engine that wins, with a strong youth pipeline making senior debuts for many players. He implied this track record demonstrates effective leadership on and off the field.
PLAY THE LIBERTADORES CUP
He noted a long tenure at the club and acknowledged that there have been seasons without Libertadores participation. Still, the emphasis remains on competing at the highest level, and he cautioned against overhyping outside opinions when the team does not meet expectations every year.
THE FINAL OF THE LIBERTADORES CUP
Riquelme expressed disappointment over the final, admitting the loss hurt deeply. Yet he underscored the resolve to keep fans engaged as the season begins, aiming to maintain leadership and momentum until the campaign ends.
Reported by Goal