Boca Juniors

Jilted lovers and Arsenal fans take note. This is how you win back someone you love.

Or if nothing else, this is how you try.

Supporters of Argentine club Boca Juniors have taken to the streets of Buenos Aires in a grand gesture meant to convince Juan Roman Riquelme to stay.

Known as a banderazo (flag protest), the demonstration had its beginnings on social networks and expanded to "thousands" at Boca's stadium, La Bombonera (Buenos Aires Herald).

And it's not just Buenos Aires. According to the Associated Press, the protest spread throughout the country Monday. The AP reports that "two dozen groups of fans" were involved.

The banderazo protests form the backdrop for today's B/R Viral Video of the Day. The video comes from a Visión Siete newscast, and the action begins about 55 seconds in.

For those who need reminding, this all happened because Riquelme announced last week he had played his last match for Boca. The match was a defeat to Corinthians in the second leg of the Copa Libertadores final (ESPNSoccernet).

Brazil's Flamengo quickly showed interest in the Argentine playmaker (Goal.com).

Riquelme, a 34-year-old creative midfielder, began his professional career with Boca in 1996 and stayed until 2002, when he joined Barcelona. He returned to Buenos Aires on loan in 2007 and signed a permanent deal in 2008.

During his two spells with Boca Juniors, Riquelme has won five league titles and the Copa Libertadores three times.

His departure is thought to be related to disagreements with Boca manager Julio Cesar Falcioni.

So, if you were Riquelme, would this be enough to convince you to return? Or would you need to see Falcioni get the boot as well?

(h/t Dirty Tackle)

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Legendary Argentine club Boca Juniors lost a league match 2-1 to Tigre on Sunday. And then all hell broke loose.

Tigre benefited from a late Boca own goal, and afterwards, Boca's players took out their frustration the way all professionals do in these kinds of situations.

They got into a fight with Tigre's fans, of course.

The incident was caught on camera, and the video of it appears above. Trust me, it got pretty feisty for a few moments.

Apparently, the whole thing started when Boca's bus was parked in the same area as Tigre's fans. Big mistake.

Fresh off a disheartening loss, Boca's players got into a war of words with the fans. Then, predictably, violence erupted.

From 101 Great Goals:

Boca striker Santiago “the Tank” Silva, Rolando Schiavi and Franco Sosa all confronted Tigre fans and the police were forced to fire rubber bullets in the air to disperse the crowd.

The press in Argentina have blamed Boca coach Julio César Falcioni for his inflammatory post-match comments, where he blamed the referee for both of Tigre’s goals.

Unfortunately for Boca Juniors, they didn't win this fight either. But they did look muy macho wearing their matching, preppy frat boy-esque clothes.

Despite the loss, Boca still lead the Argentine Clausura on goal difference ahead of Newell's Old Boys. And even if this season falls apart now, they did win the Apertura by a whopping 12 points last season.

So what's next for Boca and their manager? I say they get Ralph Lauren on the phone pronto for a new line of activewear.

(h/t: 101GG)

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With Villareal flirting with the snares of relegation, an old player has expressed interest in resurrecting the team from it's current woes, according the Argentine newspaper Marca. 

When asked if he followed his former team, Riquelme responded:

"It's my club. Next to Boca, that is. I have spent incredible years there and now I see that they are suffering. Those years were marvelous...I think we were better than Arsenal and derserved to play in the (Champions League) final against Barça, but we just didn't. 

Riquelme spent four years with the club after an unsuccessful stint with Barcelona. After great success with Villareal, Riquelme departed the club after an alleged falling out with coach Manuel Pellegrini.

With new coach José Francisco Molina at the helm, Riquelme has expressed a desire to make a return to the club. 

"If they asked me to come help them, and I had permission from Boca, I would go tomorrow," Riquelme said.

He elaborated:

"I am grateful to the people there and it's my club in addition to Boca. It's a part of my life. I will always love Villareal. They treated me really well and if they need me I'll be there. I'm sure they'll do well anyways, but if they want, I'd take a plane and go there."

Riquelme addressed his exit from the club after a good stay, saying that it wasn't his relationship with Pellegrini, but that he had some problems with some men in the front office who are still at Villareal. 

"I always say that in life we must be grateful," the 33-year-old Argentine asserted. "It's true that we had some problems with Llaneza and Roig (Villareal officials)...but, again, Villareal is my club and I am grateful no matter what. We all make mistakes."

Riquelme made an instant impact at Boca upon joining the club, recording two assists in his second match with the club. 

The Argentine midfielder has become a hero in his native country for his stint with Boca, the team that he began his career with. 

It is unknown how much impact Riquelme would have with his former club at age 33 now; however, Villareal would take any help they could get, as they are currently in 17th place in the La Liga table—one spot above the relegation line. 

Villareal finished fourth place in La Liga when Riquelme left in the club in 2007. 

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Buenos Aires giants Boca Juniors entered Sunday as hot favorites to win the Argentina Clausura after making several important offseason signings and finishing unbeaten during the summer tournaments. 

With new coach Julio Cesar Falcioni making his bow, Boca was rocked 4-1 by Godoy Cruz. Boca fans became irate, whistling and booing the team as it exited the field. 

Falcioni is a coach normally known for his defensive ideology, but in his first official match at Boca, the ex-Banfield boss deployed an attacking formation with playmakers Juan Roman Riquelme and Walter Erviti lining up together for the first time. 

With the edition of Erviti and Riquelme, the midfield lacked the defensive cover Boca used to such proficiency during the summer; fullbacks Clemente Rodriguez and Jose Maria Calvo were completely exposed as they tried to play up the pitch and join the attack. 

Despite all the tactical errors made by Falcioni, the worst aspect of the match came from goalkeeper Javier Garcia, who flopped at an early cross which left Ruben Ramirez with an open header to open the scoring. 

From then on, Boca pushed forward, and Godoy Cruz took advantage of the space behind the fullbacks and went on to take a 3-0 halftime advantage, with Clemente Rodriguez particularly at fault. 

Erviti pulled one back for Boca after the break, but Carlos Sancez restored the three-goal advantage in stoppage time when he smashed a right-footed shot past Garcia at his near post. 

Elsewhere, favorites and defending champions Estudiantes de La Plata beat Newell's Old Boys 2-1 with winger Enzo Perez playing the starring role.

After just 13 minutes, the Argentina International made a slaloming run from deep before laying a perfect through ball for Gaston Fernandez to beat Sebastian Peratta from close range. 

Ten minutes later, Perez exchanged passes with captain Juan Sebastian Veron before playing a beautifully chipped ball over the top for Gabriel Mercado to run onto and chip Peatta with ease. 

Just before the break, Perez won a penalty after being pulled back by ex-Argentina international Rolando Schiavi. However, Fernandez's weak spot kick was saved by Peratta. 

In a thrilling match Friday night, Apertura runner-up Velez came back from a 2-0 deficit to draw with Independiente. 

Two-set piece goals from Facundo Parra and Roberto Battion had fans of "El Rojo" in dreamland, but after the break, Maxi Moralez brought his team back with a fine finish after beating the offside trap. 

Ten minutes from time, Argentina international Juan Manuel Martinez (who won the penalty in Argentina's 2-1 win over Portugal in midweek) smashed a loose ball in the area into the back of the net to snatch a point for Velez. 

Tournament darkhorse Racing also got off to a great start by picking up a valuable three points in Floresta against All Boys. 

With star man Giovanni Moreno, tired after playing for Colombia against Spain midweek, far from his best, it was diminutive striker Gabriel Hauche who scored a fine goal after evading two defenders in the area and smacking a low shot off the far post and into the net past goalkeeper Nicolas Cambiasso—the brother of Inter midfielder Esteban. 

In the late game Sunday night, River Plate was held by Tigre in a scrappy match where neither team could break the scoreless deadlock. 

River had the majority of good chances with Paulo Ferrari, Mariano Pavone, Leandro Caruso and Manuel Lanzini all squandering good chances.

Tigre, however, did have a few good chances, but River's 20-year-old goalkeeper Leandro Chichizola pulled off two brilliant saves, first from a powerful shot from ex-Spain international Mariano Pernia and then in a one-on-one situation from Fernando Telechea in the dying minutes. 

All-in-all, it was another thrilling weekend in Argentine football, where the results are impossible to predict, and the passion of fans and players alike makes each match a brilliant spectacle.

On paper, it is the perfect fit: Juan Roman Riquelme, a life-long fan of Los Xeneizes and arguably the most talented player plying his trade outside of Europe, and Boca Juniors.

            After Riquelme fell out with Villareal boss Manuel Pellegrini in 2007, the former Barcelona man was loaned back to Boca for the 2007 Copa Libertadores campaign. Riquelme was in imperious form throughout the tournament and was named the Most Outstanding Player as Boca lifted the Copa for the sixth time in history.

            After returning to Spain, Riquelme and Boca worked out an agreement with Villareal to see the playmaker return to Argentina full time in 2008, and although he led Boca to the Apertura 2008 title, his performances overall have left a lot to be desired.

            Riquelme’s talent is not under question. The number 10 is probably the best player in Boca’s long history, and his performances for Argentina have been strong as well. Even though Riquelme left the national team halfway through World Cup qualifying due to a disagreement with coach Diego Maradona, he still was the joint top scorer and leader in assists for the Albiceleste during the qualifying campaign. Without his exploits, Argentina would have most likely missed out on the tournament.            

            With Boca however, Riquelme has spent a great deal of time injured, and when healthy, he has put in some great performances, but has been in constant conflict with club captain Martin Palermo and Boca have come nowhere near the league title over the last five tournaments.

            Despite the club’s irregular form and Riquelme’s injury troubles, he was signed to a long term multi-million dollar deal in August that secures the player’s services for four more years.

            The beginning to the new contract has not gone at all according to plan. Riquelme missed the first 13 rounds of play, but the whole time, his absence was an excuse for the team. Fans and players alike were convinced his return would solve all problems.

            In his first match back, Riquelme played a great game, but the team lost 2-0 to Argentinos Juniors, before he limped off at halftime during a very poor loss to archrival River Plate. Now Riquelme is out until 2011, but Boca will keep paying his massive contract while he sits at home.

            Sure, Riquelme is an idol at the club, but in Argentina clubs cannot afford to pay huge contracts, and Riquelme’s massive income means Boca is unable to buy players to enhance the rest of the team.

            There are many good playmakers in Argentina such as Giovanni Moreno or Mauro Formica who would be available at less than half of Riquelme’s price tag.

            It is also worth comparing Riquelme to Estudiantes captain Juan Sebastian Veron, the other high profile international plying his trade in Argentina. Veron has been an example on and off the pitch for Estudiantes.

            He has played when hurt and has never caused problems in the dressing room. In short, Veron has been the ideal captain. He returned from Europe in 2006 on his own accord by breaking his contract with Inter so he could play for his hometown side. Veron did not come in with the expectations of earning European-type wages, his main goal was to become a legend.

            With one league title, a Copa Libertadores, and a Copa Sudamericana Final, already under his belt, Veron is on the verge of winning the 2010 Apertura with Estudiantes as well.

            It is not to say that Riquelme won’t return next year and achieve great things, but it is certainly a worry that the aging, often injured star is making a ludicrous sum of money, and thus far, has yet to deliver to the heights such a contract would demand.

With just five rounds left to go in the Argentina Apertura, the title race is coming down to the wire, while other teams battle to earn a spot in next year’s Copa Libertadores, South America’s version of the Champion’ League.

 

Godoy Cruz vs. Banfield     

The action gets underway Friday night when Godoy Cruz hosts Banfield in Mendoza. If the tournament ended today, Godoy Cruz would be the first team from Mendoza to ever qualify for South America’s premier club competition, while Banfield sits just one point behind Newell’s Old Boys for the last spot.

Banfield coach Julio Cesar Falcioni could be leaving to join Boca Juniors, and Friday’s match could be his last in charge of El Taladro, with whom he won the 2009 Apertura title.

Godoy Cruz rely on Colombian Jairo Castillo and brilliant playmaker David Ramirez, who should take advantage of a distracted Banfield.

Prediction: Godoy Cruz 2, Banfield 1

 

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Boca Juniors is almost always in the top places fighting for important trophies, but as of late, the storied club has fallen on difficult times.

After a 16th-place finish last season, Los Xeneizes are currently sitting in 12th position, nine points behind leaders Estudiantes de La Plata. 

New coach Claudio Borghi made a number of new signings in the transfer window to solidify last tournament's awful defense and secured the signature of superstar Juan Roman Riquelme for four more years, but the former Barcelona and Villareal star ended last season injured and was forced to have surgery, leaving the club without its talismanic playmaker. 

With no Riquelme in the lineup, Boca has had some good results, but for the most part the team has missed its creative spark—most notably in last week's 1-0 defeat to Estudiantes, when the club from La Boca barely threatened the opposition's goal. 

This week, however, there was finally good news for Borghi and the many fans of Boca worldwide, as Riquelme finally began practicing formally with his teammates. 

He has been ruled out for this Sunday's match-up against Lanus in the historic La Bombonera and could be on the bench a week later when Boca travels to Victoria to face Tigre, but it is expected the Roman will make his official return to football on October 17 during the 11th round of matches, when Boca hosts Huracan. 

Coincidentally, Huracan was the last team Riquelme faced, when Boca fell 2-1 at home to El Globoon May 9. 

Now, Riquelme will hope to gain revenge of Huracan and resurrect Boca's poor start to the campaign before the ever important showdown with River Plate on November 7. 

It may be too late for Boca to win the title, but with Riquelme there is a chance they could qualify for the Copa Libertadores, South America's version of the Champions League—a competition Boca has won six times and will be desperate to win its seventh. 

While the top European Leagues feature only two, or in rare cases three, teams capable of winning the title each season, in South America that is not the case. 

In Argentina's Apertura, five teams have claimed six points from their first two matches, and each side will feel they have the squad to go forward and win the title. 

Leaders Face Off Friday Night

Two of the sides who have taken maximum points so far kick the weekend friday night when Banfield hosts Estudiantes in the south in what should be a open and exciting tie. 

Champions in 2008, Banfield brushed aside promoted team Olimpo on the opening match day before getting a late winner to knock off Colón in Santa Fe. 

Estudianes, the 2009 Copa Libertadores Champions, have yet to concede a goal and were impressive in dispatching Quilmes 2-0 last Saturday, with new signing Hernán Rodrigo López setting up Rodrigo Braña's opener before netting the second himself. 

The match of table leaders will be an interesting battle between midfielder generals Juan Sebastian Veron of Estudiantes and Walter Erviti of Banfield, two of the most impressive stars of the season so far. 

Favorites Face the Champs

On saturday, Velez Sarsfield host defending champions Argentinos Juniors in a mouthwatering tie in Liniers. 

Velez has for many years been arguably the best run club in Argentina, as it has been able to keep hold of the important players while bringing through youngsters, while other big clubs have been forced to sell their most prized assets at such a young age. 

The continuity at the club make Velez the envy of many other fan bases in Argentina and always gives them a fighting chance to take the domestic championship. 

The key man for Velez is playmaker Maxi Moralez, the Silver Ball Winner from the 2007 Under 20 World Cup in Canada. 

To many pundits, Moralez is the most in-form player in Argentina and deserving of a call-up to the National Team. 

Moralez came up through the Racing youth system before a short spell in Russia with FC Moscow. Unhappy in Europe, Moralez returned home to Racing and was later purchased by Velez, where he has been the key player ever since. 

Last week, Frasquito netted a brilliant free kick and set up Juan Manuel Martinez's goal as Velez overcame historic rivals All Boys, in their first season back in the first division in over 30 years. 

Argentinos will have to keep close tabs on Moralez, and veteran midfield Juan Mercier will have to be the man for the job in the central of midfield.

Mercier was one of the better players as Argentinos overcame the odds to lift the trophy last May, and the Tristan Suarez man will have to be at his best with Paraguay international Nestor Ortigoza suspended after picking up a red card against Independiente last week. 

Derby in Avellaneda

Saturday night features the first of two Buenos Aires Clasicos, or Derbies, of the weekend when San Lorenzo travel to Avellaneda to battle Racing. 

San Lorenzo began the season dreaming of glory with coach Ramón Díaz back on the bench for the Cuervos, but the Boedo outfit have managed only a couple of draws in each of their first two matches and will certainly face a difficult task in front of Racing's passionate home supporters. 

The team of Avellaneda's working class, Racing won the 1968 Intercontinental Cup, but have managed just one trophy since, but this looks like the year that the most loyal fans in the world could finally be rewarded.

With a number of new signings such as Colombia international Giovanni Moreno and former Huracán star Patrico Toranzo, Racing look to be one of the top teams in Argentina after so many years fighting relegation.

El Clásico of Sunday

On Sunday, the big game of the weekend takes place in Nuñez when River Plate take on Independiente in the Clásico. 

Like Racing, River's supporters feel this is the year La Banda returns to glory, and the fact that tickets sold out in three hours Thursday shows the optimism surrounding Argentina's most successful club. 

Unfortunately for River, they cannot call on captain Ariel Ortega who is suspended after picking up a red card against Huracán last week. In his place, Angel Cappa will put 17 year-old wonder kid Manuel Lanzini who is being hyped as the next great star of Argentine Football. 

Lanzini will join Rogelio Funes Mori and Diego Buonanotte in what is on paper a very potent attack. 

Although River has and always will be a team that prioritizes playing a slick passing game and scoring many goals, it has been the defense that has impressed so far. 

Former Inter and Lazio star Matias Almeyda has been the lynchpin of the midfield, while Juan Pablo Carrizo has returned from Europe to give solidity and confidence to a back four that has been very poor in recent years. 

Independiente coach Daniel Garnero has only been able to gain one point from two matches, causing some unrest amongst the supporters and it will not be any easier in El Monumental against River. 

Boca Under Pressure: 

On Sunday night, Boca Juniors play All Boys, a match in which both sides will look for their first wins of the season. 

For All Boys, relegation seems a likely ending to the season, but a victory over Boca could be the perfect morale booster. To achieve a victory, there is no question that goalkeeper and captain Nicolas Cambiasso will have to have a great performance. 

Cambiasso was key in keeping All Boy's close in their losses to Racing and Velez, and there is no question he will be in for another busy night. 

For Boca, coach Claudio Borghi can still not call on playmaker Juan Roman Riquelme, and looks set to give youngster Marcelo Cañete his first start to try and add some speed to the attack. 

Clemente Rodriguez and Cristian Cellay, two new signings who have failed to impress in their first two matches, look set to be on the bench in order to sure up the back line. 

A loss or even draw would put immense pressure on Borghi, as Boca currently sits 17 points out of the Copa Libertadores places, and another setback would all but end the dream of playing in South America's premier club competition next year. 

Over the decades, Boca Juniors' stadium La Bombonera has built a reputations as one of the most difficult places to play in the world. 

Despite the building's famous reputation and auro, Racing Club has been unfazed of late, claiming a 2-1 victory over Boca for the second time in less than six months at the historic venue. 

The match was the debut of new Boca coach Claudio Borghi in front of the home fans, and after Lucas Viatri had put Los Xeneizes ahead with a looping header from Clemente Rodriguez's cross inside 10 minutes, things looked comfortable for Boca. 

As the game wore on, however, the difficulty of trying to gel six new signings into a starting line-up and adapt to an unorthodox 3-4-1-2 formation employed by Borghi caught up with the Buenos Aires giants, and Racing pulled back into the match. 

The club from Avallaneda was unveiling a new signing of its own in Colombia international Giovanni Moreno. 

The former Atletico Nacional man looked a bit off the pace for his new side, but he showed some good flicks and touches before playing a part in La Academia's equalizer just after the half hour mark. 

The lanky playmaker whipped in a free kick across the face of goal that captain Claudio Yacob bundled in at the far put, although replays showed the 2007 Under 20 World Cup winner was offsides.

Despite protests from the Boca players and fans, the goal stood and Racing rejoiced. 

In the second half, Racing continued to carry the momentum and Giovanni should have been awarded a penalty just moments after the restart, but referee Sergio Pezzotta turned a blind eye, perhaps a make up call for Racing's off side goal. 

Racing continued to look for the go-ahead strike and got it three minutes later when Clement Rodriguez committed an horrendous error by failing to deal with a lose ball in the area, which allowed Marcos Cacares to blast an unstoppable shot into the top corner to complete the turn around. 

Frustrated by defensive incompetence for the second straight week, Borghi began throwing on attackers in Pablo Mouche and Marcelo Canete, but the Blue and Gold still failed to create chances, with the better opportunities continuing to fall to Racing. 

Lucas Castroman saw his shot flash just inches wide of the far post in the 78th minute, before being denied by Boca's new keeper Cristian Lucchetti nine minutes from time as Racing came agonizingly close to double its lead. 

In the end, Racing will walk out of the match with six points from two games and pull level with Banfield at the top of the table during the early going of the Apertura. 

The long suffering fans of La Academia will look forward to a tournament that sees their team as one of the favorites to lift the trophy, especially as Giovanni develops and adapts to the Argentine game. 

Boca on the other hand, will be extremely concerned. 

Through two matches, the team looks completely lost offensively without the injured Juan Roman Riquelme, while defensively they look as shaky as ever despite the signings of four new defenders and a new goalkeeper. 

Borghi may also begin to rethink not only his tactical formation, but his decision to deploy both Viatri and captain Martin Palermo up front. 

The two are classic penalty area strikers and offer very little in the way of build up play. 

It may indeed be back to the drawing board for Borghi and Boca as they await the return of Riquelme, until then, things could continue to be difficult. 

After yet another disappointing exit in the World Cup, the eyes of football fans in Argentina have turned to the upcoming Aperatura Tournament that kicks off the first weekend in August. 

As usual, Club Atletico Boca Juniors will be amongst the favorites to take the crown. The storied club endured a tumultuous Clausura campaign, finishing in 16th place and allowing more goals (35) than any other team. 

In a bid to return to prominence and qualify for the 2011 Copa Libertadores (South America's version of the Champions League), Boca acquired ex-Argentinos Juniors boss Claudio Borghi to coach the side after leading the un-fancied Argentinos to the Clausura title. 

Joining Borghi from Argentinos is centerback Matias Caruzzo, who will strengthen Boca's league-worst back line along with Cristian Cellay, who was signed from Estudiantes de La Plata, and Juan Manuel Insaurralde of Newell's Old Boys.  

Banfield goalkeeper Cristian Lucchetti has also been added to hopefully solve the goalkeeping issue that plagued the club during the past few tournaments. 

Legendary striker Martin Palermo was resigned for one more season before retiring, giving Boca the feeling of a team poised for greatness. 

The only piece missing from an otherwise strong puzzle is the signature of playmaker Juan Roman Riquelme. 

The enigmatic No.10 is currently recovering from injury, but has still been in an intense game of back and forth with club president Jorge Ameal and the other directors over his contract. 

Riquelme has always made it clear that his desire is to finish his career with Boca, and although the club seems to convey the same sentiment, there is sadly a tinge of politics involved, as is often the case in Argentine football. 

There is a feeling that those directors close to ex-president Mauricio Macri may not want Ameal to sign Riquelme, giving the new man on the block a lasting legacy. 

It is always a shame in football when directors and those who don't have the best interest of the team at heart have the power over the fans who care so deeply for their team. 

With a healthy Riquelme in the line-up, Boca would immediately become the favorites for the Aperatura, especially with a bolstered defense. Without him, the link between midfield and attack would be non-existent, especially with Nicolas Gaitan now playing in Portugal and Federico Insua in Turkey. 

Although Riquelme has certainly divided fans over the years and has had countless run ins with coaches, players, and directors, there is no denying the man's talent. 

Coach Claudio Borghi has recently stated that he can see his team having to play without Riquelme, but the question would then become, is there a "plan b?"

At the age of 36, Palermo does not move the way he used to, and can be virtually useless without proper service, as seen during a period of 741 goalless minutes during the 2009 Aperatura. 

Roman , as Riquelme is known, played a big part in many of Palermo's goals last season, including his record breaking strike against Arsenal that made him Boca's all-time leading scorer. But without him, it is hard to see Palermo having a fruitful campaign. 

There are other options in midfield, such as new signee Damian Escudero, but there is of course no natural replacement for the ex Barcelona and Villareal man. 

While Boca's fate without Riquelme may look bleak, the player's future is equally cloudy after stating that he would not play for another team in Argentina. 

Going to Europe could be an option, but, at 32, would Riquelme have the desire to play so far from home where he was obviously not happy the last time?

Such is the problem with Riquelme. As a life long Boca fan, he has only truly been comfortable playing in the Bombonera in the blue and gold of Boca with his friends and family close by. 

Perhaps the only option would be signing with a top Brazilian club, a few of which have inquired about Riquelme. 

Riquelme will certainly do everything in his power to remain at Boca, the only question is if the directors will do the same.