News about Juan Roman Riquelme

Before winning his record-extending eighth Ballon d'Or, Lionel Messi was honoured by Argentina FA for his World Cup qualifier against Uruguay

www.dailymail.co.uk, November 17, 2023
Lionel Messi was honoured by the Argentina FA for his record-extending eighth Ballon d'Or award just days before a World Cup qualifier match against Uruguay. Messi stepped out onto the field at La Bombonera to applause from the rabid fans who were eager to watch the reigning World Cup champions compete for the 2026 tournament. Argentina FA president Claudio Tapia and Boca Juniors vice president Juan Roman Riquelme met with him.