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Juan Román Riquelme statue unveiled in Boca Juniors museum

Sunday, July 3, 2011

A statue to immortalize the figure of Boca Juniors star Juan Román Riquelme was inaugurated on Saturday at the Museo de la Pasión Boquense.

Juan Román Riquelme poses with his statue at the Museo de la Pasión Boquense
Juan Román Riquelme poses with his statue at the Museo de la Pasión Boquense

Photo: DyN

The statue is 2.2 meters high and financed through voluntary contribution from individual fans, who in return would receive a personal certificate marking their contribution.

It was built by sculptor Elizabeth Eichhorn and is the second installed in the club's museum - the other one represents Xeneize hero Diego Maradona.

"You're all crazy, I always say that," said an emotional Riquelme before a crowd that chanted his name.

"I will never be able to repay you for what you have given me. This is the most beautiful moment in my career.

"I'm a fan of Boca and will die as one, like you all!"

The event was attended by Boca president Jorge Amor Ameal and friends of the player - Marcelo Delgado, Lucas Viatri and Javier García.

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