To be fair, i think that time messi still very young and lack inexperience, perhaps not even 1st team in barca (maybe/not, forgot the timeline lol), plus argentina that time have like 6 world class forwards including him, even tevez also subs behind crespo and saviola (iirc).

I remember that game. The coach made a mistake of taking out Riquelme and substitute him with a defensive player. Should have took a chance with messi at that time because even though he was young, he was already performing well.

Theoretically, the best combination between Riquelme & Messi could be in 2010 World Cup,

when Riquelme with more experience (Argentina top scorer in qualification stage) & Messi at the top peak.

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The highlights of his performance during 1997 U-20 World Cup,

when he was 19 years old.

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The highlights of his performance vs England during 1997 U-20 World Cup, Round of 16,

when he was 19 years old.



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The highlights of his performance vs Uruguay during 1997 U-20 World Cup, Final,

when he was 19 years old.

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The highlights of his performance vs Barcelona during 1999 Friendly,

when he was 21 years old.

Sadly, we Never got a chance to watch him play in premier league

Juan Roman Riquelme reveals his regret at not joining Manchester United in 2006

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Juan Roman Riquelme has revealed he regrets not joining Manchester United in 2006 when Sir Alex Ferguson tried to tempt the then Villarreal star to Old Trafford.

The former Barcelona and Argentina playmaker was approached by the Red Devils while staying at a hotel in London ahead of Villarreal's semi-final clash against Arsenal in April 2006.

However Riquelme decided to reject advances by Manchester United as he was keen on staying in Spain.

Riquelme, speaking to Spanish newspaper Mundo Deportivo, said:
'The only thing I regret in my career was a decision that I took, when at the hotel in England before the semi-final with Arsenal, when Manchester United came to buy me and I said no.

'I stayed at Villarreal, because I was very comfortable with my team-mates.'

Ferguson switched his attention to Tottenham's Michael Carrick following Riquelme's refusal to join his side.

Riquelme, on the other hand, left Villarreal on a permanent basis to seal a return to Boca Juniors in 2008 following a loan spell at the Argentine outfit.

He retired in 2014 after an 18-year career as a professional footballer.

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The highlights of his performance vs River Plate during 2000 Copa Libertadores, Quarter Final, 2nd Leg, at Home,

when he was 22 years old.



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The highlights of his performance vs Real Madrid during 2000 Intercontinental Cup,

when he was 22 years old.



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The highlights of his performance vs Vasco da Gama during 2001 Copa Libertadores, Quarter Final, 2nd Leg, at Home,

when he was 23 years old.

sorry...ronaldo brazil still lagi legend dari mamat ni..

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The highlights of his performance vs Palmeiras during 2001 Copa Libertadores, Semi Final, 1st Leg, at Home,

when he was 23 years old.

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The highlights of his performance vs Barcelona during 2005 La Liga, at Home,

when he was 27 years old.

one of my fav player

For me,
the best playmaker I ever seen.

Always played great
with average to good teammates
against the best of the world.

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The highlights of his performance vs Brazil during 2006 World Cup, Qualifying, at Home,

when he was 27 years old.

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The highlights of his performance vs Germany during 2005 Confederation Cup, Group Stage,

when he was 27 years old.

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The highlights of his performance vs England during 2005 Friendly,

when he was 27 years old.