£3m for a world class creative midfielder

[Dizzle]

Riquleme has said on several occasions he has no desire to move to England.Not too many teams play with a system to suit a typical number 10 these days.

[Sub_Zero]

If the team isn't built around Riquelme you have a problem opperating him , He's got a temperment and not many outspoken managers can get along with him .No doubt the guys a great player but its finding the most perfect club and situation to fit his needs which is a big task.

Spot on.

[B Side]

different class

[FANTA]

He really isn't world class.He has achieved nothing to justify that.But for 3m if i was a Prem manager i would lump it on him just because he offers something alot of players dont have; natural creativity.And you can't teach no matter what the media like to say.That being said it would take a brave manager to buy him in the Prem cause most games he'd have to be carried by others has his work rate is non existent.

[Guest haze-e]

He really isn't world class.He has achieved nothing to justify that.But for 3m if i was a Prem manager i would lump it on him just because he offers something alot of players dont have; natural creativity.And you can't teach no matter what the media like to say.That being said it would take a brave manager to buy him in the Prem cause most games he'd have to be carried by others has his work rate is non existent.

He is actually. He could have had a much more fruitful career but his loyalty to Boca and reluctance to move to England kinda duppied his chances.Great midfielder. Would be a great asset to any team.

[FANTA]

He really isn't world class.He has achieved nothing to justify that.But for 3m if i was a Prem manager i would lump it on him just because he offers something alot of players dont have; natural creativity.And you can't teach no matter what the media like to say.That being said it would take a brave manager to buy him in the Prem cause most games he'd have to be carried by others has his work rate is non existent.

He is actually. He could have had a much more fruitful career but his loyalty to Boca and reluctance to move to England kinda duppied his chances.Great midfielder. Would be a great asset to any team.

Aye i hear ya lad but that makes no sense.So what he didn't move to Europe earlier whos fault is that?If we take your logic then Matt Le-Tisser was world class too.He achieved zero at Southampton but was incredible player.Football is all about winning.Thats how you become one of the best, winning trophies and leagues.Not banging in goals from 40 yards on the odd occasion and not winning the league.

[Guest haze-e]

2007 Copa Libertadores' Most Valuable Player 2007 Copa Libertadores (Boca Juniors) 2006 Nominated for FIFA World Player of the Year 2005 Nominated for FIFA World Player of the Year 2004 UEFA Intertoto Cup (Villarreal CF) 2001 Copa Libertadores (Boca Juniors) 2001 South American Footballer of the Year 2000 Argentine Apertura Championship (Boca Juniors) 2000 Intercontinental Cup (Boca Juniors) 2000 Copa Libertadores (Boca Juniors) 1999 Argentine Clausura Championship (Boca Juniors) 1998 Argentine Apertura Championship (Boca Juniors) 1997 FIFA's World Youth Championship (under-20)

[FANTA]

2007 Copa Libertadores' Most Valuable Player 2007 Copa Libertadores (Boca Juniors) 2006 Nominated for FIFA World Player of the Year 2005 Nominated for FIFA World Player of the Year 2004 UEFA Intertoto Cup (Villarreal CF) 2001 Copa Libertadores (Boca Juniors) 2001 South American Footballer of the Year 2000 Argentine Apertura Championship (Boca Juniors) 2000 Intercontinental Cup (Boca Juniors) 2000 Copa Libertadores (Boca Juniors) 1999 Argentine Clausura Championship (Boca Juniors) 1998 Argentine Apertura Championship (Boca Juniors) 1997 FIFA's World Youth Championship (under-20)

What do any of those 'things' mean globally?You must be pulling my leg mate.The Argentine leagues is even as good as the Brasilian league and even thats looked down upon by Europeans.

[Benicio del Toney]

He really isn't world class.He has achieved nothing to justify that.But for 3m if i was a Prem manager i would lump it on him just because he offers something alot of players dont have; natural creativity.And you can't teach no matter what the media like to say.That being said it would take a brave manager to buy him in the Prem cause most games he'd have to be carried by others has his work rate is non existent.

and your telling me what I said about Ronaldo is laughable.

[FANTA]

He really isn't world class.He has achieved nothing to justify that.But for 3m if i was a Prem manager i would lump it on him just because he offers something alot of players dont have; natural creativity.And you can't teach no matter what the media like to say.That being said it would take a brave manager to buy him in the Prem cause most games he'd have to be carried by others has his work rate is non existent.

and your telling me what I said about Ronaldo is laughable.

What has done to justify it?Its pretty easy for people to point out this player and that player as World Class.But when we get to the nitty gritty as to why and what have they done it gets a tad complicated.World Class should be reserved for a the few players out there that achieve everything possible in their choosen sport.Not skipping past 4 defenders and banging in a goal top corner in the last minute.Its about performing in ALL matches especially the big ones.

[Benicio del Toney]

Riquelme was 1 of the best players at the last world cup still.I swear he was player of the tournament at Copa Libertadores which Boca won mainly because of him aswell.He's won things and performed at the highest level at the highest stage for his country.Didnt really happen for him in European club football apart from a brief spell at Villareal but thats just 1 of them things.

[Lenny]

who remembers how he struggled @ barca

[McLovin' Jones]

Riquelme was 1 of the best players at the last world cup still.I swear he was player of the tournament at Copa Libertadores which Boca won mainly because of him aswell.He's won things and performed at the highest level at the highest stage for his country.Didnt really happen for him in European club football apart from a brief spell at Villareal but thats just 1 of them things.

Bannable comments still...

[MUFCCHAMPS2007]

Riquelme kinda flopped in europe, didnt go as far as his talents could get him.Hes a luxury player, has top ability but kieth miller of eastenders works harder then him and hes a total bitch, kinda guy when they going gets tuff he cant be f*cked and goes into his shell.

[Lenny]

who remembers how he struggled @ barca

they played him on the wingsand he WAS the best player at last world cup

true, he didnt play centrally as much as he shouldve+ van gaal shot some of his confidencestill, he was slacking a few times i saw him play

[n/a]

he wont go to totenhamguy has everything (Apart from a strong mentality)could he cut it in the premiership booy who knowscould do well could flophis style is wierd dunno if it would suit premiershiplook at veron veron was fukin sick he still is was over surprised to see him STILL murkin at copa america last summerbut he flopped in england he couldnt hack it

[Spawn]

He would get the absolute sh*t kicked out of him week in week out. Seeing him go up and play in the snow vs Sunderland at the Stadium Of Light would be jokes.

[B Side]

He would get the absolute sh*t kicked out of him week in week out. Seeing him go up and play in the snow vs Sunderland at the Stadium Of Light would be jokes.

what you think the primera division is a laugh and joke?them argentine's don't f*ck about, straight kick a guys knee caps. the guy has to much quality, he would adapt he just needs a team to play for him.

[n/a]

argentinian league is one of the most physical leagues in the world

[Spawn]

Playing against carthorse defenders who are just looking to kick you is not the same as playing in the most physically demanding league in the world full of defenders with bare pace and strength who will f*ck you up slyly for the entire game.

[n/a]

true but nobody really gets fukd up in the preiership its jus the pace of the game alotta foreigners cant hack

[Spawn]

Firstly there's BARE injuries on strikers in the Prem. And I don't mean crippling injuries everytime a tackle goes in. It's the off the ball stuff and general kicks and sly digs that put creative players off their game. Remember Ronaldo's first year?

[Gundam]

Like Riquelme ain't used to being fouled. If there ain't a pass avalible he's getting fouled otherwise he ain't losing that ball.