In case you didn’t know…
Daniele De Rossi ended an 18-year long career in Rome to join Argentine giants Boca Juniors after seeing out his contract with his boyhood club.
The midfielder scored on his debut last week against Almagro and was also given a warm welcome by the La Bombonera faithful in his home debut against Aldosivi.
The heart of the matter
In a recent interview with Fox Sports, (via Marca), De Rossi admitted his admiration for Boca Juniors and Argentina legend Juan Roman Riquelme. Although he adores the 41-year-old, De Rossi claimed that Iniesta is the only better midfielder he has ever seen. He remarked:
He then spoke about his wish to meet the Boca legend, continuing:
Riquelme, according to De Rossi, was a player of unique pedigree:
What’s next?
De Rossi and Boca Juniors take on Ecuadorian side LDU Quito, led by former Manchester United captain Antonio Valencia, in the quarterfinals of Copa Libertadores later today.
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