Riquelme Elected President of Boca Juniors
Former football player elected as president of club in record-breaking general assembly
The 45-year-old former football player, who received 65.3 percent of the votes in the general assembly, has been announced as the new president of the club for the 2023-2027 period. This announcement was made by the club in a recent statement.
The statement also highlighted the exceptional turnout for the general assembly, with over 47 thousand members voting despite bad weather conditions. This figure set a new record for the club and demonstrated the high level of engagement and support from its members.
The newly elected president, Riquelme, began his professional football career at Boca Juniors between 1996 and 2002. He later returned to the Argentine club after playing for European teams such as Barcelona and Villarreal. Throughout his career, Riquelme made 51 appearances in national matches, scoring a total of 128 goals and providing 86 assists in 471 matches.
With his extensive experience in the world of football, Riquelme is expected to bring valuable insights and leadership to his new role as president of the club. His election signifies an exciting new chapter for the club, and members are looking forward to the positive impact he will have on its future.
