http://topics.cnn.com/topics/feeds/rss/Juan_Roman_RiquelmeFind stories, videos, and photos about Juan Roman Riquelme from CNN.com.en-usCable News Network LP, LLLP.Wed, 25 Nov 2009 13:03:49 GMT5http://i.cdn.turner.com/cnn/.element/img/1.0/logo/cnn.logo.rss.gifhttp://topics.cnn.com/topics/feeds/rss/Juan_Roman_Riquelme14433Find stories, videos, and photos about Juan Roman Riquelme from CNN.com.http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/gregory_sica/10/20/river.boca/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/gregory_sica/10/20/river.boca/index.htmlWhen it comes to South American soccer, there's arguably no rivalry more bitter than the one between Argentina's two most popular clubs: Boca Juniors and River Plate. Between them, they have won an unprecedented 56 league championships, making them by far the two most successful clubs in the country.Tue, 20 Oct 2009 22:27:00 EDThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/gregory_sica/03/25/argentina.maradona/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/gregory_sica/03/25/argentina.maradona/index.htmlWith the South American World Cup qualifiers set to resume on the weekend after more than a five-month break, all eyes will be glued on Diego Maradona and the exploits of the Argentine national team.Thu, 26 Mar 2009 14:15:00 EDThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/writers/gregory_sica/12/17/argentine.playoff/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/writers/gregory_sica/12/17/argentine.playoff/index.htmlThere's no shortage of drama around the world as 2008 comes to a close. Liverpool and Chelsea are battling for the top of the English Premier League, Barcelona is running away in Spain and newly promoted Hoffenheim is atop the standings as the Bundesliga goes on break. But if a thrilling finish is what you're after, these are all mere side plots to what's unfolding in Argentina.Wed, 17 Dec 2008 18:24:00 ESThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/writers/gregory_sica/08/26/argentina.olympics/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/writers/gregory_sica/08/26/argentina.olympics/index.htmlTrue to the script, an outstanding Argentina team brushed aside all opposition in Beijing as it successfully defended its Olympic gold medal. La Albiceleste proved far superior to all the teams it faced in China as Sergio Batista's squad cruised to six successive victories, scoring 11 goals (second only to Brazil) while only conceding two (best at the Games).Tue, 26 Aug 2008 17:57:00 EDThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/writers/gregory_sica/07/16/flamengo/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/writers/gregory_sica/07/16/flamengo/index.html"Underachievers" is a label many clubs get saddled with these days as they spend millions in fruitless attempts to chase trophies. But there aren't many clubs who deserve the tag more than Brazilian giants Flamengo.Wed, 16 Jul 2008 18:16:00 EDThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/writers/gregory_sica/06/19/argentina.brazil/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/writers/gregory_sica/06/19/argentina.brazil/index.htmlRivalries don't get much bigger than Argentina and Brazil. Politically, there's no love lost, but when it comes to soccer, both nations absolutely despise each other.Thu, 19 Jun 2008 19:06:00 EDThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/writers/gregory_sica/06/06/argentina.national/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/writers/gregory_sica/06/06/argentina.national/index.htmlIf its 4-1 drubbing of Mexico was any indication of what's to follow, Argentina is a serious contender to win the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. There's no doubt the Argentines will qualify for the tournament, but what's more important at this stage is that Alfio Basile's side is playing like future world champions.Fri, 06 Jun 2008 22:04:00 EDThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/writers/gregory_sica/04/23/boca/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/writers/gregory_sica/04/23/boca/index.htmlWhen things can't get any more difficult, Boca Juniors always seems to deliver. On Tuesday night, the Argentine giants sealed their spot in the final 16 of the Copa Libertadores after a dramatic ending to one of the most balanced groups in the whole competition.Wed, 23 Apr 2008 16:17:00 EDThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/writers/tim_vickery/04/01/argentina.brazil/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/writers/tim_vickery/04/01/argentina.brazil/index.htmlSome 15 years ago, an English club chairman -- I'll withhold his name because I'd hate to be remembered for the dumbest thing I ever said -- declared that the soccer fan was fooling himself if he believed that he was paying the players' wages.Tue, 01 Apr 2008 16:17:00 EDThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/writers/gregory_sica/03/26/colo.colo/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/writers/gregory_sica/03/26/colo.colo/index.htmlMost American fans probably know little -- if anything -- about Colo-Colo. But when it comes to Chilean soccer, the club is like Real Madrid, Manchester United and Bayern Munich rolled into one.Wed, 26 Mar 2008 16:53:00 EDThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/writers/gavin_hamilton/12/28/07.review/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/writers/gavin_hamilton/12/28/07.review/index.htmlTwelve months is a long time in soccer. In 2006, Italy demonstrated the international game's ability to triumph in adversity. A year later, the club game fought back and reasserted itself over national-team concerns.Tue, 01 Jan 2008 17:37:00 ESThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/writers/gregory_sica/12/19/argentina.07/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/writers/gregory_sica/12/19/argentina.07/index.htmlArgentina ends the year ranked No. 1 in the world, swept both South American club competitions in 2007 and may boast the most balanced domestic league in the world. So why does it feel like the year is ending on such a down note?Wed, 19 Dec 2007 17:01:00 ESThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/writers/luis_bueno/07/11/mexico.argentina/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/writers/luis_bueno/07/11/mexico.argentina/index.htmlOn the way to what it hoped to be its first Copa America crown, Mexico was instead reminded what a world power looks like.Thu, 12 Jul 2007 03:46:00 EDT