New Delhi: Boca Juniors midfielder Juan Roman Riquelme affirmed that he won't give any more explanations over his decision to quit the Argentine national team.
Last week Juan Roman Riquelme put an end to his national team career after clashing with Argentina boss Diego Maradona.
After Boca Juniors' 3-0 victory over Argentinos Juniors on Sunday the playmaker stated that he doesn't want to give any more explanations over his controversial decision.
"I don't want to speak about the subject ever again," Riquelme declared to Canal 13.
He added: "I think I was very clear the other day (last Wednesday when he retired from the Argentine national team). As the days go past I am more sure of the decision I made."
Riquelme played a key role as Boca trounced Argentinos at the Bombonera stadium. He demonstrated his class during the game, and although his services will be missed, he wishes the best for the national team.
"The national team will do very well, they have lots of great players. I wish them the best. I hope they do well in the qualifiers and in the World Cup as well."
The former Villarreal and Barcelona player admitted that right now his only concern is to do well with his club Boca Juniors.
"The only thing that I want to do is to play for my club, which is my home. I wish the national team the best."
Argentina will be without the services of one of their most influential players for the remainder of their 2010 World Cup qualifying campaign.
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