I didn’t see the match, only the highlights, but a really good advertisement for the league (if only in this country). Cool it was at the Rose Bowl too.
Have to give Chiellini credit for (partially) apologizing to Riqui.
I’m a big Riqui fanboy. Of late I’ve been looking at some things on YouTube and some searches yielded plenty of interviews and press conferences, some months ago. Very impressed with him overall. I know his move to MLS raised eyebrows, even with his own family and friends, but he’s made some interesting comments:
-He’s very professional and pretty well spoken.
-He really wants to make a name for himself and even wants to be the MVP of the league.
-He said he lives for big moments like yesterday and relishes playing under pressure.
-He’s been very honest, or seemingly so, with his take on leaving Barcelona.
-He hasn’t ruled out a move back to Europe in the future.
-Really strikes me a leader when he talks about the Galaxy’s current situation.
-Just looking at last night’s goal the way he made the runs and called for the ball, he likes to try and take over a match. Of course he already did that in Barcelona when he actually got a chance.
-He’s also very confident in his own abilities.
Anyway, as talented as he is, I’m very impressed by his professionalism/mentality/personality.
