Source: Daily_Mail
Riquelme snubs Newcastle switch to focus on Argentina's World Cup assault
Juan Riquelme has revealed that he has turned down a huge offer from Newcastle.[LNB]The Argentina midfielder is rated highly in Europe after spells with Barcelona and Villarreal.[LNB]But the Boca Juniors star insists he will not be returning to the continent afterrejecting the chance to join Barclays Premier League strugglersNewcastle next season.[LNB] Wanted: Juan Riquelme (centre) is one of Argentina's key men[LNB]Riquelme wants to concentrate on ensuring his place in his country's line-up at next year's World Cup finals in South Africa.[LNB]'I have had offers to go to England which were very attractive but Iam happy at Boca,' said Riquelme, who was also the subject of anenquiry from Manchester City in January.[LNB]'Staying will give me the best chance of playing for Argentina in the 2010 World Cup.'[LNB] Returning Owen admits the obvious - Newcastle are in relegation battle[LNB]HATCHET MAN: Taylor made for Newcastle with his latest words of wisdom at the loony Toon[LNB]NEWCASTLE FC NEWS FROM ACROSS THE NET[LNB][LNB] [LNB]
