Riquelme is not fast -- the one major criticism of his game. But Argentina Coach Jose Pekerman, perhaps Riquelme's biggest supporter, says: "I don't see him as a slow player.

Midfielder Juan Roman Riquelme, an outcast at his club Villarreal, scored two majestic free kicks to give Argentina a 2-0 win over Chile in their opening World Cup qualifier on Saturday.