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November 10, 2008

Look who is coming to MLS!

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I thought a list of the most recent foreign stars that are coming to MLS might be fun.  The season is almost over and we've got a long winter to wonder what next year will bring.  Lets start early and see what mls-rumors.net has for us!

Allessandro Del Piero

He just turned 34, this guy is a legend and supposedly going to play for New York Red Bulls.

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November 8, 2008

INCOMING: Frank Rijkaard to Coach in MLS?

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Lose one former great Dutch footballer turned football manager, gain another?

Today rumors have surfaced on our friends site, MLSenEspanol that the Dutch great has received an offer from MLS according to Spanish language site MundoDeportivo.

Hey guys,

Just posted an article in my blog about the possibility of Frank Rijkaard (former FC Barcelona head coach) coming to the MLS.
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September 30, 2008

Remake and Original: The Llama (Ger 2008, Ita 1990)

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Mladen Kristajic (Schalke) and Kevin Kuranyi (Schalke) reenact the infamous spitting incident between Frank Rijkaard (then AC Milan) and Rudi Völler (then AS Roma) during the World Cup 1990 Round of 16 clash between Germany and the Netherlands. The remake has the splashier special effects, but Mladen Kristajic is a poor mans Frank Rijkaard and [. Click to continue reading...

September 28, 2008

Rijkaard Never Offered Permanent Newcastle Manager Job

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The Sunday Sun is reporting today that Frank Rijkaard is among those who have turned down the Newcastle United manager's job. Frank Rijkaard with Deco - turned down interim job at Newcastle But this is loosely worded because what Rijkaard turned down had to be the opportunity to be manager for about 6 weeks, and as Terry [. Click to continue reading...

September 16, 2008

Is AC Milan gonna sack Ancelotti?

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An 0-2 start in Serie A will bring about those questions.

2-1 to Bologna and 2-0 to Genoa. Ouch.

It's not a good sign for the current coach with Frank Rijkaard is already linked to the position.

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September 9, 2008

Does Le Boss even speak Italian?.......

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Le Boss speaks several languages in fluent tongue but if reports in Italy are to go by then he better get Italian added to his forte!

Apparently AC Milan are lining up Arsene Wenger as a potential replacement for boss Carlo Ancelotti after yet another poor start to the Serie A season for the Rossoneri. Click to continue reading...

August 28, 2008

Rijkaard Made Me Play When I Was Unfit - Henry

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Thierry Henry has revealed that Frank Rijkaard made him play for Barcelona even when he was not fit, but is now ready to show what he is really capable of of. Click to continue reading...

July 1, 2008

UEFA Euro 2008: Spain in 2010?

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With the Euro 2008 trophy resting on their mantle, Spain now look ahead to the 2010 World Cup, where they will undoubtedly be among the favorites. The criticism of Spanish teams in the past never centered on the talent; it was always about the team's failure to deliver in big games. Now that that's been erased, Spain will be eyeing the world's biggest prize in South Africa. Click to continue reading...

June 22, 2008

Something New, Something Russian

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Until Russia's lengthy dismantling exercise in Basle on Friday, Holland's blitz on the proclaimed 'Group of Death' had been Euro 2008's foremost point for exclamation. To English audiences in particular, the proposition of a Dutch rebirth after twenty years of bungled failure was a thrilling and unexpected boon to a competition tainted by the absence [. Click to continue reading...

June 18, 2008

Matchday 12: what have we learned?

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Watching football, even at 4.30 am, is fun! Henke Larsson will be able to head balls on the cross bar when he is 73 years old. Frank Rijkaard is mentioned in the Portuguese Press as Scolari's successor... Russia still plays in all-red kits. Scolari's biggest strength by the way, is his communications with the Click to continue reading...

June 17, 2008

Star trio set for Barca exit

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New Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola says Ronaldinho, Samuel Eto'o and Deco are surplus to requirements at Camp Nou.

Guardiola, who has replaced Frank Rijkaard as Barca boss, admits he is not currently planning on having the star trio in his squad next season.

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May 27, 2008

Chelsea managerial shortlist is down to three or four names - who do you want?

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It's almost certain that whoever becomes the next manager at Stamford Bridge will become a very rich man in the process. Money is clearly no object where Chelsea are concerned and it's probable that the new gaffer will get a lucrative three-year contract and a fat bonus, providing the team manages to win something. Click to continue reading...

May 26, 2008

Will Manchester City coach be next Chelsea manager?

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Frank Rijkaard is the bookmakers favourite to become the next Blues boss, although there are plenty of lively contenders to replace Avram Grant. Whether or not the former Barca coach wants an immediate return to management is open to question, while it's also questionable as to whether Roman Abramovich will want to appoint Roberto Mancini. Click to continue reading...

May 24, 2008

5 Things Chelsea must do to beat United next season

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Editor's Note: Avram Grant was fired by Chelsea today as a torturous period for the manager came to an end. He's put on a brave face, carried himself with grace and dignity and performed better than anyone expected him to. He's managed to hold Chelsea together - no matter how good the players and the [. Click to continue reading...

May 8, 2008

Adéu Frank Rijkaard

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Nach 5 Jahren als Trainer des FC Barcelona ist Schluss für den Niederländer Frank Rijkaard. Die gestrige 4:1-Schmach beim Clásico in Madrid war der berühmte Tropfen zu viel. Da das Abschneiden in der aktuellen Saison den hohen Erwartungen in Barcelona so gar nicht entspricht, ist das keine große Überraschung.

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April 16, 2008

Positive signs for Manchester United as Barca player asks to be dropped

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It's fair to say that the Red Devils are playing Barcelona in the Champions League at exactly the right time. While their passage to the Moscow final against Liverpool or Chelsea is far from guaranteed, surely Manchester United won't have a better opportunity to beat the Catalan club, who are struggling badly at the moment. Click to continue reading...

March 5, 2008

Rijkaard: I know about the Chelsea links

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Everyone knows the tabloid speculation linking the current FC Barcelona coach Frank Rijkaard with a move to Chelsea in the summer. Even Rijkaard himself is aware of the fact! But the Dutchman denies that he wants to take charge of the Blues and insists: I am aware of the rumours but they are that - rumours - [. Click to continue reading...

February 28, 2008

Herman Rijkaard: My brother wouldn’t manage Chelsea next season

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Avram Grant might be on his way out of Chelsea in the summer but there is no way that Frank Rijkaard could replace him at Stamford Bridge next season. The Dutchman is currently in his fifth season as coach of the Spanish giants FC Barcelona and although last season the Catalans failed to win any [... Click to continue reading...

February 24, 2008

Barcelona not giving up catching Madrid

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Barcelona boss Rijkaard not giving up catching Real Madrid in the race for the Spanish League

Barcelona coach Frank Rijkaard has commented on his sides fight for the title in Spain, insisting he is not worried about Real Madrid, and does not pay them any special attention. Instead he insists his focus is on what Barcelona do. Click to continue reading...

February 23, 2008

Van Basten to lead Ajax

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We learned today that Marco Van Basten will not be renewing his contract with the Dutch FA (KNVB).He will meet his national team obligations coaching through the European Cup before he takes over at Ajax.

So lets review how the great 80's triumvirate of Van Basten,Rijkaard and Gullit are doing. Click to continue reading...

February 14, 2008

IF ONLY RIJKAARD HAD A CRYSTAL BALL - HIS FUTURE?

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The future of FC BARCELONA coach FRANK RIJKAARD is back in vogue. The less than expected performance has hang a question mark over Rijkaards head that is increasing rumours &speeding up the... Read all the news, results, details & comments in English on Spanish Football & Sports Click to continue reading...

February 13, 2008

Barca to cash in on Arsene Wenger in the summer?

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Last summer FC Barcelona lured away Thierry Henry from Arsenal and this summer they are reported on their way to scooping out yet another and more vital figure from the Emirates. Reports from Spain suggest that the Catalan giants are targeting to replace their perilously-hanging-by-his-own-coattail coach Frank Rijkaard by Arsene Wenger. Click to continue reading...

February 9, 2008

Rijkaard wants Drogba at Camp Nou

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Chelsea, take heed for here come FC Barcelona. According to the Irish Independent, Barcelona manager Frank Rijkaard has said that he wants to land Didier Drogba at the end of the season. Now this should unruffle the feathers of any and all Chelsea supporters. Drogba has been consistently speculated for a move away from Stamford Bridge [. Click to continue reading...

February 6, 2008

Barcelona Doesn’t Need Mourinho

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January 31, 2008

FINAL Barca board back coach Rijkaard

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FC Barcelona know one thing very well and that is not to wash their dirty linens in public. Goal.com reports that the club's Board of directors has ended its meeting this week in a vote of confidence or the club's coach Frank Rijkaard. Rijkaard is in his first season at Camp Nou but this season he [. Click to continue reading...

January 21, 2008

Gudjohnsen happy at Camp Nou

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Eidur Gudjohnsen has reaffirmed that he is happy playing his role at FC Barcelona although he has hinted that he is not necessarily the best option that coach Frank Rijkaard would like to use all the time. Sky Sports quotes the Icelandic international as saying that he is ready to play as his coach wants. Click to continue reading...

January 10, 2008

Barcelona’s Edmilson to miss football for two more weeks

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Barcelona player is having a tough time flirting with injury. The Brazilian defensive midfield player was out with a knee injury since May and was back playing for the Catalan giants during Wednesday's Copa Del Rey tie against Sevilla FC when he was again injured and had to limp off the pitch after 75 minutes. Click to continue reading...

January 9, 2008

Is Barcelona’s Zambrotta returning to Juventus?

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It is Spain's worst kept secret that FC Barcelona defender Gianluca Zambrotta is not happy at Camp Nou and is looking for a move out. Reports that he and his family cannot settle in the Catalan capital, even after 18 months, is the main reason why local newspapers are suggesting that the Italian international is [. Click to continue reading...

October 9, 2007

Frank Rijkaard heading to Chelsea?

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The Telegraph in the UK, which is about as reliable as my foot, had an article today linking Frank Rijkaard as the next in line to coach Chelsea. As I thought about it today, it doesn't sound that far away from the truth. Rijkaard has had a bit of success at Barcelona in the last couple [...] Click to continue reading...

September 10, 2007

La Liga Para Todos Sept 10th–Robben training, Aragonés Loves me not, Rijkaard takes it like a man

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Arjen Robben took to the training ground today for the first time with his Real Madrid teammates. Robben, who came over to Madrid for 36 Million Euro in the offseason, has had a knee injury that has kept him out of the lineup thus far. Madrid had a 2.5 hour training session today [...] Click to continue reading...