Tag: Rivaldo
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Silva will do a great job for Chelsea – Rivaldo
Former Brazil international Rivaldo has expressed his belief that Thiago Silva will do a “great job” for Chelsea, while predicting that the ex-Paris Saint-Germain defender will become a “commanding voice” in Frank Lampard’s squad. Silva dropped into the free agency pool after lining up for PSG in the Champions League final on Sunday. Chelsea are…
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Barca can’t rely on Messi magic – Rivaldo
Barcelona cannot afford to “depend on Lionel Messi’s magic all the time”, admits Rivaldo, with it becoming increasingly apparent that Antoine Griezmann has been written off as a “bad signing”. Rivaldo is puzzled as to why a proven performer, who is only 29 years of age, is already being phased out, with Griezmann having contributed…
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Xavi would be under pressure as Barca coach – Rivaldo
Former Brazil international Rivaldo has revealed that Xavi would be a good fit as manager at Camp Nou – but must face up to a huge weight of expectation. Xavi, a former captain of Barca has also spoken recently of his desire to take over as manager of his old team, although the former Spain…