Soccer: Rivaldo sets Barca leaving date

Former World Player of the Year Rivaldo has revealed he will leave Barcelona when his contract expires in summer 2003.

Sun, 01 Apr, 2001 - 17:40

Former World Player of the Year Rivaldo has revealed he will leave Barcelona when his contract expires in summer 2003.

The news, announced on Rivaldo's personal website, is sure to interest Europe’s elite clubs, with Manchester United known to admire the Brazilian international, who turns 29 later this month.

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Courts Soccer Heathrow Place: Europe Place: Brazil Place: Nou Camp Place: Spain Place: Italy Person: Rivaldo Person: president Person: Joan Gaspart Event: UEFA Cup Event: Copa del Rey Organisation: Barca Organisation: Barcelona Organisation: Manchester United Organisation: Real Madrid Organisation: La Liga

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