Messi defends under-fire Rijkaard

Barcelona star Lionel Messi has expressed his support for beleaguered coach Frank Rijkaard.

Wed, 14 Nov, 2007 - 18:06

Barcelona star Lionel Messi has expressed his support for beleaguered coach Frank Rijkaard.

Barca slipped to third in the Primera Liga after their defeat at the hands of Getafe at the weekend, leading to renewed speculation about the future of Rijkaard.

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