Rivaldo says Louis van Gaal ‘limited’ his influence at Barcelona and even tried to ’embarrass’ him by playing him in an under-strength side made up of youth-team players.
The Brazilian, now regarded as one of the finest players of his generation, completed a switch from Deportivo de La Coruna to Barca in 1997, with Sir Bobby Robson – the then manager – at the heart of the high-profile move.
Robson was replaced by Van Gaal later that summer and Rivaldo would finish as the club’s […]
Rivaldo says former Man Utd manager deliberately tried to 'embarrass' him | Football – Metro