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Synopsis:

'He has achieved everything and is still going strong. Sir Alex is football'. In an exclusive interview, the Barcelona coach Frank Rijkaard talks about his admiration for his Manchester United counterpart, how he goes about building a team and the strength of English club football right now. ""It's not for nothing that they say it's easier to get to the top than to stay at the top," says Frank Rijkaard, feet on the desk of his Barcelona office, contemplating tonight's duel with Sir Alex Ferguson. The Manchester United manager, of course, has stayed at the top longer than almost anyone and the Dutchman realises he can learn much from the man who will be in the opposing dugout at the Nou Camp tonight...."

Publish date:

23 April 2008

Author:

Pete Jenson

Source:

The Independent

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