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Struggling China boss needs the 'Becks effect'
Mar 21, 2013 21:55 EDT
China boss Jose Antonio Camacho will hope a sprinkling of stardust from the visiting David Beckham will rub off on his team as he fights for his job in Friday's crunch Asian Cup qualifier with Iraq.
China's Camacho under pressure for Asia 2015
Feb 05, 2013 20:35 EST
Jose Antonio Camacho leads misfiring China into 2015 Asian Cup qualifying Wednesday under pressure to end a run of poor results and avoid becoming Asia's latest coaching casualty.
Iraq-UAE Gulf Cup final a boost for local coaches
Jan 17, 2013 23:45 EST
Iraq will take on the United Arab Emirates in the final of the 21st Gulf Cup on Friday after both sides -- the only two of eight in the tournament to be coached by locals -- advanced through the group stage undefeated.
Iraq-UAE Gulf Cup final a boost for local coaches
Jan 17, 2013 15:00 EST
Iraq will take on the United Arab Emirates in the final of the 21st Gulf Cup on Friday after both sides -- the only two of eight in the tournament to be coached by locals -- advanced through the group stage undefeated.
Bayern back Guardiola to be German hit
Jan 17, 2013 13:09 EST
Bayern Munich expect Pep Guardiola to adapt well to life in Germany, as players and managers alike hailed the former Barcelona manager's return to top-flight football.
Saudis fire Dutch coach Rijkaard
Jan 16, 2013 11:33 EST
The Saudi football federation sacked the national team's Dutch manager Frank Rijkaard on Wednesday after Saudi Arabia failed to pass the group stage of the 2013 Gulf Cup of Nations in Bahrain.
German, Holland rivalry not so fierce, says Robben
Nov 13, 2012 12:54 EST
Holland's Arjen Robben has said the rivalry between Netherlands and Germany is no longer as fierce as it was, but while hate is no longer a factor, both teams aim to get one over their neighbours.
Allegri defiant amid Rijkaard rumours
Oct 25, 2012 08:20 EDT
AC Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri has insisted his side's latest setback has not signalled the bell for his departure amid reports the club are lining up former player Frank Rijkaard to take over.
De Jong signs three-year deal with Milan - club
Aug 31, 2012 12:27 EDT
Tough-tackling Dutch midfielder Nigel De Jong has been included in the AC Milan side to face Bologna after signing a three-year deal, the Serie A cub have announced.
De Jong signs three-year deal with Milan
Aug 31, 2012 10:18 EDT
Tough-tackling Dutch midfielder Nigel De Jong has been included in the AC Milan side to face Bologna after signing a three-year deal, the Serie A cub have announced.
Van Gaal returns for second spell as Dutch coach
Jul 06, 2012 16:32 EDT
Veteran former Ajax, Barcelona and Bayern Munich coach Louis van Gaal was appointed Friday as the Dutch national squad's new manager following Bert van Marwijk's resignation last week after a woeful Euro 2012 campaign.
Germany v Netherlands - an enduring rivalry
Jun 13, 2012 11:03 EDT
Russia versus Poland. England versus France. Germany versus the Netherlands. The opening phase rivalries at Euro 2012 stretch back over the decades in both geopolitical and sporting terms.
Former star Neeskens seeks first trophy as coach
May 26, 2012 04:00 EDT
Former Netherlands midfield star Johan Neeskens hopes to step out from the shadows Saturday and claim his first title as a coach.
Gattuso dreams of Rangers return
May 12, 2012 12:26 EDT
Gennaro Gattuso says playing one final season at former club Rangers would be the ideal way to cap a career spent primarily with AC Milan.
Guardiola quits Barcelona, assistant takes over
Apr 27, 2012 12:56 EDT
Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola announced Friday he is leaving at the end of the season, ending a four-year reign over one of the greatest eras in club football.
Guardiola 'tells Barca players he is going'
Apr 27, 2012 06:07 EDT
Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola, architect of one the greatest eras in the club's history, reportedly told players on Friday he is leaving at the end of this season.
Spanish press tip Guardiola departure
Apr 27, 2012 05:17 EDT
Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola, architect of one the greatest eras in the club's history, is all but sure to announce his departure on Friday, much of Spain's media said.
Stay or quit? Guardiola to announce Barca future
Apr 26, 2012 13:35 EDT
Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola is likely to announce on Friday whether he is staying or leaving the Spanish champions, a source close to the team said Thursday.
World Cup joy for S. Korea but Saudi crash out
Feb 29, 2012 10:55 EST
South Korea booked their place in the next round of World Cup qualification on Wednesday with a 2-0 home win over Kuwait, but Frank Rijkaard's Saudi Arabia side crashed out in Australia.
World Cup dream over for Saudi, China
Feb 29, 2012 07:57 EST
Frank Rijkaard's Saudi Arabia side crashed out of 2014 World Cup qualification on Wednesday, going down to a late burst of goals in Australia as Oman leapfrogged them with a home win against Thailand.
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Franklin Edmundo Rijkaard | ||
| Date of birth | September 30, 1962 | ||
| Place of birth | Amsterdam, Netherlands | ||
| Height | 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in) | ||
| Playing position | Midfielder (Retired) | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1980–1987 | Ajax | 206 | (46) |
| 1987–1988 | Sporting CP | 0 | (0) |
| 1987–1988 | → Real Zaragoza (loan) | 11 | (0) |
| 1988–1993 | Milan | 142 | (16) |
| 1993–1995 | Ajax | 55 | (19) |
| Total | 414 | (81) | |
| National team‡ | |||
| 1981–1994 | Netherlands | 73 | (10) |
| Teams managed | |||
| 1998–2000 | Netherlands | ||
| 2001–2002 | Sparta Rotterdam | ||
| 2003–2008 | Barcelona | ||
| 2009– | Galatasaray | ||
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of June 9, 2006. † Appearances (Goals). | |||
