Did Rijkaard win the World Cup?
International career He was part of the Dutch side that won UEFA Euro 1988 with a 2–0 win in the final over the Soviet Union, playing at centre-back alongside Ronald Koeman. He won a total of 73 caps and scored 10 goals. Rijkaard also played for the Netherlands during the 1990 and 1994 FIFA World Cups and at Euro 1992.
What happened Frank Rijkaard?
“The administration of the club has decided that at the end of this season Frank Rijkaard will cease to be the coach of Barcelona,” Laporta said to a Spanish newspaper. “The position will be occupied by Josep Guardiola.” Guardiola spent 11 years playing for Barcelona.
How old is Rijkaard?
59 years (September 30, 1962)
Frank Rijkaard/Age
What kit number was Rijkaard?
One of the most iconic jerseys of Rossoneri’s history. Official jersey of the 1988/89 season signed by Frank Rijkaard and presented in an exclusive personalized box.
How tall is Rijkaard?
1.9 m
Frank Rijkaard/Height
When did Frank Rijkaard start playing for Barcelona?
Frank Rijkaard’s time at FC Barcelona was very positive between 2004 and 2006, with two League titles and the club’s second Champions League in 2006, although this record was not maintained in his last two seasons (2006/07 and 2007/08) The Rijkaard era began in 2003-04, with Ronaldinho as the big star on the pitch.
Why did Rijkaard spit on Voller’s hair?
With the referee’s back turned, Rijkaard deposited a sly dollop of spittle on the German’s hair as he ran past. The tightness of Voller’s curls caused a crucial time delay between the moment of impact and him registering the missile.
When did Frank Rijkaard enter Football Hall of shame?
On a controversial June night in 1990, Frank Rijkaard entered football’s Hall of Shame with an act of spit-flinging shithousing that shocked the world. We should have expected it really. Holland and Germany’s rivalry was hardly a secret.
What was the incident with Frank Rijkaard?
Spitting incident. Rijkaard was the cause of an incident with Rudi Völler when West Germany played the Netherlands in the 1990 World Cup. Rijkaard was booked for a tackle on Völler and, as Rijkaard took up position for the free kick, he spat in Völler’s hair. Völler complained to the referee and was booked as well.