Xavi: Players to blame for Rijkaard's dismissal
Published 5/9/2008 at FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER
Barcelona midfielder Xavi Hernandez thinks the players bore the biggest responsibility for the firing of coach Frank Rijkaard.
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