Frank Rijkaard Away From Football For A Year

Dutch coach and former Barcelona manager Frank Rijkaard has said that he is prepared to take a year off from football and dedicate more time to his children. He aslo said that he will review offers from football clubs only if it is exceptional.

Rijkaard's son Mitchell and daughter Lindsay are said to be enjoying in Barcelona and he is keen on his stay in Barcelona city and also allow his son to stay in his current school.

After spending some time in the United States and Holland, Rijkaard has returned to Barcelona and watched Holland's victory over Italy on Monday.

Barcelona who has sacked Frank Rijkaard has agreed to pay him half of his salary for the remaining year that he had on his contract with the club.