Helguera - says Rivaldo should be punished (Allsport).
SPANISH STAR SLAMS RIVALDO ANTICS
By David Anderson, PA Sport, Ulsan
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Rivaldo should be punished by FIFA for his playacting against Turkey, claims
Spain's Ivan Helguera.
Helguera was disgusted by the way Rivaldo reacted when Blackburn's Hakan Unsal
kicked the ball at him near the end of Brazil's 2-1 victory over Turkey in Munsu
Stadium.
The ball hit the Barcelona star's legs, but he fell to the ground holding his
face - just to make sure the referee would show Hakan the red card.
Helguera condemned Rivaldo's behaviour and he would like to see FIFA sanction
him.
The Real Madrid midfielder said: "I don't like what Rivaldo did whatsoever.
It's not up to me to decide, but if it were then I think he should be
sanctioned."
Helguera's opinion is perhaps coloured by the rivalry between Barca and Real
and Rivaldo's club-mate at the Nou Camp, Luis Enrique, was quick to defend him.
Luis Enrique did not see the incident on television, but he claimed Rivaldo
has always behaved well on and off the pitch.
"I can't criticise Rivaldo," he said. "The Rivaldo I know is a great
professional and I admire his conduct.
"He has always been perfect on and off the pitch."
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