'Football has changed, now it's all business and looking for money'

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Rivaldo speaks about football's current affairs. EFE

Vitor Borba Ferreira Gomes, better known as Rivaldo, spoke to 'El Transitor' about the football's industry current state, and he revealed he is worried about the changes the sport has undergone in recent years.

The Spanish Super Cup continues to generate debate. The new format of the competition does not please everyone and criticism has been ongoing. Ernesto Valverde has been one of the latest figures to show his disagreement.

The Barça coach's complaints reached Carvajal, as the Madrid wingback did not hold back and said the following after beating Valencia in the first semi-final: "Let him make a complaint".

The ex-football player Rivaldo, who granted an interview to 'El Transistor', believes that there is an economic background and that seems to prevail more nowadays: "Football has changed, now it is business and it forces to look for money."

The Brazilian, current Barcelona ambassador in the United States, did not bite his tongue and did not hide his predilection for his former team in the face of the 'semis' against Atletico. "There will be a final between Madrid and Barça. It will be a great game against Atletico and we will win," he said.

Finally, Rivaldo analyzed the game of Valverde's team. He knows that it's not very showy, but he doesn't care. "They are football situations, but they are leaders of LaLiga and they are in the Champions round," he concluded

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