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Brazilian national team star Ronaldinho defends his teammate Cameroonian Samuel Eto'o for leaving the field in the stands during the post-match Spanish Super Cup match against "Espanyol" last Sunday, which ended 3-0, after being replaced by newcomer Eidur Gudjohnsen.
The Cameroonian national team star, who was the top scorer of the Spanish championship last season with 26 goals, left the field before the end of the match on Sunday and did not go to receive the Super Cup winner's medal.
"What happened is understandable," justified Ronaldinho his teammate. "He is the type of player who wants to be on the field all the time, and if not - he is dissatisfied."
"It is better that he is dissatisfied than being satisfied sitting on the bench. We all hope he will not lose his desire to be on the field all the time," said the Brazilian. "In any case, these things are best resolved in the locker room."
"Barcelona" coach Frank Rijkaard also defended his protege.
"Yes, he left the stadium early," said the Dutchman at a press conference after the match. "Emotions run high after matches, so it is best to sleep on it and talk about it the next day."
