Ronaldinho helped Barca win two successive league titles
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Barcelona manager Frank Rijkaard has defended Ronaldinho over criticism the Brazilian playmaker is overweight.
Photos taken following Barca's Champions League defeat to Liverpool appeared to show Ronaldinho carrying a roll of fat around his waist.
Rijkaard said: "When the photo is taken quite close by, with inadequate light or if there is some movement, it can vary the reality a lot.
"In this instance, for me there are doubts. For me, there's no problem."
Ronaldinho was a key influence in Barca's Spanish league title successes in 2005 and 2006 and also helped the club win the Champions League last season.
Rijkaard added: "The player has always given great performances, and I have total confidence in him and we should be happy to have him with us.
"It is such a pity to see how people change opinion so easily about a player who has given so much to this club.
"Thanks to his strength of mind Ronnie has got where he is today, winning titles and prizes on the way."
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