Under Frank Rijkaard, started 2004-05 through 2005-06 season saw Fútbol Club Barcelona end their six-year wait for the La Liga title, having not won the league or, indeed, any trophy since the 1998–99 season. Ronaldinho’s and new signing Samuel Eto’o’s performances won them places in FIFPro’s XI of 2004-05.Ronaldinho was later named FIFA World Player of the Year for 2005 for the second time in succession. In 2005-06 season, Barcelona also manage winning the UEFA Champions League and Spanish Super Cup.
