UPDATE - Kyle McCarthy from Goal.com has an incredibly open interview with the former Portguese International Abel Xavier about his dismissal from the Los Angeles Galaxy and what was said to him by Dutch coach Ruud Gullit.

Wow… These are the types of interviews you’re not used to seeing in print.

With the addition of Argentine Eduardo Dominguez, the Los Angeles Galaxy had to make a move in the roster department to comply with MLS rules.

That meant former Portuguese International Abel Xavier was the odd man out after being officially release Friday.

Xavier has played for Benfica, PSV, Everton, Liverpool, Galatasaray, Hannover, Roma and Middlesbrough during a 17 year career that saw him play 20 times for Portugal, the highlight being his Euro 2000 and 2002 World Cup inclusion.

“Abel has been a wonderful professional at our club and I want to personally thank him for coming to Los Angeles and being a part of the Galaxy family,” said Galaxy President Alexi Lalas. “We wish him continued success in what has already been a long and storied career. This was a difficult decision, but it was necessary.”

Xavier played just 20 times over the course of a year and a half.

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