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Former Barcelona striker Larsson leaves Helsingborgs over 'verbal abuse'

Henrik Larsson has left his role as manager of Helsingborgs over "verbal abuse", the Swedish club announced on Friday.

The former Celtic, Barcelona and Manchester United striker ends his second spell as the club's coach after a shock cup defeat to Oskarshamns.

A club statement confirmed Larsson, 47, opted to quit due to the ferocity of the criticism he has received.

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"It is extremely sad that it should be this way," Helsingborgs chairman Krister Azelius said.

"We take a serious look at the verbal abuse and will get to the bottom of it.