Ex-Milan Coach Clarence Seedorf is disappointed that there are so few black tacticians working in Europe.
The former player and boss of the Rossoneri spoke to La Gazzetta dello Sport at the Respect Diversity event in Rome.
Ex-Milan Coach Clarence Seedorf is disappointed that there are so few black tacticians working in Europe.
The former player and boss of the Rossoneri spoke to La Gazzetta dello Sport at the Respect Diversity event in Rome.
“Would I return to Italy as a Coach? No, I still have a contract with Milan,” said the man who was sacked over the summer after just five months in charge.
“It is sad to see there are so few black Coaches. Of the now retired players of colour, how many of them became Coaches?
“It’s true that we shouldn’t only see the colour of someone’s skin, but this is an aspect too. Many colleagues opened the door towards drastic solutions, but there is no long-lasting solution yet.”
Seedorf was also asked about the idea of a ‘Terzo Tempo’ – where teams shake hands after the final whistle and salute each other.
“Fiorentina had started doing it, then I don’t know why the idea stopped. I think it ought to be obligatory, like in rugby, as it changes a lot in terms of psychological approach to the game too.
“With a different protocol we’d all have to accept defeat. In three minutes you have to be there shaking hands with your opponent, because the game is over.
“It would be a cultural evolution and an education for those watching us.”