Former Milan Coach Arrigo Sacchi comments that there are ‘too many black players’ in Italian youth teams, whilst claiming that ‘Italy has no dignity’.
The man who imported Total Football into Serie A made some controversial claims on the occasion of a ceremony for the Maestrelli prizes in Pistoia.
“I'm certainly not racist and my history as a Coach proves that, starting from [Frank] Rijkaard” Sacchi has said, as reported by a number of outlets including agency ANSA.
Former Milan Coach Arrigo Sacchi comments that there are ‘too many black players’ in Italian youth teams, whilst claiming that ‘Italy has no dignity’.
The man who imported Total Football into Serie A made some controversial claims on the occasion of a ceremony for the Maestrelli prizes in Pistoia.
“I'm certainly not racist and my history as a Coach proves that, starting from [Frank] Rijkaard” Sacchi has said, as reported by a number of outlets including agency ANSA.
“But looking at the Viareggio tournament I feel like saying that there are too many black players, even in the youth teams.
“Italy has no dignity, no pride. It's not possible that our teams should have 15 foreign players in the squad.”