Former AC Milan and Inter midfielder Clarence Seedorf has claimed there aren't equal opportunities in European football for Black coaches.
Seedorf spent two and a half seasons at Inter Milan and 10 at city rivals AC during his playing career.
He was also interim manager of the Rossoneri in the second half of the 2013-14 campaign, before joining Shenzen and Deportivo La Coruna.
Seedorf has revealed his frustration that his spell as interim boss of the Rossoneri couldn't be extended.
The Dutchman enjoyed a stellar playing career winning the Champions League three times as well as league titles in Holland, Italy and Spain but feels he has not been granted an opportunity to manage in Europe.
'My regret is that I had an agreement with Milan to start in June. I accepted to begin earlier and I couldn't continue after the end of the season,' the former midfielder told La Gazzetta dello Sport.
'I accepted the other offers to prove my worth. I had to take risks because I hadn't had many opportunities and we know why.
'I played 12 years in Italy: after Milan, despite having done a great job, I received no calls.
'Holland is my country, yet again, zero calls. What are the selection criteria? Why do great champions have no chance in Europe where they wrote pages of football history?
'Why does Vieira have to go to New York and Henry to Canada? For coaches there are no equal opportunities: if we look at the figures, there are no black people in the positions of greatest power in football.
'It's something that concerns the whole of society. Everyone, especially those who can change things, must feel the responsibility to create a meritocratic world and keep all the doors open if they aspire to excellence. The best results can come from diversity.'
haubdnsz
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Useless excuse.Everything is not about race.AC Milan gave you a chance.how many games did you win?!!
RiasGremory_1
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Thanks man, I appreciate that... have a wonderful week
MoeAlawi
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some people are just racist dont like to give chances to diversity for silly excuses
FaithEvans
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Evans my friend, I am glad I keep seeing your comments around. Again, I agree entirely. Hope you are well.
Thanks man, I appreciate that... have a wonderful week
mokadrstuz
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So the real question remains how much does BLACK LIVES really matters to those at the top
RiasGremory_1
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Even in Africa, many coaches are white, I don't think it's racism, I think it's competence. Plus white people are more likely to get their coaching badges done and position themselves for opportunities... Lampard got to coach Chelsea, could easily have been Drogba if he wanted, but how many ex Chelsea players in recent times have completed the course and tried their hands at management? Lampard, Shevchenko, Terry (I stand to be corrected), it's clear who the favorites for a job are.
Evans my friend, I am glad I keep seeing your comments around. Again, I agree entirely. Hope you are well.
chrisso2391
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You were not good enough at Milan as a coach. Why you expect to start being a coach at top club from the begining. Proof you're worth it. And i didn't understand, clubs have to appoint you cuz you're good coach proven with big experience or cuz you are with a black skin?
he hasnt been given a chance to prove himself tho. isnt that the point he is making
chrisso2391
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If you are donkey , then talk about racism , this is the cause of tour donkism
this donkey doesnt make sense.
cakikrsuy
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White people are the most wicked humans on Earth
Are you claiming they are the only racists? Blacks are bigger racists. But for your information, whites created all the major inventions, the greatest countries and the wealthiest economies. Blacks created Africa. But they all run from it.
ST-B
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if it wasn't true he wouldn't mention it ....say no to racism
sodcprsu
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Frank Richgard did well in Barcelone
Nk19
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Africa is wide open to you then
Why are u here did u read before u come to comment
bamcekmrsz
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You were not good enough at Milan as a coach. Why you expect to start being a coach at top club from the begining. Proof you're worth it. And i didn't understand, clubs have to appoint you cuz you're good coach proven with big experience or cuz you are with a black skin?
true....if you are good enough you can get appointed
bamcekmrsz
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nonsense claim by Seedorf
Where did he lie ?It is true
Fupcdknrsu
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it's true
Koaemrstu
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Sorry!
bupcdotu
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the page will turn
abddallam
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I except and it's true what did he say because I never seen black coaches in Europe top 10 teams I saw them in assistance only but we are all equall
Wumaknt
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shame
Jucceiou
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black coaches matter
sorry autocorrect your right
Jucceiou
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black coaches matter
not all but some
thevillaparkmascot
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When the so-called black men learn to appreciate their colour. When the so-called black men learn to kiss their own skins after scoring. When the so-called black men learn to enjoy it when they are called black men. When the so-called black men learn to work their ways to the top without thinking the are inferior. When the so-called black men learn to call a white man "white monkey" when they are called black monkey.
no black man calls white men monkey
PrinceParis
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Africa is wide open to you then
zimbabimba
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You were not good enough at Milan as a coach. Why you expect to start being a coach at top club from the begining. Proof you're worth it. And i didn't understand, clubs have to appoint you cuz you're good coach proven with big experience or cuz you are with a black skin?
You don't want to play this game, i can name far more coaches started from lower teams... + he had his chance at Milan but didn't proof worthy at the time
Titi14
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nonsense claim by Seedorf
Kopbmruz
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There is a quote from Hitler: If the German army had Italian officers, we'd be ruling the world. It's not because racism or anything else, but because Italians are known for being sly, creative and great tacticians. The same thing here. Every president wants the team he's investing millions in to succeed. But white people have the best skills to perform as coaches. Just like black people dominate most sports or sport events as players.
Rinbeilnpr
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Pitso Mosemane need to go to Europe 🇿🇦
did you think Europe it psl
Maamrsuy
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united we stand divided we fall when will racism end in football
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When the so-called black men learn to appreciate their colour. When the so-called black men learn to kiss their own skins after scoring. When the so-called black men learn to enjoy it when they are called black men. When the so-called black men learn to work their ways to the top without thinking the are inferior. When the so-called black men learn to call a white man "white monkey" when they are called black monkey.
DinAli316
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name one bad black European coach please
besides nuno santos there arnt any and he brought wolves up
Momadridista3
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If you are donkey , then talk about racism , this is the cause of tour donkism
DinAli316
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You were not good enough at Milan as a coach. Why you expect to start being a coach at top club from the begining. Proof you're worth it. And i didn't understand, clubs have to appoint you cuz you're good coach proven with big experience or cuz you are with a black skin?
what about lampard?
Hánçhø
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united we stand divided we fall when will racism end in football
Dokenrst
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but you abandoned your properties in Cameroon and ran away when you were their manager[Crylaugh]
Bawdioty
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black coaches matter
Greedy602
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You were not good enough at Milan as a coach. Why you expect to start being a coach at top club from the begining. Proof you're worth it. And i didn't understand, clubs have to appoint you cuz you're good coach proven with big experience or cuz you are with a black skin?
what about pirlo?
Dennisind
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Black coaches just aren’t good
any coach who does his job is good white/black/green/red/yellow or any other fucking colour
vocabdklnp
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Even in Africa, many coaches are white, I don't think it's racism, I think it's competence. Plus white people are more likely to get their coaching badges done and position themselves for opportunities... Lampard got to coach Chelsea, could easily have been Drogba if he wanted, but how many ex Chelsea players in recent times have completed the course and tried their hands at management? Lampard, Shevchenko, Terry (I stand to be corrected), it's clear who the favorites for a job are.
yea not white people think everyone is racist and they are victims.. reality its different they just need to move their as$$
Fawaeklnot
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White people are the most wicked humans on Earth
fupdeprty
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correct my brother
FaithEvans
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Even in Africa, many coaches are white, I don't think it's racism, I think it's competence. Plus white people are more likely to get their coaching badges done and position themselves for opportunities... Lampard got to coach Chelsea, could easily have been Drogba if he wanted, but how many ex Chelsea players in recent times have completed the course and tried their hands at management? Lampard, Shevchenko, Terry (I stand to be corrected), it's clear who the favorites for a job are.
zimbabimba
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You were not good enough at Milan as a coach. Why you expect to start being a coach at top club from the begining. Proof you're worth it. And i didn't understand, clubs have to appoint you cuz you're good coach proven with big experience or cuz you are with a black skin?
tibaeknsty
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Stf what did you do when you were given the lions of Cameroon to coach
Busabklsyz
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Tennywell
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come back in Africa, there is only for making money during your playing career, even in England and France where there's full of black s, there's no black refree or lines man,only Steward.And you are kneeling down Kama black lives matter,what a big lie
I have just realised that you are right.. I have never seen a black referee in England or even in Eufa champion's league 😥
midelnpr
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Pitso Mosemane need to go to Europe 🇿🇦
Kemcdit
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that's pure racism bro, it will never end! people think Europe is for only whites, but that's not true! thanks Seedorf for your view!
Wreh
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Black coaches just aren’t good
f.u.c.k you
Zosadklns
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come back in Africa, there is only for making money during your playing career, even in England and France where there's full of black s, there's no black refree or lines man,only Steward.And you are kneeling down Kama black lives matter,what a big lie
Anda101
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nonsense speaking. if you are good enough people will call and appoint you. very simple
So no black coach has been 'good enough'? There's no representation in higher structures and there are many black coaches who have licences but they are not 'good enough' so you say. I think you both missed the point.
Hayablsz
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Black coaches just aren’t good
that's rasict mehn