Former Italy and AC Milan coach Arrigo Sacchi has made headlines across the peninsula by stating that there are too many black players in Italian youth teams.<\/p>\n
The comments come on the same day after Inter claimed the Viareggio Cup over Hellas Verona and will no doubt cause a stir for the next few days regarding the the ongoing battle against racism in the country.<\/p>\n
\u201cItaly is without dignity, there is no pride: it\u2019s not possible to see a youth team with 15 foreigners,\u201d Sacchi stated while speaking at a ceremony in Pistoia as reported by Sportmediaset.<\/p>\n
\u201cWatching the Viareggio Cup I must say there are too many black players, even in the Primavera.<\/p>\n
\u201cI am not racist, my history as a coach speaks for itself starting with Frank Rijkaard, but our football must show some pride.\u201d<\/p>\n
Source: forzaitalianfootball.com<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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