Arrigo Sacchi: Too many black players in Italian youth teams

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Fabs 10 years ago

Sacchi can cry all he wants, the horse has bolted.

This is why as Africans we have to be discerning. Don’t think, especially with places in Europe (Spain and Italy) that just because you are born there or raised there yo ...
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Sacchi can cry all he wants, the horse has bolted.

This is why as Africans we have to be discerning. Don’t think, especially with places in Europe (Spain and Italy) that just because you are born there or raised there you suddenly are not considered a foreigner.

Ghanaians/Africans need to embrace those who are willing to show loyalty and play for their true homeland. Even Balotelli is now softening his stance, although he plays for Italy he acknowledges that Ghana is his country of origin.

As for Sacchi, he has just said what probably a lot of Europeans think, don’t get me wrong it’s a slur for sure, but the amount of “them” and “us” involved is always there....doesn’t matter how many generations you are.

Peter Tosh said it himself.
the truth 10 years ago

I disagree with your conclusion. Ariggo Sacchi is entitled to his views, and the people who decide that they want to make Europe their home are also entitled to it. If Ghanaians made Ghana a worthwhile place to live, people ...
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I disagree with your conclusion. Ariggo Sacchi is entitled to his views, and the people who decide that they want to make Europe their home are also entitled to it. If Ghanaians made Ghana a worthwhile place to live, people will not make other countries their own.
Psychologist 10 years ago

Who should make it a worthwhile place to come and enjoy? When eeuropeans were going through their dark ages they stood abd fought it through. Its only the lazy mind that looks for an easy way out.

Who should make it a worthwhile place to come and enjoy? When eeuropeans were going through their dark ages they stood abd fought it through. Its only the lazy mind that looks for an easy way out.
CITIZEN ONE 10 years ago

The man has a valid point and concern, which is unfortunate, because he may not be able to control it. It's all about economy , fame and glory.

Needless to analyse further, Ghanaians (Africans) are the biggest racists on G ...
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The man has a valid point and concern, which is unfortunate, because he may not be able to control it. It's all about economy , fame and glory.

Needless to analyse further, Ghanaians (Africans) are the biggest racists on Gods green earth, and extremely tribal. In Ghana alone Akans(Ashanti / Akyems) base everything they do on divisiveness. They hate you or look down upon you if you don't speak their language or associate with their culture, as Ghanaian as you may be. The will never welcome you into their region and community to rule or manage your national responsibilities, but they are quick and eager to take up positions and national responsibilities in other peoples territories. They pretend to be nationalists when they want to subvert your pride and culture/language, but when you attempt same in their territories, Lord save your NECK!!!

Many Europeans and other Caucasians have those attitudes, but not as bad as some Ghanaian ethnic groups. Spare the man your grief. He is right!
NO NONSENSE 10 years ago

DO YOU HAVE PERSONAL HATRED FOR THE AKANS?

DO YOU HAVE PERSONAL HATRED FOR THE AKANS?
Ali Baba 10 years ago

in Africa? There are so many of them here. Tell me, what do you think of that?

in Africa? There are so many of them here. Tell me, what do you think of that?
K Man 10 years ago

Sacchi, look I don’t care if you think Africans cannot be Italians. Truth be told, whites are not Africans they are Europeans. However this DOES NOT mean that Obronis cannot play for SA youth team or even a Ghana team. As l ...
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Sacchi, look I don’t care if you think Africans cannot be Italians. Truth be told, whites are not Africans they are Europeans. However this DOES NOT mean that Obronis cannot play for SA youth team or even a Ghana team. As long as they are committed to play and show loyalty then what’s the problem.

Getting demented in his old age.
OGOGLO QUARTER!!! 10 years ago

YOU CAN'T STOP THEM,,,JUST HELP THEM IMPROVE YOUR ITALY'S TEAM,,THERE IS NOTHING YOU CAN DO ABOUT IT,,,

YOU CAN'T STOP THEM,,,JUST HELP THEM IMPROVE YOUR ITALY'S TEAM,,THERE IS NOTHING YOU CAN DO ABOUT IT,,,
ROMANO 10 years ago

MY HALF COUNTRY PEOPLE ARE THE MOST RACIST BIGOTS ON THIS PLANET. I'M SORRY TO SAY THIS BUT THAT IS THE NAKED TRUTH.

MY HALF COUNTRY PEOPLE ARE THE MOST RACIST BIGOTS ON THIS PLANET. I'M SORRY TO SAY THIS BUT THAT IS THE NAKED TRUTH.
MOUSSY ATTARA 10 years ago

Look at this half and half creature too talking. .what stupid African kuraa slept with some stupid smelly obrono to produce a,half ass breed like romano.
your name even sounds like ASHAWO pekin..

Look at this half and half creature too talking. .what stupid African kuraa slept with some stupid smelly obrono to produce a,half ass breed like romano.
your name even sounds like ASHAWO pekin..
BerylRichards 10 years ago

This is a purely racist comment. And has little to do with Italian players or Italian soccer. What if those folks are black Italians??
he can start off why advocating the release of all European non Italians from the league. ...
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This is a purely racist comment. And has little to do with Italian players or Italian soccer. What if those folks are black Italians??
he can start off why advocating the release of all European non Italians from the league. Non non nonsensical talk. It serves u right black folks, if only we could take care of yourselves such silly talk cannot be spilled at you at any time by any one.
Loway 10 years ago

You are all Africans

You are all Africans
Hago 10 years ago

Ashantis will also cry foul if the see a lot of Ewe names in the national team

Ashantis will also cry foul if the see a lot of Ewe names in the national team
EFO 10 years ago

YOU ARE RIGHT. DO NOT SWALLOW YOUR PRIDE. THUS IS WHY AFRICA IS UNDER DEVELOP BECAUSE OF THEIR USELESS LEADERS DO NOT CARE ABOUT THEIR PEOPLE.

YOU ARE RIGHT. DO NOT SWALLOW YOUR PRIDE. THUS IS WHY AFRICA IS UNDER DEVELOP BECAUSE OF THEIR USELESS LEADERS DO NOT CARE ABOUT THEIR PEOPLE.
Saint Ghfuo: Nyantakyi must go! 10 years ago

Idiot. Why isn't he saying that there are too many blacks or immigrants picking tomatoes in brescia? Nkwasiasem instead of suggesting new training methods or even a quota for blacks or non italians. Look at what he is saying. ...
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Idiot. Why isn't he saying that there are too many blacks or immigrants picking tomatoes in brescia? Nkwasiasem instead of suggesting new training methods or even a quota for blacks or non italians. Look at what he is saying. Look, If you dont have a suggested solution to a so called problem. Then don't speak on it
the truth 10 years ago

it is because he is not commenting on tomato farming :)

it is because he is not commenting on tomato farming :)
The Truth 10 years ago

Who is Yirima?

Who is Yirima?
Saint Ghfuo: Nyantakyi must go! 10 years ago

The concept of equal opportunity to sacchi is something he can't fathom. He is simply a cheat, conniver, manipulator and be will soon drug Italian players to have an advantage over blacks.

The concept of equal opportunity to sacchi is something he can't fathom. He is simply a cheat, conniver, manipulator and be will soon drug Italian players to have an advantage over blacks.
Schalke fan 10 years ago

Baba Yara "the HERO of KUMASE SOCCER" is not an Asante,
Check that and come and come again!!!!!!!!

Baba Yara "the HERO of KUMASE SOCCER" is not an Asante,
Check that and come and come again!!!!!!!!
Neutral Zone 10 years ago

On the flip side if Ghanaian teams are made up of a lot of non-Ghanaians that observation would not b shelved. I think the guy was only making an observation, though there might b some nationalist under tone. Not sure of that ...
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On the flip side if Ghanaian teams are made up of a lot of non-Ghanaians that observation would not b shelved. I think the guy was only making an observation, though there might b some nationalist under tone. Not sure of that.
KWASI APONKYE 10 years ago

THEY ARE A CURSED PEOPLE AND WILL START SHITTING ON YOUR BEAUTIFUL BEACHES.
EVERYWHERE THEY GO THEY TAKE THIER CRIME,PROSTITUION WHICHCRAFT AND LAZINESS WITH THEM..THEY ARE VERY DIRTY PEOPLE. DONT FORGET TO DEPORT THEIR CO ...
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THEY ARE A CURSED PEOPLE AND WILL START SHITTING ON YOUR BEAUTIFUL BEACHES.
EVERYWHERE THEY GO THEY TAKE THIER CRIME,PROSTITUION WHICHCRAFT AND LAZINESS WITH THEM..THEY ARE VERY DIRTY PEOPLE. DONT FORGET TO DEPORT THEIR CONFUSED HALFBREED CHILDREN TOO..THEY ONLY HAVE HALF BRAINS.
bullshit radar 10 years ago

Don't forget to pull up Sacchi's pants after you get up off your knees.

Don't forget to pull up Sacchi's pants after you get up off your knees.
Esi 10 years ago

"I’m certainly not racist..."

"I’m certainly not racist..."
Dom 10 years ago

Typical racist Italians. Black footballers are treated with monkey sound and other slurs. You called what God has crated in his image as an animal. Yet they called themselves catholcs and christian, hypocrites!!!!!!

Typical racist Italians. Black footballers are treated with monkey sound and other slurs. You called what God has crated in his image as an animal. Yet they called themselves catholcs and christian, hypocrites!!!!!!
OKOROMANSA 10 years ago

ARRIGO SACCHI SHOULD PRODUCE 20 SONS SO THAT THEY CAN ALL PLAY FOR ITALY. AT THAT POINT, ALL THE BLACKS WOULD LEAVE ITALY.

ARRIGO SACCHI SHOULD PRODUCE 20 SONS SO THAT THEY CAN ALL PLAY FOR ITALY. AT THAT POINT, ALL THE BLACKS WOULD LEAVE ITALY.
KG 10 years ago

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