Clarence Seedorf: Italy Is Stupid, Not Racist
The Dutchman doesn't believe Italy is a racist country, just stupid, in the sense that many of its people look down upon those who are not Italian - that's xenophobia, I think you'll find, Clarence...
Milan midfielder Clarence Seedorf doesn't believe Italy is a racist country, a statement coming just weeks after Inter defender Cristian Chivu said it was.
The former Inter, Ajax and Real Madrid star is one of Milan's unsung heroes. Seedorf is a model professional and, after having lived in Italy for nine years, he doesn't believe the country is racist, although he thinks there are cultural integration problem, with Italians finding it difficult to live or work alongside other ethnic minorities.
"Italy is a lovely country and most of the people there are really nice," Seedorf told La Repubblica.
"I don't think it's a racist country and I think we need to be careful when speaking about this subject.
"The more you talk about it, the more you advertise racism. However, I think there is a cultural stupidity where people try and take it out on the weakest.
"The weakest are the gypsies who come from the poor countries, those from Africa. Italy also has poor people and the homeless. It's not racism but just stupidity."
The Rossoneri clash with Juventus this weekend and both teams will be looking towards maximum points in an attempt not to lose touch with Inter at the helm.
Salvatore Landolina, Goal.crap