Ceferin ‘signed’ Seedorf

the dutch Clarence Seedorfformer players along with other teams Ajax, Sampdoria, Real Madrid, Inter Y Milanjoined the board of directors of the UEFA Foundation for Children, this body reported.

The lone player who won the Champions League with three different clubs “not only has an inspiring story as one of the most successful football players of his generation, but continues to use his experiences to help make the world is a better place for footballers. ” “, considering the Slovenian Alexander Ceferinpresident of UEFA and of the Foundation.

“It is an honor and a pleasure to join the UEFA Foundation for Children. I closely follow their activities and I am very happy to join in supporting their work. I spent a few hours talking with President Ceferin and I am thankful that he accepted the idea. So that I can join the team. “Hopefully we can enjoy this relationship in the long run, do good things and give back to communities around the world.” Seedorf.

For the former midfielder, this merger represents an evolution in his relationship with UEFA, as he considers that both parties understand “the importance of football in society and in the lives of children.” “I’ve been involved with foundations for over 20 years, and that has given me great insight into what it takes to make an impact and create projects that make a difference,” he said.

“I really like it”

“But first, I want to better understand and learn where the Foundation is today and how I can contribute my knowledge and experience to achieve the Foundation’s goals and ultimately improve what is now and bring more value as a member of “I’m looking forward to it and I’m proud of this appointment,” he said.

“Many players are actually involved with charities, either on their own or lending their name to other institutions or organizations. It’s a very personal matter and some are more involved than others, some are visionaries in what they do and participate in decision -making processes where others prefer to be more behind the scenes or discreet, ”he said.

“No one has an obligation to race up front but I think we all have an obligation to add value to all those who have given us so much over the years. I’ve always seen a lot of willingness from players to participate in. good intentions and I’m happy to continue my part there without comparing or having expectations of others. I think we should start with ourselves and try to put in the best we can. “

Seedorf indicated that her parents inspired her as life models, as well as featured that Nelson Mandela has always played “a very central role” at the core of its mission: “To tolerate situations and pave the way for us to follow and continue to insist for the less privileged and for a more peaceful world “.

“Education should have sport as a column”

“I believe that peace comes through education, and education should have sports as its backbone, especially in the early stages of life. These are the key elements that I believe will change the world. And we have the capacity and ways to, as a team, make a difference, ”he warned.

“Having role models in life, and here we go back to the players, I think the role of the players today, even more than 20 years ago, is to be a positive role model and be aware that the players children look up to you and observe your actions and behaviors, ”he added. Seedorfwho asserted that the sport “is a very, very powerful, efficient and effective tool when used correctly”.

“That’s what I think we should aim for: the creation and adoption of very strong and sustainable projects that use sport as a key tool to improve the overall development and lives of children. It has been scientifically proven that playing sport between the ages of five and 12 years old contributes to the cognitive and creative development of children; it should be right for all children, “he concluded.