Wesley Sneijder supports Johan Derksen in the racism debate. The record international cannot imagine that racism still exists in the Netherlands.
“Derksen sometimes has wrong moments,” says Sneijder de Volkskrant about the discussion around Derksen. “If you say hurtful things, you can expect a response. His sincerity is beautiful. Straight is straight, crooked and crooked. That’s how he is in life. In today’s times, statements are quickly magnified. Racism? I can’t imagine it is still there in the Netherlands. “
“I have Turkish, Moroccan and Surinamese friends”, continues Sneijder, born and raised in the Ondiep in Utrecht. “I experience all colors and played with all colors. Last week I sat somewhere with Quincy Promes from Ajax and asked him: do you ever experience it? He said no. Racism is absolutely not justifiable, but we should not talk “I think the Netherlands is the most multicultural country in the world. Everything is possible and allowed. Let’s keep it peaceful together.”
Sneijder would actually join Veronica Inside this week to promote his book, but that broadcast was canceled because of the discussion around Derksen, René van der Gijp and Wilfred Genee.
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