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Former Barcelona Star Samuel Eto'o: Black Coaches 'Seen as 2nd-Class Citizens'

Former Barcelona, Inter Milan and Chelsea star Samuel Eto'o has said black coaches are seen as "second-class citizens" around the sport and don't get the trust they deserve.

The Cameroonian striker, who is still active at the age of 37, gave an interview to Canal+ (h/t Marca) and talked about his future.

He said he may go into coaching but that there are factors working against him and fellow black managers: "Many black former players don't get the coaching license, but there are also many who do have this. There is a lack of trust.