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EXCLUSIVE: Nevio Scala: The Future Of Football Is Russia, Ukraine & China
Former Parma coach Scala can see an exodus of stars to places far away from home.
Aug 3, 2010 9:34:00 AM
By Fabrizio Ponciroli
One of the most popular coaches in Italian and European football, Goal.com caught up with Nevio Scala, who feels there is plenty of eastern promise for the world's biggest game.
The former Reggina, Parma, Perugia, Borussia Dortmund, Besiktas, Shakhtar and Spartak Moscow coach enjoyed an excellent career and he has shed light on why many of today's stars and coaches are attracted by football in far-reaching places.
"I am proud of what I have achieved as I put myself up against certain scenarios which were interesting," the much-travelled coach told Goal.com.
"Russia and Ukraine are are very interesting and I am not surprised that many players are attracted to the leagues there.
"Football is going through a tough period, which is why countries like Russia with big economies prove to be attractive.
"Today we speak about Russia and Ukraine, tomorrow we will be talking about China, I am convinced.
"Italian players realise that football is not just about Calcio in Italy. They understand it's a world game, and so leaving Italy is all part of it."
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The former Reggina, Parma, Perugia, Borussia Dortmund, Besiktas, Shakhtar and Spartak Moscow coach enjoyed an excellent career and he has shed light on why many of today's stars and coaches are attracted by football in far-reaching places.
"I am proud of what I have achieved as I put myself up against certain scenarios which were interesting," the much-travelled coach told Goal.com.
"Russia and Ukraine are are very interesting and I am not surprised that many players are attracted to the leagues there.
"Football is going through a tough period, which is why countries like Russia with big economies prove to be attractive.
"Today we speak about Russia and Ukraine, tomorrow we will be talking about China, I am convinced.
"Italian players realise that football is not just about Calcio in Italy. They understand it's a world game, and so leaving Italy is all part of it."
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