Ex-Bundesliga star
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Aogo wants to become the “first dark-skinned German sports director”
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Dennis Aogo during his time as a player at Hannover 96 (archive).
Photo: dpa / Peter Steffen
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Berlin Ex-national soccer player Dennis Aogo can imagine becoming “the first dark-skinned German sports director”. Racist experiences he has had in the past only reinforce his endeavors, as he now said.
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Ex-national player Dennis Aogo can imagine becoming “the first dark-skinned German sports director”. “I could do that well. That’s how self-confident I am, “said the 34-year-old former professional footballer in an interview with” sport1.de “. He was surprised that there hasn’t been one yet. “It’s always cool to be one of the first. Historically, the first will always be remembered. Why shouldn’t I strive for that? ”He added.
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He has not yet made a final decision as to whether he wants to go in this direction, said the sports management student and speaks about social problems and dealing with racism: “It has happened to everyone. Me too, in the form of monkey noises. I often heard racist shouts from the stands when I was playing on the left side or throwing in. As a footballer, however, you acquire a thick skin. I’ve learned to deal with it. “
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A role model for Aogo is long-time Bayern manager and president Uli Hoeneß: “He was tough, but everyone I talked to about him has assured me that he has an incredible amount of empathy and has remained very human,” said Aogo, who played in the Bundesliga for SC Freiburg, Hamburger SV, VfB Stuttgart and FC Schalke 04.
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