كتب : Omar AbdelAziz
The Dutch KNVB said that Seedorf informed Holland coach Marco Van Basten of his unwillingness to join the Oranje in Austria and Switzerland.
"I was surprised by his announcement. I didn’t expect it. I told Clarence that I respect him as player and human being but he made his decision," said Van Basten.
Van Basten, who is also a former Milan star, announced a provisional 30-man squad in late, including the 32-yaer-old Seedorf.
Seedorf has been present in the previous three European championships with Holland, which he represented 87 times.