Frank-Walter Steinmeier awarded Germany’s highest medal in Berlin – the Federal Cross of Merit went to Jürgen Klopp, among others.
Great honor for Jürgen Klopp (57): The former BVB coach was awarded the Federal Cross of Merit by Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier (68) in Berlin on Tuesday (October 1st). The award ceremony took place shortly before German Unity Day in Bellevue Palace. “A holiday before the holiday,” as Steinmeier described it in his speech.
A total of 28 people received the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany – in addition to Klopp, among others, the Bavarian cabaret artist Gerhard Polt (82), who “as a socially critical artist has shaped German cabaret” for decades. “They all show that we can change and shape something together,” said Steinmeier, praising the commitment of the new medal holders in his speech.
“The most popular German in Britain”
Jürgen Klopp received the Federal Cross of Merit because “success and fame” never dissuaded him from “turning to each individual athlete and seeing the human being in them.” “He also always took a lot of time for his numerous fans and paid attention to the entire region in which he lived.” As “the most popular German in Great Britain” he “contributed to a positive image of our country” during his time in Liverpool.
Klopp is socially and socially committed: “He helps disadvantaged young people, advocates tolerance and shows how cohesion and solidarity can be lived.” He is a great role model for many and “an outstanding football ambassador far beyond the sports world.”
In January, Jürgen Klopp surprisingly announced the end of his coaching career at Liverpool FC. He had looked after the team since October 2015 and celebrated numerous successes with them. Before that he was coach of the German club Borussia Dortmund.
Source: Stern
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