Jürgen Klopp receives the Order of Merit: proud of his home in Baden-Württemberg!
Jürgen Klopp receives the Order of Merit: proud of his home in Baden-Württemberg!
Football coach Jürgen Klopp received the Meritic Medal of the State of Baden-Württemberg on October 8, 2024, an award that was already awarded to him in 2020, but could only be presented due to the corona pandemic. In a solemn ceremony in Stuttgart, Prime Minister Winfried Kretschmann presented the certificate and paid tribute to Klopp's commitment outside of sport, in particular his commitment to racism and for socially disadvantaged groups.
Klopp, who grew up in the Black Forest, expressed how important his home was. "I am very proud to be Swabian," emphasized the 57-year-old. He took a lot from his youth in Glatten, which shaped him to the person he is today. Klopp remembered his childhood and how he was often spoiled, which actually surprised him that he has become a "useful guy".
use against racism
Prime Minister Kretschmann in particular praised Klopp's support for the initiative "Respect! No space for racism". According to Kretschmann, Klopp's voice is important in society because he finds clear words and emphasizes the need to raise awareness of children at an early stage. Klopp is a role model that actively works for central values, which is more important today than ever.
In addition to the medal of merit from Baden-Württemberg, Klopp also received the Federal Order of Office a week earlier, which is a sign of respect and recognition for him personally. The Order of Merit of Baden-Württemberg is the highest award in the country and is awarded for special achievements in various areas, including social and cultural commitment.
With this double of the awards, Klopp's trend -setting commitment in sport and his voice for social justice will continue to be reinforced in the future. His message that it is crucial to make weaker hearing is particularly recognized in the current social discussion.
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