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Ralf Rangnick: Athletes as a voice for politics and society!
Ralf Rangnick received the German Football Ambassador Award 2024 for his commitment to sport. Award ceremony in Munich.
Ralf Rangnick: Athletes as a voice for politics and society!
Ralf Rangnick, the new team boss of the Austrian national team, was awarded the prestigious “German Football Ambassador” award on Monday during the ISPO sports trade fair in Munich. This prize is awarded annually to people who make a decisive contribution to the positive perception of Germany and football abroad. The 66-year-old Rangnick took the opportunity to draw attention to the responsibility of professional athletes to get involved socially and politically. “I believe that the world is now presenting us with such great challenges that it is no longer possible to completely separate the whole thing,” he emphasized in his acceptance speech today.at is reported.
Rangnick, who has had an impressive coaching career and celebrated success with clubs such as RB Leipzig and Schalke 04, focused his speeches on the fact that sport and politics are closely linked. In a sporting environment characterized by changes and challenges, it is important that athletes get involved. Rangnick once again underlined his award with a generous donation to Franz Beckenbauer's foundation, which was received by his widow Heidi. This decision not only shows Rangnick's commitment to football, but also his kind character.
Career and influence
Ralf Rangnick, who is known in the football world as the “football professor”, brings a unique range of experience. After a distinguished career as a player and coach that began in various leagues and extended into the highest European competitions, Rangnick also positioned himself as an innovative strategist in football. After stints in Germany, his path took him, among other things, as a coach in the Premier League at Manchester United, before taking on the role of team boss in Austria. Under his leadership, the national team successfully qualified for the 2024 European Championship, which automatically extended his contract until 2026, as in Wikipedia mentioned.
His influence on modern football is undeniable. Rangnick was instrumental in establishing modern tactics and game systems that are still emulated by many teams around the world today. With his combination of passion for football and tireless striving to promote young talent, he sets new standards in sport.