Klopp wants German team to help reclaim national pride from far-right
Jurgen Klopp said on Thursday that Germany's football team can help ensure "national pride is not entrusted to the wrong people" after a recent far-right AfD election victory. While not mentioning the AfD by name, Klopp advocated for adopting "positive patriotism", while saying: "I don't want to entrust national pride to the wrong people.
Jurgen Klopp, Germany's national football coach, discussed the importance of national pride and patriotism in a press conference announcing his first squad. The former Liverpool coach pointed to recent far-right election victories as a concern for Germany's national identity. Klopp emphasized his desire for the German football team to help restore national pride, stating that he doesn't want to entrust it to the wrong people.
He advocated for a positive form of patriotism, emphasizing that being proud of being German does not equate to nationalism or harmful behavior. Despite the sensitivity surrounding patriotism in Germany, Klopp believes that football can foster a sense of community and bring people together, showcasing the power of sport.
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