Jurgen Klopp has joined the Common Goal Initative, pledging 1 percent of his salary to disadvantaged youth around the world.
Klopp made the announcement after winning the top honor for men’s manager at FIFA’s The Best awards ceremony on Monday.
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He joins Megan Rapinoe, who was honored as FIFA’s top women’s player, and a host of others including USWNT star Alex Morgan, RB Leipzig manager Julian Nagelsmann, and San Jose striker Chris Wondlowski.
“As a team, even with a minimum pledge of just 1%, together the football industry is capable of transforming the world,” Klopp said. “Now is the time for those interested to take a step forward.”
Generous move from a classy man.
Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata launched the Common Goal Initiative in 2017, describing why in a Players’ Tribune post.
Willkommen Jürgen Klopp!!#TheBest FIFA Men's Coach☑️
— Common Goal (@CommonGoalOrg) September 23, 2019
New #CommonGoal Member☑️ pic.twitter.com/mifD9KjDmd
