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In the heart of Dresden, a unique tribute to football coach Jurgen Klopp is making waves. The Mini car, now affectionately known as the "KloppoCar," began its journey last spring and has since become a mobile gallery of Klopp's life in football.
The KloppoCar features images from Klopp's youth, his first coach, his broken arm incident, his successes, and even his failures. The choice of motifs is influenced by Klopp's career, creating a personal and intimate portrait of his journey in the world of football.
Upon seeing the car for the first time, Klopp reportedly said, "There's my whole life on there, I'll probably have to buy it back sometime."
Club boss Ute Groth and performance center director Marcus Italiani gathered a number of self-confident female footballers for a photo with the KloppoCar. Among them was Ulf Kirsten, a former DDR and BRD national player, who was the first to sign the car.
The Dresden public transport driver and artist, known as "Traffic Art," was moved to tears when he realised that each player had signed exactly at the right portrait.
Notable names like Campino, the lead singer of the German rock band Die Toten Hosen and a fan of Liverpool FC, have also expressed interest in signing the car. Although Campino, a friend of Klopp, hasn't signed yet, he is expected to do so in the near future.
The "KloppoCar" team also highlighted an image of a football national player holding a coffee service during a visit to Tusa, referencing the first EM title won by the German women's football national team in 1989.
The girls' football performance center, where more than 160 players train according to a coordinated concept, is a testament to the growing interest and success of women's football in Germany. The photoshoot ended with battle cries and the realization that the German women's footballers have collected more successful titles than the men.
From U13 upwards, the teams train three times a week and receive medical care. The "KloppoCar" is a symbol of this dedication and the passion for football that runs deep in the hearts of players and fans alike.
As the "KloppoCar" continues its journey, it serves as a reminder of Klopp's significant impact on football and the enduring love and admiration he has earned from fans and peers alike. Nearly 800 people, both prominent and less prominent, have signed the "KloppoCar," making it a truly collective tribute to a football legend.
[1] Campino and his connection to Liverpool FC: https://www.liverpoolfc.com/news/campino-toten-hosen-interview [2] Jurgen Klopp and his relationship with Campino: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2019/apr/01/jurgen-klopp-campino-die-toten-hosen-liverpool-fc-interview
- The lead singer of the German rock band Die Toten Hosen, Campino, who is a fan of Liverpool FC, has expressed interest in signing the KloppoCar, a mobile gallery dedicated to Jurgen Klopp's life in football.
- The KloppoCar, a unique tribute to football coach Jurgen Klopp, is not just attracting attention from sports enthusiasts, but also from the entertainment industry, as seen with Campino's interest in signing it.
- Along with sports-analysis and sports figures, the KloppoCar also displays images from pop culture, such as Campino holding a coffee service, referencing the first EM title won by the German women's football national team in 1989.
