Jurgen Klopp generously donated over $110,000 to the LFC Foundation after being named an honorary ambassador last summer.
After his departure from Anfield at the end of the previous season, the 57-year-old remained committed to supporting the charitable work carried out by the club’s foundation across Merseyside, earning him this unique accolade.
Klopp made his first appearance back in Liverpool since his celebrated nine-year tenure ended last year, speaking at the LFC Foundation Gala Ball held at the city’s Anglican Cathedral on Friday night. During his appearance, Klopp revealed he turned off his TV over Liverpool fans’ treatment of Trent Alexander-Arnold.
Before Klopp addressed the audience, Billy Hogan, the club’s CEO, announced that the German had contributed approximately $112,000 to the LFC Foundation upon taking up his role as an honorary ambassador in July.
Upon accepting the ambassadorship nearly a year ago, the ex-Borussia Dortmund and Mainz 05 manager expressed he was “proud” to back the “incredible” efforts of the LFC Foundation in enhancing the lives of children and young people.
Following his last match in charge of the Reds in May, Klopp managed to raise upwards of $54,000 by signing and auctioning items from the 2-0 victory against Wolverhampton Wanderers, with proceeds going to the foundation.
At the Gala Ball, Klopp, who is set to witness Liverpool clinch the Premier League title at Anfield on Sunday, expressed his disappointment at fans who jeered Alexander-Arnold during the 2-2 draw with Arsenal earlier this month.
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The iconic Reds manager, who gave Alexander-Arnold his Premier League debut over eight years ago, revealed that he was so “disappointed” by the home crowd’s reaction that he switched off his television.
“I watched the game when he came on and I heard the booing. I’m old so it might be my hearing so I turned up the volume and said: ‘That’s booing,'” Klopp remarked.
“It took me another 10 seconds to realise and then I switched the telly off. I honestly could not have been more disappointed in that moment. This is not us, 100 per cent.
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“I’m not saying you shouldn’t feel disappointed or angry, I’m saying ‘Don’t forget’. This club does not forget. We are renowned for our memory.
“We don’t forget anything. We remember both the good and the bad. But we choose to overlook the bad and cherish the good.
“You don’t have to be pleased about his departure, but don’t forget what he contributed to this club because I certainly won’t.”
