This archive report was first published on 24 September 2019.
On September 23, 2019, Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp was named FIFA manager of the year, beating out Pep Guardiola and Mauricio Pochettino for the honor.
During his acceptance speech, Klopp announced his commitment to the Common Goal movement, a charitable initiative that encourages football players and coaches to pledge at least one percent of their salaries to support football charities around the world.
Common Goal was founded by Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata in 2017 and has since grown to include a number of high-profile football personalities.
Speaking on the night of his award, Klopp stated, "I'm really proud and happy that I can announce that from today on I am a member of the Common Goal family." He also encouraged others to learn more about the initiative, saying, "A few people obviously know [about] it - if not, Google it. It's a great thing."
Klopp's commitment to Common Goal follows in the footsteps of RB Leipzig Head Coach Julian Nagelsmann, who became the first manager to join the movement in October 2017.
With his pledge, Klopp joins a growing list of football personalities who are using their influence to make a positive impact on the world.
