Jürgen Klopp wants his Germany team to reclaim national pride from 'the wrong people'

Germany national team head coach Jürgen Klopp has spoken publicly about wanting his team to reclaim a sense of national pride from what he called 'the wrong people', a clear reference to the rise of the far-right Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) party in German society. Klopp, who took charge of the national team after his departure from Liverpool, framed the national team's role as one that can push back against the politicisation of German identity through sporting success and unity. The comments come amid ongoing debate in Germany about the intersection of football, nationalism, and far-right movements, with the national team often seen as a vehicle for inclusive national identity.