Borussian Coach Dortmund (BVB) Niko Kovać surprised the sports world, this time not because of a transfer or great victory, but because of an extraordinary human gesture and humanity.
Immediately after signing a new contract with BVB, 52-year-old Croatian coach He decided to donate his whole $ 2 million bonus To combat homelessness in Germany, the Fenix-magazin portal transmits the writing of the German media.
The most unexciting gesture in the history of the club
According to the Letsportsrock.com portal, the Facebook page of the Borussian Dortmund fans also conveyed, this step is considered one of mostly conducting and most unexpected works In the sports history of Dortmund, Bundesliga and beyond.
Fans, experts, and even former players and trainers remained without words, but they expressed him Consistent admiration. In a time when professional football is often criticized for high salaries and distances from real life, the blacksmith sends a strong message.
His commitment shows that football can be more than goals, titles and transfers. The word is also values, Humanity and social responsibility. For Dortmund fans, this gesture does not only signify the coach with sports ambitions, but also a man with a heart on the bench – the perfect start of the new era in the BVB, writes letsportsrock.com.
Kovačeva statement
Former Croatian menu and Eintracht coach, Bayern and Monaca explained in a short journalist conference to monitor carefully for years the problem of growing homelessness In Germany.
Football means passion, fellowship and solidarity. But We must not forget people who live on society’s margins and don’t have a permanent place to call homesaid Kovač. He wanted to send his donation a clear message That soccer success comes with responsibility, he conveyed the portal of SphereSports.com.
Two million dollars will use several institutions, including Emergency shelters In Dortmund, the national project of reintegration of homeless people on the labor market and assistance programs offer a future perspective with homeless youth.
Great echo in the football world
Reactions on Kovačevo gesture They didn’t wait long. Borussian Dortmund Club was deeply impressed. “We hired Nika as a strong coach, but at the same time we also get someone who advocates with the big heart for others,” he explained the General Manager of BVB Hans-Joachim Watzke.
Players and fans also expressed their admiration. Captain Emre Can described a donation as “role model to all of us“And stressed that such gestures show how they are Football stars more than athletes.
Praise and recognitions were poured on social networks. Thanksgings and respects have expanded within a few hours under Hashtag #Kovaccares.
Social significance
According to estimates, more than 260,000 people in Germany is homeless. Pandemic and growing costs of life further worsened the situation for many affected.
Experts agree that donations like Kovačeva cannot solve all problems but send strong and inspiring message.
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