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Liverpool and their manager Jurgen Klopp were recognized for their achievements throughout 2020 on the BBC’s Sports Personality of the Year program on Sunday.
The Reds collected the Team of the Year award, while Klopp was named Coach of the Year.
Klopp helped Liverpool end their 30-year wait for a top flight title last season, and in some style too.
The Merseyside team clinched the 2019-20 Premier League title and ultimately finished the campaign with 99 points, 18 more than second-place Manchester City.
Meanwhile, Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson finished second behind Formula One star Lewis Hamilton in voting for the award for top sports personality of the year.
Both Henderson and Klopp were present at the awards ceremony in Manchester and the latter could not resist mentioning it during his acceptance speech.
“My team deserves this because they did an incredible job,” Klopp said. “It’s a mix of talent, character, desire and the power of the club, which is very great. All of that comes together and it was a great moment when we became champions.
“We want to throw a big party when it’s allowed again, it might take a little time, but until then maybe we can win something else, we’ll see.
Klopp then delighted Liverpool fans adding: “We can’t wait to see the fans again and winning this award in Manchester is even sweeter.”
Very cheeky, Jurgen!
Check out the clip here….
And here’s a longer version of Klopp’s speech …
This is the second time Liverpool has won the BBC Sports Personality Team of the Year award.
The Reds previously secured the award after their triplet season with Gerard Houllier, who died earlier this month in 2001.
Meanwhile, Klopp becomes the latest soccer coach to win the Coach of the Year award, following in the footsteps of Gareth Southgate (2018), Claudio Ranieri (2016), Arsene Wenger (2002 and 2004) and Sir Alex Ferguson (1999). ). .
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