“Trainer Christian Streich receives Order of Merit of the State of Baden-Württemberg”

Streich «advertises for respect, tolerance and democratic participation. He shows the flag against xenophobia and disenchantment with politics and gives face and voice to the values ​​of a democratic and civil society,” the country said in a statement. «It is not the origin of a person that is decisive for him, but how he is and what he does. This makes Christian Streich a great ambassador for football and at the same time a popular figure for the country and his southern Baden homeland. »