{"id":1297,"date":"2022-03-21T11:32:49","date_gmt":"2022-03-21T10:32:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bensemann-cup.eu\/patrons\/"},"modified":"2022-07-04T18:17:23","modified_gmt":"2022-07-04T16:17:23","slug":"patrons","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/bensemann-cup.eu\/en\/patrons\/","title":{"rendered":"Patrons"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-l45qz6n6-f585173a0dba4ece75256ae96e0c6af7\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-l45qz6n6-f585173a0dba4ece75256ae96e0c6af7{\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-l45qz6n6-f585173a0dba4ece75256ae96e0c6af7 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-l45qz6n6-f585173a0dba4ece75256ae96e0c6af7 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-l45qz6n6-f585173a0dba4ece75256ae96e0c6af7 av-special-heading-h3 blockquote elegant-quote elegant-centered  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_hr  avia-builder-el-first  av-icon'><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag'  itemprop=\"headline\"  ><span class='heading-char avia-font-entypo-fontello' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue80b' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span><span class=\"heading-wrap\">Tournament Patrons<\/span><\/h3><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-l4bd42j0-dd7798ac991114da6619e2cfaf98f83c\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-l4bd42j0-dd7798ac991114da6619e2cfaf98f83c{\nheight:50px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-l4bd42j0-dd7798ac991114da6619e2cfaf98f83c hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-1  el_after_av_heading  el_before_av_two_fifth '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div  class='flex_column av-4l7ky-842f35c01121b5a386df96d9f85bf5c0 av_two_fifth  avia-builder-el-2  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_three_fifth  first flex_column_div  '     ><style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-l4bgt0nc-1955c3150811d1d88e3b8154ae5f858a\">\n.avia-image-container.av-l4bgt0nc-1955c3150811d1d88e3b8154ae5f858a img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-l4bgt0nc-1955c3150811d1d88e3b8154ae5f858a .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-l4bgt0nc-1955c3150811d1d88e3b8154ae5f858a av-styling- avia-align-right  avia-builder-el-3  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  av-has-copyright av-copyright-always'   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><a href=\"https:\/\/de.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Horst_Hrubesch\" class='avia_image' target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label='Horst Hrubesch'><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image-1125 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-1125 avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/bensemann-cup.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Horst-Hrubesch-1-300x300.jpg\" alt='' title='Horst Hrubesch'  height=\"300\" width=\"300\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bensemann-cup.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Horst-Hrubesch-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bensemann-cup.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Horst-Hrubesch-1-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/bensemann-cup.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Horst-Hrubesch-1-36x36.jpg 36w, https:\/\/bensemann-cup.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Horst-Hrubesch-1-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/bensemann-cup.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Horst-Hrubesch-1.jpg 512w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/div><small class=\"avia-copyright\">\u00a9 Frank Schwichtenberg<\/small><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div  class='flex_column av-3yiwy-491d8ccbdfe955f40d51dec493156379 av_three_fifth  avia-builder-el-4  el_after_av_two_fifth  el_before_av_hr  flex_column_div  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-l4bgs00x-82f7f77d91a9d4b5fbc44b8951fac318 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h5><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Horst Hrubesch<\/span><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">European Football Champions as Players and Coaches<br \/>\n<\/span><\/strong><\/h5>\n<blockquote>\n<p>Walther Bensemannalways strongly advocated for football as a way to increase understanding among nations. He envisioned the reconciliation of nations through sport, even going so far as to talk of a United States of Europe over 100 years ago!<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-1077q-d6dcd1352f9c851eeb411d4e1ca05ff4\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-1077q-d6dcd1352f9c851eeb411d4e1ca05ff4{\nheight:30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-1077q-d6dcd1352f9c851eeb411d4e1ca05ff4 hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-6  el_after_av_three_fifth  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-l4mhx1kh-ed8b5914c1153241d16ac20cbb0394b9\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-l4mhx1kh-ed8b5914c1153241d16ac20cbb0394b9 .avia_textblock{\ntext-align:left;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-l4mhx1kh-ed8b5914c1153241d16ac20cbb0394b9 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3><strong>Greeting<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>I was overjoyed to be asked about becoming a patron of the Walther Bensemann Remembrance Tournament. In 2016, I was presented the <strong>Walther Bensemann Award<\/strong>, at which time it became pretty clear that I would be taking on this role. Walther Bensemannalways strongly advocated for football as a way to increase understanding among nations. He envisioned the reconciliation of nations through sport, even going so far as to talk of a United States of Europe over 100 years ago!<\/p>\n<p>It may be three years since I received the request for my patronage due to the pandemic, but the tournament is more important than ever today. War has since erupted in Ukraine, right in the heart of Europe. At the end of May, we organised a benefit match for the Ukraine in Hamburg to demonstrate our solidarity with the people living there.<\/p>\n<p>The eight clubs represented in <strong>the Walther Bensemann Remembrance Tournament<\/strong> from five different European nations will come together in Nuremberg to demonstrate what Europe really represents: peace and tolerance. They will learn from Holocaust survivors what happens when anti-Semitism, intolerance and hate are allowed to slip through the cracks Young talented players from Poland, England, Israel, Italy and Germany will not just play against each other at this tournament, but also learn to develop relationships built on mutual respect, tolerance and integration. Many players at the tournament will soon become role models for other young people. That&#8217;s why it&#8217;s so crucial that they discuss and embody these concepts together. These values also play a major role in my work at the Hamburger SV youth training centre. As a European champion and Bensemann award-winner, I am therefore honoured to be a patron of this tournament.<\/p>\n<p>Special thanks go out to all those at <strong>!NieWieder<\/strong> and <strong>Makkabi Germany<\/strong> responsible for organising the event along with all supporters and the large number of helpers. The international field of participants is highly renowned, demonstrating how well this tournament is regarded. This is only furthered by the other celebrity patrons, such as Charlotte Knobloch, Dr Josef Schuster and Marcus K\u00f6nig. Last but not least, the support this tournament receives from the <strong>German Football Association<\/strong>, the <strong>German Football League<\/strong> and <strong>UEFA<\/strong> along with other sponsors highlights the vast support for the tournament. I would also like to thank <strong>Kicker<\/strong> magazine for the partnership and drawing well-deserved attention to this tournament in the world of football.<\/p>\n<p>I wish all participants and helpers all the best during the tournament events, a fun time playing football and many great memories for years to come!<\/p>\n<p>Horst Hrubesch<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-l4bdbplz-9653b73d2d5bcc856d61ea1aa8673b2f\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-l4bdbplz-9653b73d2d5bcc856d61ea1aa8673b2f{\nheight:75px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-l4bdbplz-9653b73d2d5bcc856d61ea1aa8673b2f hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-8  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_two_fifth '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div  class='flex_column av-5xnn2-63ddbdb351aeeed32ace9d5a3ee22fcb av_two_fifth  avia-builder-el-9  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_three_fifth  first flex_column_div  '     ><style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-l4bcj9bd-dae07399d259dff72b82549f1f2b9cb4\">\n.avia-image-container.av-l4bcj9bd-dae07399d259dff72b82549f1f2b9cb4 img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-l4bcj9bd-dae07399d259dff72b82549f1f2b9cb4 .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-l4bcj9bd-dae07399d259dff72b82549f1f2b9cb4 av-styling- avia-align-right  avia-builder-el-10  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  av-has-copyright av-copyright-always'   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ikg-m.de\/\" class='avia_image' target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label='Dr Charlotte Knobloch'><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image-1105 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-1105 avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/bensemann-cup.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Dr.-Charlotte-Knobloch-1-300x300.jpg\" alt='' title='Dr Charlotte Knobloch'  height=\"300\" width=\"300\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bensemann-cup.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Dr.-Charlotte-Knobloch-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bensemann-cup.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Dr.-Charlotte-Knobloch-1-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/bensemann-cup.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Dr.-Charlotte-Knobloch-1-36x36.jpg 36w, https:\/\/bensemann-cup.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Dr.-Charlotte-Knobloch-1-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/bensemann-cup.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Dr.-Charlotte-Knobloch-1.jpg 512w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/div><small class=\"avia-copyright\">\u00a9 Daniel Schvarcz ds-photo.com<\/small><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div  class='flex_column av-5cc7a-f4a94c06d5a35b9a47fed0d297d6fe44 av_three_fifth  avia-builder-el-11  el_after_av_two_fifth  el_before_av_hr  flex_column_div  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-l4bck2t0-3da2742a53f19636fe8ddcd6d9d832fb '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h5><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Dr Charlotte Knobloch<\/span><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\"> President of the Jewish Community in Munich and Upper Bavaria<\/span><\/strong><\/h5>\n<blockquote>\n<p>We have Bensemann to thank for the football magazine Kicker and the key insight that football has the power to bring people together across borders.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-l45r091j-ca41914a40a965fed81015936c25349b\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-l45r091j-ca41914a40a965fed81015936c25349b{\nheight:30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-l45r091j-ca41914a40a965fed81015936c25349b hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-13  el_after_av_three_fifth  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-l4bboz1w-7e5ee9839fcb89b9df57371f860a3cc9\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-l4bboz1w-7e5ee9839fcb89b9df57371f860a3cc9 .avia_textblock{\ntext-align:left;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-l4bboz1w-7e5ee9839fcb89b9df57371f860a3cc9 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3><strong>Greeting<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>If we take a close look at the reality Europe faces in 2022, there are plenty of things to worry about. War and hardship have returned to our continent, with hate once again turning into violence. Something we viewed as a remnant of the past. The one thing that provides a glimmer of hope today is the unity against relapsing into dark times which is shared by many people across national borders. Unity is our greatest strength.<\/p>\n<p>But it doesn\u2019t just happen. It needs to be developed and strengthened \u2013 including across borders. This was recognised back in the day by <strong>Walther Bensemann Z&#8221; L,<\/strong>. a veritable pioneer of German football who is largely overlooked today. We have Bensemann to thank for the football magazine <strong>Kicker<\/strong> and the key insight that football has the power to bring people together across borders. . Bensemann was ahead of his time with these notions back in the 1920s.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s therefore high time to honour his memory and promote the values he represented. I am delighted that the International <strong>Walther Bensemann Remembrance Tournament<\/strong> hosted this year in Nuremberg constitutes a football event that brings young people together through sporty competition in the spirit of Bensemann. When youth teams from throughout Europe fight to win the tournament, they always have the trophy in mind. But, as is always the case in football, the path to glory is the goal. The collective atmosphere stirred up by the competition is a major triumph in itself.<\/p>\n<p>That&#8217;s why I feel highly honoured to support the tournament as a patron this year and wish everyone involved good luck and lots of fun for their teams. One thing is for sure: Walther Bensemann would have been very proud of you all!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-l4bdbiw9-27cdb6ff795be8da919b53a50c2be0ac\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-l4bdbiw9-27cdb6ff795be8da919b53a50c2be0ac{\nheight:30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-l4bdbiw9-27cdb6ff795be8da919b53a50c2be0ac hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-15  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_three_fifth '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-l4bczbze-03ab3686bfb6071a5f16cda4ea7d7362\">\n@keyframes av_boxShadowEffect_av-l4bczbze-03ab3686bfb6071a5f16cda4ea7d7362-column {\n0%   { box-shadow:  0 0 0 0 ; opacity: 1; }\n100% { box-shadow:  0 0 10px 0 ; opacity: 1; }\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-l4bczbze-03ab3686bfb6071a5f16cda4ea7d7362 av_three_fifth  avia-builder-el-16  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_hr  first flex_column_div  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-l4bgw4dn-8c48c1c70ea3abb3c4c3f136444a4470 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3>Video message<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-l4bbwbgo-f10abee7ebf761530e86332c53c3c039\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-l4bbwbgo-f10abee7ebf761530e86332c53c3c039 .avia_textblock{\ntext-align:left;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-l4bbwbgo-f10abee7ebf761530e86332c53c3c039 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><div style=\"padding: 56.25% 0 0 0; position: relative;\"><iframe style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;\" title=\"Greeting from Dr. Charlotte Knobloch\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/719165554?dnt=1;h=ffaa375916&amp;badge=0&amp;autopause=0&amp;player_id=0&amp;app_id=58479\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><script src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/api\/player.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-l4bdbvvz-20091b686126df293aab40241a6345e3\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-l4bdbvvz-20091b686126df293aab40241a6345e3{\nheight:75px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-l4bdbvvz-20091b686126df293aab40241a6345e3 hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-19  el_after_av_three_fifth  el_before_av_two_fifth '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div  class='flex_column av-1w7j2-0c5936a2a1518fdd6f16f28eca2c3ea5 av_two_fifth  avia-builder-el-20  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_three_fifth  first flex_column_div  '     ><style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-l4bh7hgo-b29852a722eb666fe1e1d155b039ab7f\">\n.avia-image-container.av-l4bh7hgo-b29852a722eb666fe1e1d155b039ab7f img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-l4bh7hgo-b29852a722eb666fe1e1d155b039ab7f .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-l4bh7hgo-b29852a722eb666fe1e1d155b039ab7f av-styling- avia-align-right  avia-builder-el-21  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  av-has-copyright av-copyright-always'   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nuernberg.de\/internet\/stadtportal\/oberbuergermeister.html\" class='avia_image' target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label='OBM Marcus Koenig'><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image-1130 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-1130 avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/bensemann-cup.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Marcus-Koenig-300x300.jpg\" alt='' title='OBM Marcus Koenig'  height=\"300\" width=\"300\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bensemann-cup.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Marcus-Koenig-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bensemann-cup.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Marcus-Koenig-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/bensemann-cup.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Marcus-Koenig-36x36.jpg 36w, https:\/\/bensemann-cup.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Marcus-Koenig-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/bensemann-cup.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Marcus-Koenig.jpg 512w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/div><small class=\"avia-copyright\">\u00a9 Christine Dierenbach\/CTZ N\u00fcrnberg<\/small><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div  class='flex_column av-1ige2-4ab1278f8b4c6dcaa1745d9f8284a6c0 av_three_fifth  avia-builder-el-22  el_after_av_two_fifth  el_before_av_hr  flex_column_div  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-l4bh2c0w-8cd8c326f21db7a3330b1146c96ea504 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h5><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Marcus K\u00f6nig<\/span><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Lord Mayor of Nuremberg<\/span><\/strong><\/h5>\n<blockquote>\n<p>If we want to win people over, it must include tolerance, civil courage, re-spect, human dignity, unconventional approaches, creativity, and originality are needed. Hardly any other field offers such excellent conditions in this context as sports.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-10rcq-336620a6c58529f91a3a3e7659ac71e5\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-10rcq-336620a6c58529f91a3a3e7659ac71e5{\nheight:30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-10rcq-336620a6c58529f91a3a3e7659ac71e5 hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-24  el_after_av_three_fifth  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-l56v3i75-31bd66703d94066a8478be533ffd28c5\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-l56v3i75-31bd66703d94066a8478be533ffd28c5 .avia_textblock{\ntext-align:left;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-l56v3i75-31bd66703d94066a8478be533ffd28c5 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3><strong>Greeting<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Nuremberg in particular has had to experience a painful past, where it leads when racist slo-gans prepare the basis for inhuman politics. After all, the racial laws passed in 1935 are inseparably linked to our city. Therefore, we have a special duty to ensure that such things never happen again. Anti-Semitism, extremism, xenophobia, and racism have no place here.<\/p>\n<p>If we want to win people over, it must include tolerance, civil courage, re-spect, human dignity, unconventional approaches, creativity, and originality are needed. Hardly any other field offers such excellent conditions in this context as sports. <strong>Walther Bensemann<\/strong> also shared these views, and passionately fought for his pacifist and peo-ple-unifying ideas. The founding of the <strong>kicker-sport magazine<\/strong> in Nuremberg was for him a symbol of the recon-ciliation of nations through sport. And team sports, especially soccer, can reinforce this function. Soccer is not just about excitement, emotion, victory, or defeat. It also means showing respect and appreciation for the opponent.<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>Walther Bensemann Memorial Tournament<\/strong> &#8211; as the past has already shown &#8211; is a great opportunity to activate more people to courageously stand up for diversity playfully The initiative \u201c!Never Again&#8221; and Makkabai Deutschland are sending a positive message for democracy and against discrimination for the 32nd time. I am pleased that young people can approach such important topics in different ways besides sports. A critical debate can and should ultimately help immunize our society against racist thinking and strengthen democratic cohesion. As a <strong>&#8220;city of peace and human rights&#8221;<\/strong>, it is particularly important for us to set new, hopeful signs, preserve the peaceful coexistence of people from different backgrounds and cultures, and stand up for many colors and lifestyles.<\/p>\n<p>The weekend promises a real soccer experience &#8211; on and off the pitch. The excellent facilities of the club grounds of 1. FC Nuremberg will certainly contribute to the success of this event. I would like to thank all those who have initiated and support this tournament, as well as the many helpers for their commitment, and wish everyone involved a successful event with many interesting personal encounters and exciting sporting matches.<\/p>\n<p>Marcus K\u00f6nig<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-l4bhbtdu-da50af8705dfe0b025e7b03174b1c812\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-l4bhbtdu-da50af8705dfe0b025e7b03174b1c812{\nheight:75px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-l4bhbtdu-da50af8705dfe0b025e7b03174b1c812 hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-26  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_two_fifth '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div  class='flex_column av-38ivq-9aaeb4402fa467d21c0c8a5e5b6431e9 av_two_fifth  avia-builder-el-27  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_three_fifth  first flex_column_div  '     ><style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-l4ihhdin-097bca4b1ae76a3e5e7b35787c6cbfb7\">\n.avia-image-container.av-l4ihhdin-097bca4b1ae76a3e5e7b35787c6cbfb7 img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-l4ihhdin-097bca4b1ae76a3e5e7b35787c6cbfb7 .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-l4ihhdin-097bca4b1ae76a3e5e7b35787c6cbfb7 av-styling- avia-align-right  avia-builder-el-28  avia-builder-el-no-sibling '   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zentralratderjuden.de\/der-zentralrat\/praesidenten\/praesident\/\" class='avia_image' target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label='Dr. Josef Schuster'><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image-1947 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-1947 avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/bensemann-cup.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Dr.-Josef-Schuster-1-300x300.jpg\" alt='' title='Dr. Josef Schuster'  height=\"300\" width=\"300\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bensemann-cup.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Dr.-Josef-Schuster-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bensemann-cup.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Dr.-Josef-Schuster-1-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/bensemann-cup.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Dr.-Josef-Schuster-1-36x36.jpg 36w, https:\/\/bensemann-cup.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Dr.-Josef-Schuster-1-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/bensemann-cup.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Dr.-Josef-Schuster-1.jpg 512w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div  class='flex_column av-2rz1q-fdded6cf364e18cf819e3ef77411f891 av_three_fifth  avia-builder-el-29  el_after_av_two_fifth  el_before_av_hr  flex_column_div  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-l4bd858d-bff2c640587ebe5b3e91949909b1599f '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h5><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Dr Joseph Schuster<\/span><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">President of the Central Council of Jews in Germany<\/span><\/strong><\/h5>\n<blockquote>\n<p>In the midst of a rise in anti-Semitism and racism, which doesn\u2019t stop at the gates to football stadiums and the ranks of the football pitch, this tournament sends an important signal. Because it combines top-class sport with social responsibility.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-213ge-b611acf5eeccc1e32cca15e8ba9a6cf5\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-213ge-b611acf5eeccc1e32cca15e8ba9a6cf5{\nheight:30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-213ge-b611acf5eeccc1e32cca15e8ba9a6cf5 hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-31  el_after_av_three_fifth  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-l4bdddcd-ebe3b9d0f62aff72cb4f3584bef4dc83\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-l4bdddcd-ebe3b9d0f62aff72cb4f3584bef4dc83 .avia_textblock{\ntext-align:left;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-l4bdddcd-ebe3b9d0f62aff72cb4f3584bef4dc83 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3><strong>Greeting<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Dear readers, footballers,<\/p>\n<p>Over 30 years have passed since the last <strong>Walther Bensemann tournament<\/strong>. I am delighted to hear that the remembrance tournament will once again take place after this extended break. Breathing new life into this major international sporting event is a truly great idea.<\/p>\n<p>In the midst of a rise in anti-Semitism and racism, which doesn\u2019t stop at the gates to football stadiums and the ranks of the football pitch, this tournament sends an important signal. Because it combines top-class sport with social responsibility. The supporting programme and interview with Holocaust survivors highlight how the organisers of the Walther Bensemann tournament want to boost the role of players as ambassadors for democracy and against discrimination. I would therefore like to thank the \u2018!Nie Wieder\u2019 [Never Again] <strong>initiative<\/strong> and <strong>MACCABI Germany<\/strong> for organising the tournament along with the numerous partners and sponsors for their support. . It is with great delight that I have taken on the role of patron for this special sporting event.<\/p>\n<p>I look forward to greeting the large crowds of football fans that will gather in Nurenberg from 28 to 31 July 2022. I would also like to wish the players good luck and hope they have a great time on the field! It is my hope that the International Walther Bensemann Tournament, in spirit of its namesake, brings us all to a state of peaceful coexistence, respect and tolerance, both off and on the football pitch.<\/p>\n<p>Kind regards,<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-1117 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/bensemann-cup.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Unterschrift-Dr.-Josef-Schuster-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"80\" height=\"35\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v22.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Patrons - Bensemann-Cup<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/bensemann-cup.eu\/en\/patrons\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Patrons - 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