Tottenham Hotspur
Klinsmann’s Diving Academy (Art Print)

England called him a diver. Klinsmann decided to join in.

Hillsborough. August 1994.

Jürgen Klinsmann makes his Premier League debut for Tottenham Hotspur.

The German striker arrives in England carrying an unwanted reputation.

Diver.

Sheffield Wednesday supporters greet him accordingly.

Then Klinsmann scores.

THE GOALSOUL INTERPRETATION

What happened next transformed the relationship between Klinsmann and English football.

Instead of protesting against the criticism, he mocked it.

Klinsmann launched himself onto the Hillsborough turf in an exaggerated dive.

His Spurs teammates joined him.

Even the home supporters laughed.

The accusation had become the celebration.

Klinsmann's willingness to make himself the joke immediately changed perceptions.

It helped that he could seriously play.

Goals followed, along with the 1995 Football Writers' Player of the Year award and cult status at Tottenham.

But the dive remained.

Children copied it in playgrounds.

Supporters copied it on terraces.

A piece of criticism had become football folklore.

Welcome to Klinsmann's Diving Academy.

THE PRINT

An original Goalsoul Jürgen Klinsmann Tottenham Hotspur football art print celebrating the famous diving celebration that helped turn the German striker into an instant Spurs favourite.

Produced as a premium Giclée art print for exceptional colour, detail and longevity.

30 × 40 cm · 40 × 50 cm · 60 × 80 cm

Tottenham Hotspur — Klinsmann's Diving Academy.

Goalsoul — Keeping the Game Beautiful.

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