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Jurgen Klopp

In The Spotlight

Mohamed Salah – A legacy of goals, titles and cultural impact

Mohamed Salah will leave Liverpool a legend after nine memorable seasons.
Mohamed Salah will leave Liverpool a legend after nine memorable seasons.

Jurgen Klopp shuts down Real Madrid speculation, still open to coaching return

Soccer Football - Juergen Klopp press conference - Salzburg, Austria - January 14, 2025 Red Bull's Global Head of Soccer Juergen Klopp after the press conference REUTERS/Angelika Warmuth
Soccer Football - Juergen Klopp press conference - Salzburg, Austria - January 14, 2025 Red Bull's Global Head of Soccer Juergen Klopp after the press conference REUTERS/Angelika Warmuth

Jurgen Klopp ‘surprised and not surprised’ by Xabi Alonso’s Real Madrid exit

Jurgen Klopp, German football coach and "Global Head of Soccer" at Red Bull, is pictured during an AFP interview at RB Leipzig's headquarters in Leipzig, eastern Germany, on January 17, 2026. Despite leaving Liverpool as one of the most highly regarded coaches in football in 2024, Jurgen Klopp said he never considered himself among the game's best. (Photo by Ronny HARTMANN / AFP)
Jurgen Klopp, German football coach and "Global Head of Soccer" at Red Bull, is pictured during an AFP interview at RB Leipzig's headquarters in Leipzig, eastern Germany, on January 17, 2026. Despite leaving Liverpool as one of the most highly regarded coaches in football in 2024, Jurgen Klopp said he never considered himself among the game's best. (Photo by Ronny HARTMANN / AFP)

On the Ball

Man City-Liverpool clash can kick-start a new rivalry for their managers

Liverpool manager Arne Slot (left) and Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola pictured during their match at the Etihad Stadium in February.
Liverpool manager Arne Slot (left) and Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola pictured during their match at the Etihad Stadium in February.

RB Leipzig ‘lost our DNA’ before Jurgen Klopp-inspired reboot, says sporting director

Global head of football at Red Bull Jurgen Klopp speaks with Paris FC's French president Pierre Ferracci.
Global head of football at Red Bull Jurgen Klopp speaks with Paris FC's French president Pierre Ferracci.

FA imposes eight-week ban on former referee Coote for Klopp comments

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Premier League - West Ham United v Manchester United - London Stadium, London, Britain - October 27, 2024 Referee David Coote awards a penalty to West Ham United REUTERS/Tony O Brien/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Premier League - West Ham United v Manchester United - London Stadium, London, Britain - October 27, 2024 Referee David Coote awards a penalty to West Ham United REUTERS/Tony O Brien/File Photo

Arsene Wenger defends Club World Cup amid Jurgen Klopp’s criticism

Soccer Football - Champions League - Semi Final - First Leg - Arsenal v Paris Saint Germain - Emirates Stadium, London, Britain - April 29, 2025 Former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger before the match Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Couldridge
Soccer Football - Champions League - Semi Final - First Leg - Arsenal v Paris Saint Germain - Emirates Stadium, London, Britain - April 29, 2025 Former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger before the match Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Couldridge

Pep Guardiola worried that lack of rest after Club World Cup could ‘destroy’ Manchester City

Soccer Football - FIFA Club World Cup - Manchester City Training - Lynn University, Boca Raton, Florida, U.S. - June 29, 2025 Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola during training REUTERS/Hannah Mckay
Soccer Football - FIFA Club World Cup - Manchester City Training - Lynn University, Boca Raton, Florida, U.S. - June 29, 2025 Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola during training REUTERS/Hannah Mckay

Expanded Club World Cup is football’s worst idea, says Jurgen Klopp

Former Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp says today's football players are getting less and less time to rest.
Former Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp says today's football players are getting less and less time to rest.

Football unites after car ploughs into Liverpool victory parade crowd

Police officers operate as a Liverpool FC flag is seen in the background at the site of an incident where a car plowed into a crowd of Liverpool fans during a parade.
Police officers operate as a Liverpool FC flag is seen in the background at the site of an incident where a car plowed into a crowd of Liverpool fans during a parade.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.