BERLIN — Former Liverpool coach Jürgen Klopp defended his decision to join Red Bull as global head of soccer from next year following criticism from fans in Germany, saying the project was 'outstanding' for him.
Klopp, who ended a successful nine-year stint at Liverpool last season, also coached Mainz 05 and Borussia Dortmund in the Bundesliga, with many of those clubs' fans angered by his decision to join Red Bull.
BERLIN — German coach Jürgen Klopp has been appointed head of global soccer for Red Bull, owners of several clubs including RB Leipzig and New York Red Bulls, the company said on Wednesday, in his first job since leaving Liverpool earlier this year.
Klopp, who ended his successful nine-year stint with Liverpool at the end of last season, will be starting on January 1, 2025.
Jürgen Klopp Red Bull job
Let the USMNT head coach hunt begin.
The bomb dropped and the predictable (and in many cases wished-upon) sacking of former U.S. men’s national team coach Gregg Berhalter hit the wall, with the USMNT announcing the American manager’s firing just nine days after the national team’s embarrassing exit from the 2024 Copa América.
Out goes Klopp, in goes Slot.
Liverpool announces Arne Slot as new manager
Liverpool have announced that manager Arne Slot from Feyenoord as their new manager, set to replace the legendary Jürgen Klopp next season.
Slot, who has been at the helm of the Eredivisie club since 2021, led Feyenoord to the league title in the 2022/23 season and the KNVB Cup this year. Additionally, the manager led Feyenoord to their first-ever Europa Conference League final in his debut season.
LIVERPOOL, England, May 19 (Reuters) - Liverpool delivered much-loved manager Jürgen Klopp a victory in his final game with the team on Sunday, a 2-0 win over 10-man Wolverhampton Wanderers at Anfield in an emotional Premier League season finale.
Signing off Jürgen Klopp's reign with a win ❤️ pic.twitter.com/7pLr4ijTHp
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) May 19, 2024
Christian Pulisic’s name came to Jürgen Klopp’s mind when reflecting on his career as a manager. During an interview with The Anfield Wrap the American was brought up by Klopp as a promising young player he worked with.
Klopp was asked about some of the rising stars for Liverpool and if he wishes he could get another 10 years with them to see their growth and development as players. The first example that came to his mind of a young player who blossomed was Pulisic.
LONDON — Liverpool's slim Premier League title hopes faded further on Saturday when Michail Antonio's late header earned West Ham United a deserved point with a 2-2 draw.
Liverpool, reeling from a 2-0 loss at Everton in the Merseyside derby on Wednesday, were marginally the better side in a flat first half. The visitors had a penalty denied for an offside in the build-up before Luis Diaz hit the post.
They again conceded first, however, when Jarrod Bowen nodded home shortly before halftime, his 20th goal of the season in his 200th game for the Hammers.
Feyenoord and Liverpool have reached a verbal agreement regarding the appointment of Arne Slot as coach of the Premier League club, Dutch media reported on Friday.
Slot said on Thursday that he wanted to succeed German Jürgen Klopp as Liverpool manager.
New Liverpool manager set to be Arne Slot
BREAKING: Arne Slot will be new Liverpool head coach replacing Jurgen Klopp at the end of the season!
Liverpool's quest for a Premier League title in manager Jürgen Klopp's final season with the team suffered a huge blow with a 1-0 loss to Crystal Palace at Anfield on Sunday that left them third in the table.
Eberechi Eze scored in the 14th minute to stun the Anfield faithful in the third consecutive disappointing result for Liverpool. Klopp's men are even on 71 points with second-placed Arsenal, who were playing later on Sunday, and two behind provisional leaders Manchester City.
Old Trafford just gave us another Premier League classic.
Manchester United and Liverpool faced off this Sunday in what was the most anticipated Premier League match of the weekend.
League-leaders Liverpool came into the matchup trying to maintain their lead above Arsenal and Manchester City in title race, having only two points of advantage over the Gunners and three over the Citizens. And they were able to execute the plan right away.