Latest Juergen Klopp News

Jürgen Klopp to take on new role as head of global soccer at Red Bull

Oct. 09, 2024 10:18 AM EDT

LONDON (AP) — Former Liverpool coach Jürgen Klopp is returning to soccer after a shorter than expected break. Energy drinks manufacturer Red Bull announced Wednesday that the German mentor is to become its head of global soccer from January, overseeing its international network of...

Liverpool leads the way in the Premier League and gives Slot club record

Oct. 05, 2024 14:56 PM EDT

Arne Slot earned a Liverpool record of nine wins from his first 10 games in charge after the club stayed on the top of the English Premier League on Saturday. Diogo Jota’s ninth-minute goal at Selhurst Park held up to beat Crystal Palace 1-0 and ensure Slot would be looking down...

Jurgen Klopp joins the crowd at the Paralympics, cheering on long-time friend playing badminton

Aug. 29, 2024 16:44 PM EDT

PARIS (AP) — Fomer Liverpool coach Jürgen Klopp is used to being at the center of attention. On Thursday he was more than happy to be on the sidelines, cheering for his longtime friend Wojtek Czyz as he competed in badminton at the Paris Paralympics. “I stood next...

Replacing a great manager is never easy but Slot didn't get that memo at Liverpool

Aug. 29, 2024 11:28 AM EDT

You could say he has slotted in just fine. Arne Slot clearly didn't get the memo that it's supposed to be a near-impossible job to follow a club great as manager. Take David Moyes after replacing Alex Ferguson at Manchester United. Moyes lasted 10 months. ...

Madueke nets hat trick for Chelsea after boos over Instagram post and Slot gets win in Anfield debut

Aug. 25, 2024 14:34 PM EDT

After being constantly booed by the home crowd for a disparaging social media post about Wolverhampton, Noni Madueke responded with a second-half hat trick to give Chelsea its first Premier League win under manager Enzo Maresca. Madueke netted three goals in a 14-minute span — all...

Stopping Man City, VAR and burnout fears: The big talking points ahead of the Premier League season

Aug. 14, 2024 11:42 AM EDT

A look at some of the big talking points heading into the new Premier League season, which starts on Friday when Manchester United hosts Fulham: STOPPING CITY Since 2017, only one team — Liverpool, in 2020 — has stopped Manchester City winning the title. Can anyone...

The Premier League will have a different look when the season starts Friday. Here's what's changed

Aug. 13, 2024 13:20 PM EDT

The Premier League rarely stands still. For the 2024-25 season starting on Friday, there are five newly hired managers, around $1.6 billion worth of new players (and counting), new offside technology, updated financial regulations and a tweaked match schedule. COACHING...

What's next for Thierry Henry after thrilling run at the Paris Olympics?

Aug. 10, 2024 10:33 AM EDT

PARIS (AP) — At the end of an epic Olympic men's soccer final Friday, France coach Thierry Henry was asked what was next after leading his country to the silver medal at the Paris Games. “My future? My future is to go to eat with the guys later on and their families. That's my...