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Jurgen Klopp

Jürgen Klopp — Germany head coach on four-year deal since 2026, former Liverpool manager who left in 2024.

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  1. October 2026
  2. Joy Online

    Germany’s mixed start under new head coach Jurgen Klopp continued with a goalless Nations League draw against Greece in Thessaloniki. …

    Klopp’s mixed start continues as Germany held
  3. September 2026
  4. Joy Online

    Jurgen Klopp’s wait for his first win as Germany boss continued as his side were upset at home by Greece in the Nations League. …

    Germany still winless under Klopp after loss to Greece
  5. Joy Online

    … One source described him as: “Calm, well-spoken and with a clear opinion and vision.” Ward’s previous spell as sporting director came under Jurgen Klopp, where he oversaw the signings of Luis Diaz, Cody Gakpo, Alexis Mac Allister and Darwin Nunez – he has a global contacts networ …

    Ward appointed Liverpool’s sporting director
  6. Joy Online

    … Both teams were managed by a new high-profile boss – with ex-Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp in charge of his native Germany and Barcelona legend Xavi Hernandez taking charge of the Dutch. …

    Havertz and Brobbey injured as Netherlands drew with Germany
  7. Daily Guide

    … Former Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp said the club laid on a private jet and food for Mbappe and his family in an attempt to sign him, before he eventually joined Paris St-Germain. …

    I Was Close To Joining Liverpool In 2016 – Mbappe
  8. Joy Online

    … Former Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp said the club laid on a private jet and food for Mbappe and his family in an attempt to sign him, before he eventually joined Paris St-Germain. …

    I was close to joining Liverpool in 2016 – Mbappe
  9. Joy Online

    New Germany coach Jurgen Klopp says his team can help ensure “national pride is not entrusted to the wrong people” after a recent far-right election victory. …

    Klopp wants to ‘reclaim’ flag amid German elections
  10. July 2026
  11. Joy Online

    Jurgen Klopp started his reign as Germany’s head coach by threatening to quit if the media invades his family’s privacy. …

    Klopp starts Germany reign by threatening to quit
  12. The Ghanaian Times

    … Germany are set to appoint Jurgen Klopp as coach after Julian Nagelsmann’s resignation but Carro said the former Liverpool boss could not solve German football’s woes on his own. …

    Germany World Cup exit reveals structural failures- Leverkusen CEO
  13. Joy Online

    Former Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has revealed how the Reds laid on a private jet and food for Kylian Mbappe and his family in an attempt to sign the France striker before he opted to join Paris St-Germain in 2017. …

    Klopp reveals how Liverpool tried to sign Mbappe
Sport

Klopp's Germany draws Greece in Nations League

The News

Germany drew 0–0 with Greece in a Nations League match in Thessaloniki, extending Klopp's mixed start as head coach to one win from his first four games. Despite dominating with over 70% possession and 21 shots, Germany could not find a breakthrough, leaving the captain to acknowledge frustration but praise the team's performance.

5 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 5 October

  1. Klopp's Germany draws Greece in Nations League

    Germany drew 0–0 with Greece in a Nations League match in Thessaloniki, extending Klopp's mixed start as head coach to one win from his first four games. Despite dominating with over 70% possession and 21 shots, Germany could not find a breakthrough, leaving the captain to acknowledge frustration but praise the team's performance.

    5 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 27 September

  1. Germany winless under Klopp after home loss to Greece

    Jürgen Klopp's unbeaten start as Germany manager ended with a 1-0 home defeat to Greece in the Nations League, his second match after a 1-1 draw with the Netherlands. Greece, ranked 41st, claimed their biggest win by world rankings since defeating England at Wembley in 2024.

    27 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 26 September

  1. Liverpool appoints Julian Ward as sporting director

    Liverpool have appointed 45-year-old Julian Ward as sporting director, a position he previously held during the 2022-23 season. Ward replaces Richard Hughes, who held the role for just over two years before leaving in September.

    26 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 24 September

  1. Netherlands and Germany draw in Nations League, Havertz and Brobbey injured

    The Netherlands and Germany drew 1–1 in a Nations League match managed by Xavi Hernandez and Jurgen Klopp respectively. Arsenal's Kai Havertz and Sunderland's Brian Brobbey both went off injured during the first half.

    24 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 23 September

  1. Mbappe says he was close to joining Liverpool in 2016

    Kylian Mbappe has revealed he came close to signing for Liverpool in 2016 when he was 18 and playing for Monaco, with his mother a keen advocate for the move; he chose to join Paris St-Germain instead because he wanted to play in his home city.

    23 September 2026 · Daily Guide →

Tuesday 22 September

  1. Mbappe reveals how close he came to joining Liverpool

    Kylian Mbappe has disclosed that he was close to joining Liverpool in 2016 while at Monaco, with the club making efforts to sign him at 18, but he chose to join Paris St-Germain instead because he wanted to play in his home city. His mother was a strong advocate for the move and fell in love with Anfield after visiting the club.

    22 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 17 September

  1. Klopp urges positive patriotism amid far-right German election gains

    New Germany coach Jürgen Klopp said his team can help ensure "national pride is not entrusted to the wrong people" after the far-right Alternative for Germany party won 43.8% in regional elections. Klopp stressed he wants to "reclaim the flag" and promote "positive patriotism" that combines German pride with openness and diversity.

    17 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 24 July

  1. Klopp warns media not to invade family privacy

    Jurgen Klopp, appointed Germany's head coach on a four-year deal, warned he will quit if the media does not respect his family's privacy, calling the role "the absolutely high point" of his coaching career and his first job since leaving Liverpool in 2024.

    24 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 16 July

  1. Germany's World Cup failures rooted in structural issues—CEO

    Bayer Leverkusen CEO Fernando Carro attributes Germany's recent World Cup eliminations to structural, political, and cultural problems, citing insufficient youth investment, infrastructure delays from bureaucracy, and a lack of the ambition and collective strength shown by successful nations like Spain, France, and England.

    16 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Friday 10 July

  1. Klopp reveals Liverpool's failed Mbappe recruitment attempt in 2017

    Former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp disclosed that the club arranged a private jet and courtship for Kylian Mbappe and his family in 2017, flying the Monaco forward's family in a circle over France in a bid to persuade him to join. Mbappe ultimately chose to sign for Paris St-Germain instead.

    10 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 8 July

  1. Infantino faces resignation calls over Balogun World Cup suspension

    Jurgen Klopp and other figures have called for FIFA president Gianni Infantino to resign after the USA's Folarin Balogun, who was sent off in an earlier match, had his ban suspended by a FIFA disciplinary committee following reported intervention from Donald Trump. Klopp criticized the decision as political interference in football governance.

    8 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Monday 6 July

  1. Jürgen Klopp in talks to become Germany national team coach

    Jürgen Klopp confirmed discussions with the German Football Association about becoming the national team coach following Julian Nagelsmann's departure after Germany's penalty loss to Paraguay in the World Cup round of 32. Klopp, who left Liverpool in 2024 and took a role with Red Bull, said the timing to return to management was "better than it's ever been."

    6 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Thursday 25 June

  1. Ivory Coast boss calls Schweinsteiger comments potentially racist

    Ivory Coast manager Emerse Fae responded to Bastian Schweinsteiger's pre-match comments characterizing his team as "a bit African football" and "not so conditioned by tactics," saying the remarks could be considered racist and reflecting biases about African football. Fae made the comments after Ivory Coast qualified for the World Cup knockouts for the first time in history with a 2-0 win over Curacao.

    25 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 5 June

  1. Man City considers legal action over Haaland transfer claim

    Manchester City are contemplating legal action after a Real Madrid presidential candidate, Enrique Riquelme, claimed striker Erling Haaland has a release clause and would join Madrid if Riquelme becomes president. Haaland's father and agent, along with City, denied the claim, stating there is no contractual clause enabling the move.

    5 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

Thursday 4 June

  1. Man City considers legal action over Haaland claims

    Manchester City is contemplating legal action after a Real Madrid presidential candidate promised to sign Erling Haaland and displayed a shirt with his name, claiming he has a release clause. City and Haaland's representatives denied the claim, stating there is no such clause and no chance of a transfer.

    4 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 1 June

  1. Arne Slot sacked as Liverpool manager after fifth-place finish

    Arne Slot was dismissed as Liverpool head coach on Saturday after the club finished fifth in the league this season, 25 points behind Arsenal, despite winning the Premier League title in his first campaign. In an emotional letter, the Dutchman said he leaves Liverpool "exactly where it belongs: among Europe's elite" and expressed confidence in the club's future, with the club set to open talks with former Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola.

    1 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 18 May

  1. Wayne Rooney urges Arne Slot to drop Salah from Liverpool finale

    Wayne Rooney has called Mohamed Salah "selfish" and said he should be dropped from Liverpool's final match against Brentford, criticizing Salah's public comments about the club needing to return to "heavy metal attacking football" as a dig at manager Arne Slot.

    18 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 17 May

  1. Salah urges Liverpool return to attacking style before exit

    Mohamed Salah has called for Liverpool to return to a "heavy metal attacking team that opponents fear" following a 4-2 defeat to Aston Villa that has left their Champions League hopes uncertain. Salah, who will leave Liverpool at the end of the season after nine years and six major trophies, appeared to criticise head coach Arne Slot, saying their identity under former manager Jurgen Klopp must be "recovered and kept for good."

    17 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 28 April

  1. Real Madrid considers Mourinho as potential manager replacement

    Real Madrid's manager Alvaro Arbeloa faces pressure after poor results, sitting closer to third-place than league leaders Barcelona with a 64% win percentage in La Liga. Jose Mourinho, currently managing Benfica, is being mentioned as a potential replacement, having previously managed Real Madrid from 2010 to 2013 and winning La Liga, the Copa del Rey, and the Spanish Super Cup.

    28 April 2026 · Joy Online →

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