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/ 1291 days ago

‘Story of my life’: Klopp woe as Liverpool pipped in title race

Liverpool (AFP) – Jurgen Klopp admitted Liverpool's agonising failure to win the Premier League title was the "story of my life" as the German had to settle for second place behind Manchester City again. Klopp's side were within touching distance of the title for a few precious minutes at Anfield on Sunday as they chased […]

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/ 1293 days ago

Klopp refuses to dream of stunning Premier League title triumph

London (AFP) – Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has said he has banished all thoughts of a dramatic finish to the Premier League season that sees the Reds take the title with a little help from former captain Steven Gerrard. Reigning champions Manchester City have a one-point lead over Liverpool at the top of the table […]
ByAFP

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/ 1299 days ago

Klopp says ‘nails are gone’ after FA Cup penalty drama

London (AFP) – Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp said his "nails are gone" after his side beat Chelsea on penalties in a final for the second time this season to win the FA Cup. Nothing could split the two teams who finished 0-0 after 90 minutes and extra-time at Wembley on Saturday. Chelsea goalkeeper Edouard Mendy […]
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Jurgen Klopp

/ 1315 days ago

Klopp signs new Liverpool contract until 2026

London (AFP) – Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has signed a new contract that will keep him at Anfield until 2026, the Premier League club announced on Thursday. The German, whose previous deal was due to expire in 2024, said he was "delighted, humbled, blessed" to have signed the deal. "There is just so much to […]
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Jurgen Klopp

/ 1318 days ago

Villarreal 'made for Champions League' warns Liverpool's Klopp

Liverpool (AFP) – Jurgen Klopp has dismissed the idea that Liverpool have a dream Champions League semi-final draw as they prepare to face Villarreal in the next stage of their quest for an unprecedented quadruple. The Reds, who host the Spaniards for the first leg at Anfield on Wednesday, are potentially nine games away from […]
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Jurgen Klopp

/ 1327 days ago

Klopp salutes Liverpool as 'best ever' display seals FA Cup final place

London (AFP) – Jurgen Klopp hailed one of Liverpool's "best ever" performances as the quadruple chasers reached the FA Cup final with a "special" 3-2 win against Manchester City on Saturday. Klopp's side kept alive their bid to win all four major trophies in a single seasons thanks to Ibrahima Konate's opener and Sadio Mane's […]
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Jurgen Klopp

/ 1330 days ago

'Players only human,' says Klopp as Liverpool survive collapse to reach semi-finals

Liverpool (AFP) – Jurgen Klopp admitted he was relieved to see Liverpool book a Champions League semi-final showdown against Villarreal as the quadruple chasers survived a late collapse in Wednesday's 3-3 draw against Benfica. Klopp's side already had one foot in the last four after winning 3-1 in the quarter-final first leg in Lisbon. They […]
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Jurgen Klopp

/ 1333 days ago

Klopp thrilled by 'wild' City-Liverpool draw

Manchester (United Kingdom) (AFP) – Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp compared his side's thrilling 2-2 draw against Manchester City on Sunday to a slugfest between two prize fighters, saying neither side could afford to drop their guard for a single second. Kevin De Bruyne fired champions City into a fifth-minute lead at the Etihad Stadium but […]
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Jurgen Klopp

/ 1335 days ago

Guardiola says Klopp is 'biggest rival' ahead of title showdown

London (AFP) – Pep Guardiola admits Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is the biggest rival of his career as the Manchester City boss prepares for Sunday's Premier League title showdown. Guardiola's side have battled with Liverpool for Premier League supremacy several times in his reign and their latest race is going down to the wire again. […]
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Jurgen Klopp

/ 1373 days ago

Klopp plays down 'crazy' Liverpool quadruple talk

London (AFP) – Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says it is "crazy" to even think about an unprecedented quadruple of trophies as he prepares his League Cup winners for Wednesday's FA Cup tie against Norwich. The Reds beat Chelsea 11-10 in a dramatic penalty shootout at Wembley on Sunday to win the first piece of domestic […]
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Atletico Madrid

/ 1508 days ago

Klopp not a fan of Atletico style despite respect for Simeone

Liverpool (AFP) – Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp said he still finds it hard to warm to Atletico Madrid's style of play despite his deep admiration for the Spanish champions' coach Diego Simeone. Klopp hit out at Atletico's defensive tactics when Simeone's men won 3-2 after extra-time at Anfield in the Champions League last-16 in March […]
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Jurgen Klopp

/ 1568 days ago

Klopp tells Liverpool fans to stop homophobic chanting

London (AFP) – Jurgen Klopp told Liverpool fans on Thursday to stop their homophobic chanting, labelling those who did during the 3-0 victory at Norwich last Saturday as "idiots". Choruses of "Chelsea rent boy" — aimed at Billy Gilmour who is on loan at Norwich from the Champions League holders — could be heard emanating […]
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Jurgen Klopp

/ 1574 days ago

Liverpool ready for the fight as Klopp eyes title rivals

London (AFP) – Liverpool will fight "for everything" this season but manager Jurgen Klopp expects it to be a really tough battle between several clubs as his side bids to regain the Premier League title that Manchester City reclaimed last term. Whilst new signings, unlike their main rivals, have been kept to a minimum — […]
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Jurgen Klopp

/ 2799 days ago

Klopp slams 'idiots' who attacked Man City bus

London (AFP) – Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has hit out at the idiots who attacked Manchester City's team bus, saying it would be difficult for Reds supporters to welcome their own team to Anfield in future.  City's bus was struck by hurled bottles and cans on its way into Anfield ahead of their shock 3-0 […]
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