Pep Guardiola Responds to Jurgen Klopp Comments and Liverpool 'Huge' Title Advantage Claim - Liverpool Echo
- Pep Guardiola addressed Jurgen Klopp's criticism of the FIFA Club World Cup during a press conference on June 29 ahead of Manchester City's last-16 tie with Al-Hilal in Orlando.
- Klopp labelled the Club World Cup the worst idea ever implemented due to concerns over player welfare and fixture congestion, prompting Guardiola's response.
- Guardiola acknowledged his rivalry with Klopp, stating they fought many times but understands Klopp's viewpoint and noted that managers do not control the calendar or tournaments.
- Manchester City have won all group games and face Al-Hilal on June 30 at Camping World Stadium, while Guardiola admitted the Club World Cup could impact City's league season after a frustrating 2024-25 campaign.
- Guardiola emphasized focusing on recovery and competitiveness, saying the winner will be the worst ever due to playing all summer and immediately returning to league action.
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Pep Guardiola responds to Jurgen Klopp over 'worst idea ever' criticism - The Mirror
Jurgen Klopp has slammed FIFA over their newly-expanded Club World Cup, where Pep Guardiola's Manchester City have reached the round of 16 amid intense scrutiny of the tournament
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Read Full ArticleThe legendary Liverpool coach called the tournament the worst idea ever in world football.
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