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Jurgen Klopp

Germany national team coach appointed in 2026, contracted through the 2030 World Cup after leaving Liverpool.

2026-01-232026-08-28

What’s been said

Key points drawn from coverage. Tap a point to see the original sentence.

  1. July 2026
  2. The Namibian

    Jurgen Klopp has been named Germany coach

    Source

    Jurgen Klopp has been named Germany coach, the former Liverpool manager given the task of rebuilding the struggling European giants, the national federation (DFB) announced on Friday.

    Klopp handed task of reviving Germany’s football fortunes
  3. The Namibian

    Jurgen Klopp reached understanding on key points of potential contract as Germany coach

    Source

    During this constructive discussion, an understanding was reached on the key points of a potential contract.

    Klopp reaches ‘understanding’ to take over as Germany coach
  4. The Namibian

    Klopp stepped away from management after leaving Liverpool in 2024

    Source

    Klopp stepped away from management after leaving Liverpool in 2024 and has since been engaged as the head of global football for energy drink brand Red Bull, over-seeing a multi-club network which includes clubs in Austria, Germany, Brazil, the United States and Japan.

    Klopp reaches ‘understanding’ to take over as Germany coach
  5. The Namibian

    Jurgen Klopp hit out, saying Fifa's decision calls everything into question

    Source

    Jurgen Klopp, who is set to be Germany's next coach, also hit out, saying: "This is our game, not theirs… If Trump and Infantino really worked this all out between themselves, that's crazy. It calls everything into question."

    Fifa chief forced to defend Balogun World Cup reprieve
  6. The Namibian

    Jurgen Klopp told the German FA he is 'fundamentally willing' to take over as Germany coach

    Source

    Jurgen Klopp has told the German FA (DFB) he is "fundamentally willing" to take over as Germany coach after Julian Nagelsmann handed in his resignation, the DFB confirmed on Friday.

    Klopp in ‘talks’ for Germany job after Nagelsmann exit: federation
  7. The Namibian

    Jurgen Klopp is currently under contract as Red Bull's head of global football

    Source

    Klopp, who led Liverpool to Champions League and Premier League honours, is currently under contract as Red Bull's head of global football, but Sky Germany reports he has a verbal agreement which would allow him to leave to take up the Germany job.

    Klopp in ‘talks’ for Germany job after Nagelsmann exit: federation

Saturday 22 August

  1. Olise scores as Bayern beats Dortmund in German Supercup

    Michael Olise scored and created a goal as Bayern Munich defeated Borussia Dortmund 2-1 in the German Supercup on Saturday, securing Bayern's 12th trophy of that name and their second consecutive win since it was renamed after Franz Beckenbauer in 2025.

    22 August 2026 · The Namibian

Friday 24 July

  1. Jurgen Klopp named Germany coach through 2030 World Cup

    Former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has been appointed Germany coach, tasked with rebuilding the struggling European side after predecessor Julian Nagelsmann resigned following a disappointing last-32 defeat at the World Cup. Klopp's contract runs until summer 2030.

    24 July 2026 · The Namibian

Saturday 11 July

  1. Klopp reaches understanding with DFB over Germany coaching role

    The German Football Federation announced it has reached an understanding with Jurgen Klopp on key contract points for him to become the new Germany national team coach, pending approval from his current employer, the Red Bull Group.

    11 July 2026 · The Namibian

Tuesday 7 July

  1. FIFA suspends Balogun red card after Trump appeals to Infantino

    FIFA chief Gianni Infantino defended the decision to suspend a red card issued to US World Cup star Folarin Balogun, allowing him to play against Belgium in a last-16 match. The reprieve followed US President Donald Trump's direct appeal to Infantino, who insisted FIFA's disciplinary process remained independent, while Belgium's appeal was dismissed as "inadmissible."

    7 July 2026 · The Namibian

Friday 3 July

  1. Klopp signals willingness to become Germany coach

    Jurgen Klopp has told the German FA he is "fundamentally willing" to take over as Germany coach after Julian Nagelsmann resigned on Friday, four days after Germany's last-32 exit to Paraguay. Nagelsmann, who had a contract until 2028, was offered a severance package of seven million euros to cut short his contract.

    3 July 2026 · The Namibian

Friday 5 June

  1. Liverpool appoints Spaniard Iraola as new manager

    Liverpool named Andoni Iraola as their new manager on Thursday after dismissing Arne Slot following a poor Premier League title defence. Iraola, 43, has signed a reported two-year deal and comes to the club after an impressive spell with Bournemouth.

    5 June 2026 · The Namibian

Saturday 30 May

  1. Liverpool sack Slot; Andoni Iraola set to replace him

    Liverpool sacked manager Arne Slot on Saturday after the club finished fifth in the Premier League, 25 points behind champions Arsenal, despite spending nearly £450 million on new players. Outgoing Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola is reportedly set to take over at Anfield.

    30 May 2026 · The Namibian

Saturday 23 May

  1. English Premier League season concludes with survival battles

    Tottenham must avoid defeat against Everton to guarantee Premier League survival as Pep Guardiola and Mohamed Salah prepare for departures. Liverpool, Bournemouth, Brighton, Brentford, Chelsea and Sunderland are also competing for European football places.

    23 May 2026 · The Namibian

Tuesday 19 May

  1. Pep Guardiola reportedly leaving Manchester City after decade

    Pep Guardiola is reportedly in his final days as Manchester City manager after a decade in charge, during which he won 20 trophies including six Premier League titles and the club's first Champions League. The 55-year-old Catalan has reshaped English football with City's unprecedented run of success, though the club has made no official announcement.

    19 May 2026 · The Namibian

Tuesday 14 April

  1. Liverpool faces PSG comeback bid at Anfield in Champions League

    Liverpool trails Paris Saint-Germain 2-0 from their Champions League quarter-final first leg and must overturn the deficit at home on Tuesday. The Reds, struggling in the Premier League and sidelined from domestic cups, see the Champions League as their last hope for silverware this season, with captain Virgil van Dijk calling for "a special performance" and invoking memories of previous comebacks at Anfield.

    14 April 2026 · The Namibian

Thursday 26 March

  1. Salah's departure signals end of Liverpool's golden era

    Mohamed Salah announced he will leave Liverpool at the end of the season after nine years at the club, marking the end of a glorious era and leaving the Premier League side to face another expensive rebuild. The 33-year-old Egyptian winger has scored 255 goals for the Reds and won multiple titles, but endured a difficult season marked by poor form, benching, and a public row with manager Arne Slot before a January reconciliation.

    26 March 2026 · The Namibian

Friday 23 January

  1. Bayern Munich chases record treble with Kane prolific

    Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane has revealed he receives a schnitzel — his favourite German dish — from a local restaurant for every goal he scores, fuelling his brilliant season as Bayern pursue a historic third treble with just one loss in 29 games and a 71-goal Bundesliga tally so far. Kane's 21 league goals put him on track to challenge Robert Lewandowski's single-season Bundesliga record of 41 goals set in 2020-21.

    23 January 2026 · The Namibian

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