Jürgen Klopp Faces Criticism Over Red Bull Role
Jürgen Klopp, former coach of Mainz, faces backlash for joining Red Bull as its head of global soccer. Fans displayed dissenting banners during Mainz's match against Leipzig, questioning Klopp's shift to a commercial entity. Red Bull's global soccer network includes clubs in Europe, the U.S., Brazil, and Japan.
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Jürgen Klopp, the esteemed former player and coach of Mainz, has come under fire from the club's supporters following his recent appointment as head of global soccer at Red Bull.
During a Bundesliga match against Leipzig, a club backed by Red Bull, Mainz fans displayed banners criticizing Klopp's decision, questioning his loyalty to their shared history.
The controversy highlights fans' dismay over Klopp joining a major commercial entity, given his acclaimed career at Borussia Dortmund and Liverpool, while Red Bull continues to expand its influence in the soccer world.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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