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The Athletic FC Podcast

Jurgen Klopp on life after Liverpool and his fears for football

The Athletic FC Podcast

The Athletic

Premier League, Sports, Champions League, World Cup, Soccer,

4.01.3K Ratings

🗓️ 5 October 2025

⏱️ 43 minutes

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Summary

Jurgen Klopp is back in football but not as a manager. In January, he began work as global head of soccer at Red Bull.


Our very own Adam Crafton sat down with the former Liverpool boss at the New York Red Bulls’ training facility in New Jersey.


They discuss all things Red Bull, the future of football and why he closed the chapter on his coaching career.


Host: Ayo Akinwolere

With: Adam Crafton & Jurgen Klopp

Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead

Producer: Guy Clarke and Paul Iliffe


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0:00.0

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1:25.3

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1:29.5

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1:33.7

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1:37.4

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1:39.5

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1:43.5

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2:37.6

The Athletic FC Welcome to the Athletic FC podcast with me, Ayur Akimwaleri.

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