EPL
BREAKING: Jurgen Klopp to to LEAVE Liverpool at the end of the season (VIDEO)
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has announced that he will step down from his role at the end of the season, stating that he is “running out of energy.”
Klopp was appointed as Liverpool’s manager in October 2015, and his contract was initially set to run until 2026.
During his time at Liverpool, Klopp achieved significant success, including winning the UEFA Champions League in 2019 and leading Liverpool to their first Premier League title in 30 years in the 2019-2020 season.
“I told the club already in November,” said Klopp, who has announced his decision with his side top of the Premier League.
“I can understand that it’s a shock for a lot of people in this moment, when you hear it for the first time, but obviously I can explain it – or at least try to explain it.
“I love absolutely everything about this club, I love everything about the city, I love everything about our supporters, I love the team, I love the staff. I love everything. But that I still take this decision shows you that I am convinced it is the one I have to take.
“It is that I am, how can I say it, running out of energy. I have no problem now, obviously, I knew it already for longer that I will have to announce it at one point, but I am absolutely fine now. I know that I cannot do the job again and again and again and again.
“After the years we had together and after all the time we spent together and after all the things we went through together, the respect grew for you, the love grew for you and the least I owe you is the truth – and that is the truth.”
Under Jurgen Klopp’s management, Liverpool has enjoyed a period of significant success, winning every major honor.
In 2019, Klopp guided Liverpool to their sixth European Cup by securing victory over Tottenham in the Champions League final in Madrid.
This achievement was followed by triumphs in the UEFA Super Cup and the FIFA Club World Cup. The most significant accomplishment came in the subsequent season when Liverpool clinched the Premier League title, ending a 30-year wait.
In the 2021-22 season, Liverpool achieved a domestic cup double and narrowly missed out on a quadruple, finishing as runners-up in the Premier League to Manchester City on the final day and losing the Champions League final to Real Madrid in Paris.
Although they did not secure any major silverware last season, Liverpool is currently in contention for four trophies in the current term, having reached the Carabao Cup final after defeating Fulham.
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Champions League
Manchester City 1-1 Real Madrid (agg 4-4): Los Blancos through after shootout (Video)
Manchester City’s hopes of retaining the Champions League were dashed by Real Madrid in a thrilling quarter-final at Etihad Stadium that ended in a penalty shootout.
Despite going behind early to Rodrygo’s goal, City dominated the game and equalized through Kevin de Bruyne in the 76th minute. Their relentless attack, however, was met with a resilient defense from Real, who managed to hold on until the end of extra time.
The match was ultimately decided by penalties, with Luka Modric missing Real’s first spot-kick. However, City’s Bernardo Silva and Mateo Kovacic failed to convert, allowing Rudiger to score the winning penalty for Real Madrid.
The defeat ended City’s hopes of securing another treble, as they now shift their focus to the Premier League and FA Cup. They face Chelsea in the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley on Saturday, needing to bounce back quickly from this disappointment.
Real Madrid vs Man City
Cole Palmer’s remarkable four-goal performance against Everton on Monday evening has propelled him to the top of the Premier League golden boot race.
With 20 goals to his name this season, he is now neck and neck with Erling Haaland in the race for the prestigious award.
His scoring spree also highlights his incredible impact at Chelsea, as he has now scored more league goals in his first seven months at the club than Kai Havertz managed in three seasons, tallying 19 goals.
Palmer’s outstanding form has been instrumental in Chelsea’s climb up the Premier League table, bringing them within just three points of sixth place.
Champions League
‘He’s had 48 hours’ – Arsenal boss shares update on Bukayo Saka after furious penalty demand
Bukayo Saka expressed frustration at not being awarded a penalty after a clash with Manuel Neuer during Arsenal’s 2-2 draw with Bayern Munich in the Champions League quarter-finals.
He confronted the referee at full-time and even followed him down the tunnel, a departure from Saka’s typically composed demeanor.
When questioned about Saka’s condition before the upcoming match against Aston Villa on Sunday, Mikel Arteta stated, “Yes, he looked fine this morning.”
“He’s had 48 hours to think about it and it’s done.”
Arteta chose not to address the incident after the game, but there was a general consensus that Saka’s contact with Neuer was minimal.
Saka faced criticism for his reaction, but given the high emotions of the game, such reactions were not uncommon.
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