Jurgen Klopp defends new role at Red Bull amid fan criticism

Jurgen Klopp has defended his new role as Head of Global Soccer at Red Bull, responding to criticism from fans. He stated that he aimed to avoid upsetting anyone but acknowledged that his decision would likely anger some supporters. Klopp, who previously managed Liverpool for nearly nine years, emphasized that he did not want to remain inactive after leaving the club. He described the opportunity with Red Bull as attractive and expressed his excitement about the position. Many German football fans resent Red Bull, particularly their Leipzig team, viewing them as a corporate entity undermining traditional football values. Klopp's past criticisms of such models have added to the backlash against his new role.