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Jurgen Klopp and Alexis Mac Allister embrace after Argentina's win

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 10:45 AM

Last updated Jun 23, 2026

Jurgen Klopp and Alexis Mac Allister embrace after Argentina's win

Summary

Jurgen Klopp and Alexis Mac Allister reunited following Argentina's 2-0 victory over Austria at the World Cup on Monday. The match featured a standout performance from Mac Allister and two goals from Lionel Messi, who became the tournament's all-time leading goalscorer. Klopp, now a pundit, shared a video of their emotional exchange on social media, in which Mac Allister gifted his shirt to Klopp. The moment underscores their strong connection established during Mac Allister's time at Liverpool. As Mac Allister prepares to return, he looks to regain his best form under new Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola after a challenging previous season.

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•Argentina defeats Austria 2-0 in World Cup match on Monday.
•Lionel Messi scores twice, becoming the tournament's leading scorer.
•Klopp and Mac Allister share a heartfelt reunion post-match.
•Mac Allister gifts his shirt to Klopp as a sign of respect.
•The midfielder aims to reclaim form with Liverpool under new coach Iraola.

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10:45 AMYahoo Sports — (Video) Jurgen Klopp and Alexis Mac Allister share heartwarming moment after Argentina win

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Alexis Mac Allister and Jurgen Klopp shared a heartwarming reunion with one another after Argentina’s 2-0 victory over Austria at the World Cup on Monday.The Liverpool midfielder – who came to Anf...
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