Jurgen Klopp ends interview over Bastian Schweinsteiger's remarks
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 25, 2026, 8:32 AM
Last updated Jun 25, 2026
Jurgen Klopp concluded an interview abruptly in New York after being questioned about Bastian Schweinsteiger's comments on African football. Schweinsteiger characterized the style as 'a bit unorthodox' and 'perhaps also not so conditioned by tactics' during a broadcast for ARD before Germany faced Ivory Coast. Klopp, visibly uncomfortable, declined to engage further, expressing uncertainty about the appropriateness of discussing the topic. Last weekend, Germany defeated Ivory Coast 2-1 and secured their place in the World Cup knockout stage. They aim to continue their winning streak against Ecuador as Ecuador fights to stay in contention.
- •Klopp ended the interview after a question on Schweinsteiger's comments.
- •Schweinsteiger's remarks categorized African football as unpredictable.
- •Germany won 2-1 against Ivory Coast to advance in the World Cup.
- •Germany faces Ecuador next, needing to maintain momentum.
- •Ecuador must win to keep their hopes alive in the tournament.
- 8:32 AMYahoo Sports — Jurgen Klopp ends interview after being asked about German icon’s controversial ‘African football’ remarks
"Former Liverpool boss Klopp is working at the World Cup as a pundit
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