Klopp exits interview after Schweinsteiger's remarks on Ivory Coast
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 25, 2026, 7:57 AM
Last updated Jun 25, 2026
Jürgen Klopp walked away from an interview on June 25 in New York after being asked about Bastian Schweinsteiger's comments regarding the style of play of the Ivory Coast team during the World Cup. Schweinsteiger, a former German player, described African football as 'a bit unorthodox and wild' in a commentary prior to Germany's match against Ivory Coast. Klopp expressed discomfort with the topic, stating he felt fortunate not to have been asked about it until that moment. His response highlighted the sensitivity of discussing such remarks and left the question unanswered.
- •Klopp was in New York for a broadcaster interview when asked about Schweinsteiger's comments.
- •Schweinsteiger's remarks were made ahead of Germany's World Cup match against Ivory Coast.
- •Klopp indicated he felt unprepared to discuss the subject appropriately.
- 7:57 AMYahoo Sports — Klopp walks off when asked about Schweinsteiger’s racist remarks on Ivory Coast’s style at World Cup
"World Cup pundit and former Liverpool coach Jürgen Klopp broke off an interview after being asked about former Germany player Bastian Schweinsteiger’s racist characterizations about the Ivory Coast’s team’s style of play. Klopp, who’s working for broadcaster Magenta, seemed taken aback when asked about Schweinsteiger’s comments by Deutsche Welle in a huddle with journalists in New York on Wednesday.
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