'Could’ve punched myself in the face’ – Jurgen Klopp apologises to Julian Nagelsmann for 'idiotic' comment about Germany boss on live TV
Goal | 15.06.2026 15:11
Klopp realised the weight of his words quickly after the broadcast, especially after drawing criticism from German legend Lothar Matthaus. Following Germany’s emphatic 7-1 victory over the Caribbean side, Klopp took the opportunity to address Nagelsmann directly on air to clear the air. “I’ve already found the most hated word of the year: ‘Still’,” Klopp explained during the post-match coverage. “I could have punched myself in the face for that, but it was already too late and I was on TV. It just slipped out so casually and has absolutely no relevance.”
