- Jurgen Klopp, the former Liverpool manager, has strongly criticised the revamped Club World Cup, calling it the "worst idea ever implemented in football."
- Klopp expressed his concerns in an interview with German newspaper Die Welt, highlighting the increased strain the tournament would place on players.
- The expanded Club World Cup format will feature 32 teams and be held every four years during the pre-season, between major international tournaments.
- He warned that the additional competition could lead to unprecedented injuries and prevent players from having adequate physical and mental recovery.
- Klopp, who now serves as head of global soccer for Red Bull, also stated that he does not wish to return to coaching.
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