Death of purity in football: Embracing the capitalist game we helped create


UNLESS you’ve been living under a rock the last couple of days, Juergen Klopp is back in the news. Yes, Erik Ten Hag still has a job, but the former Liverpool manager has come under scrutiny this week after accepting the role as Red Bull’s global head of football. Klopp’s decision has sparked outrage from both Liverpool and Borussia Dortmund fans.

Why? Because, to them, joining an organisation like Red Bull goes against the principles Klopp used to stand for – he’s being labeled a “sell-out’’ and “greedy’’. As for Dortmund’s fans, they don’t even recognise Red Bull as a legitimate club because of their ownership structure. Comical criticism coming from a set of fans who welcomed a weapons manufacturer as a sponsor before the Champions League.

Limited time offer:
Just RM5 per month.

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month
RM5/month

Billed as RM5/month for the 1st 6 months then RM13.90 thereafters.

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month

Billed as RM148.00/year

1 month

Free Trial

For new subscribers only


Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
   

Next In Columnists

Lessons from the Japanese
Vaccination, the game-changer in cervical cancer elimination
‘Bad’ lawmakers make bad laws
Appreciating Asean
Earth calling Wisma Putra
Why so serious, Malaysia?
Silver state can still find its lustre
The hot seat weighs heavily as Syed Yazid inherits a troubled KLFA
The most controversial man in Umno
We can have best coaches from China, but shuttlers have to do more

Others Also Read