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UEFA Delegate Florin Prunea Attacks Jurgen Klopp Over Red Bull Role in Podcast Tirade

The remarks on the IamSport podcast raise questions about the conduct expected of UEFA delegates.

Overview

  • On the IamSport podcast, the former Romania goalkeeper called Klopp a "papagal" (clown) and mocked his appearance, saying "You'd say he was chewing bricks with his teeth."
  • Prunea alleged Klopp joined Red Bull "just to collect money" and claimed he went to Salzburg to "hang around and get some money for nothing."
  • Klopp left Liverpool after the 2023/24 season citing exhaustion and now works in a multi-club oversight role across RB Leipzig, Red Bull Salzburg and New York Red Bulls.
  • Klopp has previously said he does not want to return to coaching and stated he aims to "add value" in his Red Bull position.
  • UK outlets noted Prunea's status as a UEFA delegate responsible for match operations, and as of publication reported no formal response from UEFA.