Former Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp has criticised the introduction of the expanded Club World Cup format, calling it the worst idea ever implemented in football.

The new format of the FIFA Club World Cup has sparked mixed reactions. While some celebrate the tournament’s expansion, others firmly reject it. Among the harshest critics is Jürgen Klopp. In an interview with German outlet Die Welt,

During an interview with German publication Die Welt published on Friday, Klopp said the tournament “ the worst idea ever implemented ” in the sport. The new format now features a 32-team event, which occurs every four years during the preseason in the summers between the major international tournaments.