The announcement of the European Super League has brought to light a specific issue between coaches and football's governing body: they do not think their voices are being heard.
Teams involved in the botched tournament have voiced their discomfort over the massive number of games they are required to play, and Jurgen Klopp raised his voice today to criticize football's governing body in Europe after the new UEFA Champions League was announced.
"We all wanted to have the Super League away, and we did. But at the same moment we found out that the new Champions League (format) is here. And who tells me that it's not about money? It's a joke! I said it before with the Nations League, more games. I said it before, FIFA wanted a (larger) Club World Cup, and they don't ask! They just go ahead and introduce it. And what's the reason for that? Money!" Klopp said.
Then, the German boss went on further about the new UEFA Champions League format, and while doing that, he managed to find common ground with Pep Guardiola and other managers.
"UEFA didn't ask us, The Super League didn't ask us, it's always just play more games."
— Football Daily (@footballdaily) April 23, 2021
Jurgen Klopp is not a fan of the new Champions League format & says the coaches, players and supporters never get asked pic.twitter.com/3DHUbiY5Sx