Klopp walks out of interview over Schweinsteiger Ivory Coast comments

Germany manager Jurgen Klopp walked out of a media session during the 2026 World Cup when questioned about Bastian Schweinsteiger. The former German star faced backlash for describing Ivory Coasts style as African football that is wild and not tactical.

Critics have labeled the comments as perpetuating harmful racial stereotypes and colonial narratives.