Football News: Jurgen Klopp lands Red Bull role, Is Ten Hag safe?

Ten Hag's future at Man Utd, Klopp's new role at Red Bull, Palmer's award win, Liverpool's goalkeeper injury blow, and George Baldock's tragic death.

Red Bull has announced that former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is their new head of global sports, will he swap that for the dugout sometime soon? (Photo credit: Sky Sports)

As international games kickoff on Thursday, we look at some buzzing headlines in the world of football. Here are our top picks, which range from Jurgen Klopp returning to the sport in different capacities to speculations surrounding Erik Ten Hag's job.

Ten Hag survives the axe?

Following the top management staff meeting at Old Trafford on Tuesday, it looks like Erik Ten Hag might be safe for another few games, but no word came from the meeting.

Fans of Manchester United were anxiously waiting for the big news of Ten Hag’s dismissal, but close sources reveal that the manager is preparing for the next game and hasn’t gotten any information from the board. Is he smoking his last straw?

Jurgen Klopp takes up a role at Red Bull

German tactician Jurgen Klopp announced his resignation from Liverpool to become Red Bull Group's head of global soccer, moving from the dugout to the director's box.

Klopp led Liverpool to the Premier League title in 2020, their first in 30 years, and he won a host of domestic trophies as well as the coveted UEFA Champions League trophy. We know how much he loves the dugout; will he be back soon?

Palmer beats Bellingham and Saka to England’s best award.

Cole Palmer, a playmaker for Chelsea, won the award for best England player of 2024 after leading the Blues to victory in the calendar year.

The former Manchester City player was the only shining light in the Chelsea team last season and has already weighed in with five goals in this new season; he beats Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka and Real Madrid’s Jude Bellingham to the award.

Liverpool will be without Alison for six weeks.

Arne Slot has confirmed that Liverpool will miss Brazilian goalkeeper Alison Becker for up to six weeks following the injury he copped in the 1-0 win at Crystal Palace.

Youngster Viteslva Jaros replaced the injured Cahomein Kelleher in the game at Palace; will Liverpool survive the upcoming games with an unproven goalkeeper in goal?

George Baldock dies at 31

British-born Greek player George Baldock has passed away at the sad age of 31, as he was found dead in a pool in his home on Wednesday, a close family source reveals.

The Panathinaikos defender played in the Premier League last season with Sheffield United before moving to Greece in the summer; the cause of his death is still unknown, but the police tried cardiopulmonary procedures on him to no avail.