Klopp charged by FA over comments about referee Paul Tierney

Klopp suggested Tierney "had history" with the club following Liverpool's 4-3 Premier League win over Tottenham.

Author: PA Sport StaffPublished 3rd May 2023

Jurgen Klopp has been charged by the Football Association following his post-match comments on Sunday.

Reds boss Klopp suggested referee Paul Tierney "had history" with the club following Liverpool's 4-3 Premier League win over Tottenham.

The FA announced: "Liverpool FC's Jurgen Klopp has been charged following their Premier League fixture against Tottenham Hotspur FC on Sunday, April 30.

"It is alleged that the manager's comments regarding the match official during post-match media interviews constitutes improper conduct in that they imply bias, and/or question the integrity of the referee, and/or are personal/offensive, and/or bring the game into disrepute."

Klopp has until Friday to respond to the charge.

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