Time James Milner and Jurgen Klopp 'almost' fought revealed as lid lifted on Liverpool's record Nike deal

Time James Milner and Jurgen Klopp 'almost' fought revealed as lid lifted on Liverpool's record Nike deal

Liverpool Echo Sports·2021-09-24 18:00

Your morning digest for Friday, September 24.'We saw from his eyes' - the day Jurgen Klopp 'almost' had a fight with James Milner in Liverpool dressing roomRagnar Klavan has revealed that Jurgen Klopp and James Milner once almost got into a fight in the dressing room, after one particularly heated exchange. The pair seemingly still have a great relationship, with Milner currently the clubs vice-captain, but frustration almost spilled over after Liverpool dropped points against Sunderland in 2017.Chasing eventual title-winners Chelsea, a late Jermain Defoe penalty cost the Reds all three points at the Stadium of Light - and Klavan admitted that it was Milner, not Klopp, who backed away first."We saw from his eyes that Klopp would have gone all the way just to prove his point, the defender told the Betsafe Eesti podcast.Read the full story here.Sign up for daily Liverpool newsGet all the latest Liverpool breaking news, team news, transfer rumours, injury updates plus analysis of what's next for the Reds.You'll also get the latest transfer talk and analysis every day for FREE! Sign up here - it only takes a few seconds!Inside record-breaking Liverpool and Nike decision as FSG benefit from 'phenomenal' dealLiverpools decision to team up with Nike already looks to be paying off, despite the coronavirus pandemic.Such was the clubs strength of feeling towards the deal, the Reds were willing to take the issue to High Court in 2019 to fight off challenges from previous kit manufacturer New Balance.Although retail sales took a significant hit as the world adjusted to the covid-19 crisis, Nikes significant online presence allowed Liverpool to hit a record number of sales worldwide.In an exclusive interview with the ECHO, the clubs commercial director Matt Scammell revealed the true success of the deal: They have achieved record global sales versus the previous six years. So since FSG has owned the club we have delivered record sales with working with Nike.Read the full story here.Read MoreRelated ArticlesRead MoreRelated Articles

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