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Pep Guardiola has voiced his opinion(Image: FRANCK FIFE/AFP via Getty Images)

Pep Guardiola says that he 'understands' Jurgen Klopp's criticism of the Club World Cup.

Former Liverpool boss Klopp has been in the headlines after labelling it the 'worst idea ever', citing concerns over player welfare and slamming FIFA over the decision to expand the already existing tournament.

This year's competition is the first of a new format which sees 32 teams compete every four years.



The inaugural edition is currently being held in the United States, where there's been scrutiny over attendances, the quality of pitches and extreme weather concerns.

Klopp, 54, recently told German publication Welt: "The Club World Cup is the worst idea ever implemented in football in this regard.

So his comments didn't surprise me a lot.

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"I understand him.

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Jurgen Klopp has slammed FIFA's decision to expand the Club World Cup(Image: PA)

"They would have their media and supporters here, and there would be income to be here, and they would be happy to be here.

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