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'I cried a little bit' - Klopp admits to being overwhelmed by Liverpool support

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Jurgen Klopp admitted to crying during Liverpool's Champions League trophy parade on Sunday. Liverpool's celebrations continued in front of thousands of fans in the city a day after a 2-0 win over Tottenham in Madrid saw them claim a sixth European Cup/Champions League title. Klopp, who is reportedly set to be offered a contract extension at Anfield, was emotional seeing the support for the Reds after their latest success in Europe.  "I cannot really describe it because I cried a little bit as well because it's so overwhelming what the people are doing," he said, via the club's website. "When you have a direct eye contact and you see how much it means to them that's touching to be honest. It's brilliant. "Thank God the weather changed in a positive direction so we are having a wonderful time here. It's really special." Klopp, who claimed his first trophy since taking charge at Anfield in Octobe...

Premier League has Europe in its grip

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Liverpool's victory in the Champions League could usher in a new era of English dominance of European competition -- but titans Real Madrid will not take the challenge lying down. The 2-0 win for Jurgen Klopp's side over Tottenham Hotspur in Madrid on Saturday was the culmination of a week of all-English European finals, after Chelsea had thrashed Arsenal 4-1 in Baku to lift the Europa League trophy. The Premier League's European rivals have taken note of the English dominance this season, with many seeing it as evidence of the Premier League's overwhelming financial power created by TV contract receipts that put other leagues in the shade. A report from accountants KPMG last month underlined that financial muscle, with six English teams ranked among the top 10 European clubs that generate the greatest revenue. Manchester United were runners-up to top-placed Real Madrid. Abu Dhabi-backed Manchester City, the newly crowned Premier League champions, were in fif...