Mauricio Pochettino breaks down in tears over USMNT exit after Man United appointment confirmed

Football
13 Nov 2026 • 10:44 PM MYT
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Mauricio Pochettino breaks down in tears over USMNT exit after Man United appointment confirmed

  • Mauricio Pochettino has been confirmed as the new manager of Manchester United, with the Argentine replacing Michael Carrick.
  • Pochettino will leave his role with the United States Men’s National Team (USMNT) to take the Old Trafford job.
  • Pochettino spent two years as manager of the USMNT, and led the side to the last-16 of the World Cup earlier this year.
  • Speaking at a press conference on Friday, Pochettino broke down in tears as he reflected on his time in charge of the USMNT.
  • Pochettino admitted it was a “really tough decision” to leave the USMNT as he thanked fan “for their support, for everything”.

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