Mauricio Pochettino to watch Tottenham after fans called for his return

Football
10 Mar 2026 • 7:54 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • Mauricio Pochettino, the current United States boss, is expected to attend Tottenham's Champions League match against Atletico Madrid on Tuesday night as a guest of the Spanish club.
  • The match will take place at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano, the same venue where Tottenham suffered their 2019 Champions League final defeat under Pochettino's management.
  • Pochettino will observe America midfielder Johnny Cardosa and his former team, with his contract as USA coach set to expire after this summer's World Cup.
  • Tottenham supporters have chanted Pochettino's name during their 2-1 defeat by Newcastle last month, and he has frequently been linked with a return to the club since his departure in 2019.
  • Under interim boss Igor Tudor, Tottenham have lost all three of their matches and are currently just one point above the relegation zone in the Premier League.

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