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Pochettino left in tears on leaving US job - 'The most difficult decision of my career'
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Pochettino departed his US Soccer role with emotion, calling it the hardest decision of his career before taking the Manchester United job.
Mauricio Pochettino was visibly emotional when departing his position with the US Soccer Federation to become Manchester United manager. He described the decision to leave as the most difficult of his career, expressing gratitude to the federation for the opportunity.
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UK timesStrong11 reports from 8 outlets. First reported by Fabrizio Romano, Fri 14:29. The 9 newest are listed here.
- The Guardian
- BBC Sport
- Sky Sports
- Fabrizio Romano
- Kicker
- RMC Sport
- Mundo Deportivo
- Ben Jacobs
- In tears: Pochettino says goodbye to US teamKicker
- Tearful Pochettino says United job was 'difficult to turn down' in USMNT farewellThe Guardian
- "One of the hardest decisions of my career": emotional Pochettino bids farewell to US national teamRMC Sport
- Pochettino, in tears: "Everything happened very fast. It's a very sad decision"Mundo Deportivo
- "The hardest decision of my career": Pochettino in tears as he leaves USMNTRMC Sport
4 more reports
- Tearful Pochettino on 'difficult' decision to leave USA for Man UtdBBC Sport
- An emotional Mauricio Pochettino on the "difficult decision" to leave the USMNT.Ben Jacobs
- Pochettino left in tears on leaving US job - 'Most difficult decision'Sky Sports
- Pochettino left in tears on leaving US job - 'The most difficult decision of my career'Sky SportsThis article
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