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Pochettino left in tears on leaving US job - 'Most difficult decision'
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Pochettino departed his US Soccer role with emotion, calling it the most difficult decision of his career.
Mauricio Pochettino was visibly emotional when thanking the US Soccer Federation as he departed his position as head coach. The Argentine manager described leaving the role as the most difficult decision he has had to make, reflecting on his time with the national team before taking up his new position as Manchester United manager.
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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 SportsThis article
- Pochettino left in tears on leaving US job - 'The most difficult decision of my career'Sky Sports
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