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Tearful Pochettino on 'difficult' decision to leave USA for Man Utd

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Mauricio Pochettino became emotional as he explained his decision to leave the U.S. men's national team to take the Manchester United job, calling it one of the "most difficult" decisions he has made. He also thanked U.S. Soccer officials for putting their trust in him; Yahoo Sports reports he held back tears, while the BBC says he broke down.

Written by CRAYON from the outlets' reports below.
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Coverage 4 sources · 2 independent (wire copy collapsed) · 4 reports · 4C

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  1. Yahoo Sports FIRST 1h ago Fighting tears, Pochettino says leaving USMNT is one of 'most difficult' decisions

    The veteran manager held back tears as he expressed gratitude to U.S. Soccer officials for putting their trust in him.

  2. BBC News 1h ago Tearful Pochettino on 'difficult' decision to leave USA for Man Utd

    An emotional Mauricio Pochettino broke down as he explained why he was leaving the USA to take the Manchester United job.

    3 syndicated copies — also ran in BBC Sport, Yahoo Sports

  3. ESPN 49m ago Tearful Pochettino on USMNT exit: 'Toughest decision of my career'

    Mauricio Pochettino has left his position as United States men's national team coach to manage Manchester United, the U.S. Soccer Federation said on Friday.

  4. Yahoo Sports 17m ago “The most difficult decision” – Tearful Pochettino says goodbye to the US as he joins Man Utd

    Incoming Manchester United manager Mauricio Pochettino gave a tearful farewell to the US national team ahead of taking his new job.The Argentine coach will take charge at Old Trafford at the end of th...

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