Mauricio Pochettino News and Features
Date of birth: March 2, 1972
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Club(s): Espanyol, Southampton, Tottenham, PSG
Country: Argentina
Never one to shirk a challenge, the Argentine was a surprise appointment at Espanyol in January 2009. Against the odds, the former centre-back guided them to safety and a memorable win at Barcelona. Left the Catalonia-based club with credit and his high energy and pressing captured the imagination at Southampton and then saw Spurs swoop in. Took Tottenham to uncharted territory with a Champions League final appearance, before his controversial sacking just months later. Now, the Argentine is at the helm in charge of PSG, aiming for European glory where others before him have failed.
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‘I showed Michael Owen a photo that proved I never fouled him at the 2002 World Cup. He signed it and wrote, ‘You definitely touched me’ along with a smiley face’ Mauricio Pochettino relitigates fiery England vs Argentina clash
By Joe Mewis published
EXCLUSIVE The Three Lions claimed a narrow win over Argentina in Japan 24 years ago

‘Not winning a trophy at Spurs hurt because of the momentum that built around us, but those years should still be spoken about as a huge success’ Mauricio Pochettino on reflects on his Tottenham successes
By Joe Mewis published
EXCLUSIVE The Argentine was in charge at Spurs for five years

Exclusive: Mauricio Pochettino labels former Tottenham chairman Dany Levy as a 'genius'
By Steven Chicken published
Mauricio Pochettino believes Tottenham would not have had the success they did under him without Daniel Levy

‘Marcelo Bielsa knocked on my parents’ door at 1am to offer me a trial. The streets were empty except for stray dogs’ The extreme methods used to discover Mauricio Pochettino
By Joe Mewis published
EXCLUSIVE The USA boss was discovered by Bielsa as a 13-year-old in Rosario

Mauricio Pochettino exclusive: USMNT boss reveals details of high-level Manchester United meeting
By Joe Donnohue published
Mauricio Pochettino has been linked with the Manchester United job on and off for the best part of a decade

NEW ISSUE: Ultimate World Cup pack! England’s American dream, Pickford and Rogers, Scotland’s return, Pochettino Q&A, biggest upsets – plus huge wallchart and preview special
By Mark White published
MAG Get your hands on the latest issue of FourFourTwo magazine – available in print or on your device – from Thursday April 30

Mauricio Pochettino exclusive: 'Tottenham feels like home. Of course I’d go back if the conditions were right'
By Joe Donnohue published
EXCLUSIVE Mauricio Pochettino admits he is open to a Tottenham Hotspur return after the 2026 World Cup with USMNT

United States World Cup 2026 squad: Mauricio Pochettino's latest selection ahead of the March international break
By Zach Lowy last updated
The United States World Cup 2026 squad is getting closer, as the co-hosts step up preparations
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