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Did Tottenham Hotspur take the right decision to sack Mauricio Pochettino?
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Time will tell. Really interesting move
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So they just sacked one of the best young managers in world football...
and without even backing him in the transfer market.
Seems crazy to me.
and without even backing him in the transfer market.
Seems crazy to me.
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The Spurs dressing room appears to be quite toxic at the moment and Pochettino has been scapegoated. I believe this is a blessing in disguise for him because he can show his worth at a bigger club.
He is a top manager who would do a great job at Man United or Bayern.
He is a top manager who would do a great job at Man United or Bayern.
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Ridiculous decision considering what he's achieved with hardly any spending with spurs. He won't have a shortage or jobs lined up. Think Manchester United should snap him up
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I believe this was more than just about the results. There had been growing discord between Poch and the club.
His departure you felt was always imminent, either by his own accords or by being pushed.
His departure you felt was always imminent, either by his own accords or by being pushed.
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The Club can today announce that Mauricio Pochettino and his coaching staff Jesus Perez, Miguel D’Agostino and Antoni Jimenez have been relieved of their duties.
Chairman, Daniel Levy, said: "We were extremely reluctant to make this change and it is not a decision the Board has taken lightly, nor in haste.
“Regrettably domestic results at the end of last season and beginning of this season have been extremely disappointing.
“It falls to the Board to make the difficult decisions - this one made more so given the many memorable moments we have had with Mauricio and his coaching staff - but we do so in the Club's best interests.
“Mauricio and his coaching staff will always be part of our history. I have the utmost admiration for the manner in which he dealt with the difficult times away from a home ground whilst we built the new stadium and for the warmth and positivity he brought to us. I should like to thank him and his coaching staff for all they have contributed. They will always be welcome here.
“We have a talented squad. We need to re-energise and look to deliver a positive season for our supporters.”
We shall provide an update on new coaching staff in due course.
https://www.tottenhamhotspur.com/news/2019/november/mauricio-leaves-club/
Chairman, Daniel Levy, said: "We were extremely reluctant to make this change and it is not a decision the Board has taken lightly, nor in haste.
“Regrettably domestic results at the end of last season and beginning of this season have been extremely disappointing.
“It falls to the Board to make the difficult decisions - this one made more so given the many memorable moments we have had with Mauricio and his coaching staff - but we do so in the Club's best interests.
“Mauricio and his coaching staff will always be part of our history. I have the utmost admiration for the manner in which he dealt with the difficult times away from a home ground whilst we built the new stadium and for the warmth and positivity he brought to us. I should like to thank him and his coaching staff for all they have contributed. They will always be welcome here.
“We have a talented squad. We need to re-energise and look to deliver a positive season for our supporters.”
We shall provide an update on new coaching staff in due course.
https://www.tottenhamhotspur.com/news/2019/november/mauricio-leaves-club/
Just some weeks back the media was on about how brilliant Pochettino was linking him to Real Madrid and Man Utd. Fact is he has won nothing and Spurs are struggling badly in the league. Spurs as a club work on a budget never signing any player over a certain fee which holds them back. Players like Dele Alli have regressed over the months and they are so dependent on Harry Kane whose future must also be under the radar. Seeing their position in the league it was right to sack him for sure although they may regret it if Mourinho with his anti Football style of play becomes the next manager. The players have also let Pochettino down as well.
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I would take Poch over Emery any day
Levy has lost his marbles. The guy taking them to CL final with Championship budget is sacked for losing dressing room .... then he is going to appoint the guy burnt every room within a here years!!!!
Also, I am damn sure Zizu will be sacked sometimes in future that the Madrid Mafia will come back to poach Mou..... and he’ll oblige as well.
For Poch, absolutely no issues - guy is a brilliant, brilliant Manager and still relatively young - he has forced Levy to pay him £12mn+ without any bindings and I am sure he’ll get a high profile job soon - may be MU, Bayern, Arsenal, PSG or even Argentina, Qatar ..... or who knows - MCity. At this moment, I guess the most nervous man is ...... Ole. One of BRogers or Poch might snatch the wheel from him even as early as January next!!!!
Also, I am damn sure Zizu will be sacked sometimes in future that the Madrid Mafia will come back to poach Mou..... and he’ll oblige as well.
For Poch, absolutely no issues - guy is a brilliant, brilliant Manager and still relatively young - he has forced Levy to pay him £12mn+ without any bindings and I am sure he’ll get a high profile job soon - may be MU, Bayern, Arsenal, PSG or even Argentina, Qatar ..... or who knows - MCity. At this moment, I guess the most nervous man is ...... Ole. One of BRogers or Poch might snatch the wheel from him even as early as January next!!!!
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He did a good job. But Spurs have been poor for a while. The players seem to not be responding to him. I think it was best for both parties to move on.
Poach will get a decent job in the future.
Poach will get a decent job in the future.
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Former Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino says he is "open to listen to projects" in Europe as he plans a return to management.
The 47-year-old spent five-and-a-half years in charge of Spurs before being sacked last month and replaced by Jose Mourinho.
"There are a lot of clubs and attractive projects for me to take on," Pochettino told Fox Sports Argentina.
"It is my intention to return to manage in Europe."
He added: "But now I need to be calm for a few days and see what happens."
Pochettino led Spurs to four successive top-four finishes and last season's Champions League final, which they lost to Liverpool.
But Tottenham struggled for consistency under him this term and were 14th in the table when he was dismissed.
He has returned to his native Argentina following his exit from the London club and has been linked with Arsenal and Bayern Munich.
Arsenal are without a manager following the sacking of Unai Emery, while Bayern Munich have Hansi Flick in interim charge following their dismissal of Niko Kovac.
"For the time being the most important thing is for me to clear my head after five-and-a-half incredible seasons with Tottenham," added Pochettino.
"My aim is to seek the ability to rebuild myself and get my self-motivation back.
"I haven't had a lot of time to digest what has happened.
"My first decision was to come back to Argentina, return to my home and see family and friends. My best decision was to come to Argentina to switch off for 10 days.
"But I expect to return to Europe to make decisions on my future. At my age I don't need a lot of time to recover. I am open to listen to projects put before me."
https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/50640930
The 47-year-old spent five-and-a-half years in charge of Spurs before being sacked last month and replaced by Jose Mourinho.
"There are a lot of clubs and attractive projects for me to take on," Pochettino told Fox Sports Argentina.
"It is my intention to return to manage in Europe."
He added: "But now I need to be calm for a few days and see what happens."
Pochettino led Spurs to four successive top-four finishes and last season's Champions League final, which they lost to Liverpool.
But Tottenham struggled for consistency under him this term and were 14th in the table when he was dismissed.
He has returned to his native Argentina following his exit from the London club and has been linked with Arsenal and Bayern Munich.
Arsenal are without a manager following the sacking of Unai Emery, while Bayern Munich have Hansi Flick in interim charge following their dismissal of Niko Kovac.
"For the time being the most important thing is for me to clear my head after five-and-a-half incredible seasons with Tottenham," added Pochettino.
"My aim is to seek the ability to rebuild myself and get my self-motivation back.
"I haven't had a lot of time to digest what has happened.
"My first decision was to come back to Argentina, return to my home and see family and friends. My best decision was to come to Argentina to switch off for 10 days.
"But I expect to return to Europe to make decisions on my future. At my age I don't need a lot of time to recover. I am open to listen to projects put before me."
https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/50640930
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Mauricio Pochettino: I'd love a Premier League return
https://www.skysports.com/football/...io-pochettino-id-love-a-premier-league-return
Mauricio Pochettino admits he would love to return to the world of Premier League management.
The 47-year-old currently has the relaxed air about him of a man who has spent almost three months away from the intensity of his chosen profession, detaching himself completely from football. But it is clear the ambition to return to the sport, specifically in England, burns brightly inside him.
Pochettino cut a relaxed and convivial figure during an hour-long chat with Sky Sports' Natalie Pinkham for the In The Pink podcast, but his eyes notably sparkled when talk of a potential return to English football came up.
He has enough integrity to never mention the names of the clubs which have been consistently linked with his services, especially those with managers already in post.
Pochettino would be a desired target for any club in the Premier League because of his work at Tottenham, but for now the approach from the man himself is that of the - almost entirely, but not quite - straight bat.
"To be honest, I would love to work in the Premier League," he said. "It's going to be difficult, I know, and for now it's a moment to wait and we'll see what happens.
"It's a moment of recovery, to think about yourself a little bit, and to be ready because in football always something can happen and you need to be ready.
"I'm ready and waiting for a new challenge. I have the belief and confidence that the next challenge will be fantastic."
Pochettino has been away from Spurs and out of football since November 19. He has taken the time for deep reflection and has kept only a marginal eye on the clubs which have been associated with him.
"I was in Argentina, I was in Qatar, I was in Spain and I have Jesus [Perez, assistant manager to Pochettino at Spurs] who follows the news a little bit but I notice the rumours," he said.
"All of the coaching staff accept that there are rumours. We deal with rumours naturally.
"The people need natural people, normal people and we don't say that we are unique with that but we are not actors and we don't do anything that we don't believe."
For more than five years, that belief embedded itself in a winning culture at Tottenham. There will always be a feeling of regret that such a positive philosophy was never manifest in silverware, but Pochettino was the guiding hand during a period of great transition in north London, and his role in that remains a source of huge pride.
"Of course I feel very proud about everything I achieved at Tottenham and when I analyse my time there, plenty of positive things happened," says Pochettino. "I took charge at a pivotal moment for the club.
"Everything I had to do was very scary in those moments. To destroy White Hart Lane and to build a new stadium, to play at Wembley and Milton Keynes, only football people know how difficult it was to deal with these situations.
"To apply a new philosophy and new ideas was very tough but I feel very proud with the success that we had and to take Tottenham to a different level.
"To play in the Champions League for three or four years and finish above Arsenal many times was a great legacy for us. To win a title would be a great reward but for us that is the legacy, to have the club and the stadium at Tottenham. That is more than winning titles."
Pochettino's arrival in England came in January 2013 but might have been before that; when his Espanyol team-mate Florin Raduciou moved to West Ham in 1996 he pitched a similar move to the-then centre-back as he would thrive in its "naughty" environment.
While the no-nonsense defender might have been a great fit in the mid-1990s rough and tumble of the English top flight, he would have to wait almost two decades to make his presence felt, and in a completely different way.
"The young English managers today have the influence of the European people," he said. "Before, English football was closed. It was difficult to share and mix here but the European coaches have been influential. People have been more open to discover a different type of football.
"When I first arrived at Southampton the players would say you have to play long balls in behind the full-backs and press, the approach was always like this. To change this mentality was tough but you can see a different style in football now and that makes the Premier League the best league in the world."
A key element of what has made Pochettino successful is his belief in 'energia universal', an inner belief which Pochettino has used as a guiding light since childhood.
"I've always believed in this energy, that when you dream and you think, you will become obsessed in your mind to find something," he said. "Then, this energy will help you find it.
"I don't know if anybody put this idea in my brain, or if it's my own idea, but it's there. The energy is there, but only if you believe. It's all about you, if you believe or not. If you don't want to see this energy, it will disappear."
Time will tell if any Premier League club make the decision to recruit Pochettino, and bring his 'energia universal' back to the division.
If no such offer is forthcoming, he will explore opportunities abroad, a prospect which, while practical, would not seem like the best fit for a man who has become so firmly entrenched in the footballing culture of this country.
"If we move to Europe," he says with a smile that can perhaps only be described as rueful. "We are going to miss England."
The 47-year-old currently has the relaxed air about him of a man who has spent almost three months away from the intensity of his chosen profession, detaching himself completely from football. But it is clear the ambition to return to the sport, specifically in England, burns brightly inside him.
Pochettino cut a relaxed and convivial figure during an hour-long chat with Sky Sports' Natalie Pinkham for the In The Pink podcast, but his eyes notably sparkled when talk of a potential return to English football came up.
He has enough integrity to never mention the names of the clubs which have been consistently linked with his services, especially those with managers already in post.
Pochettino would be a desired target for any club in the Premier League because of his work at Tottenham, but for now the approach from the man himself is that of the - almost entirely, but not quite - straight bat.
"To be honest, I would love to work in the Premier League," he said. "It's going to be difficult, I know, and for now it's a moment to wait and we'll see what happens.
"It's a moment of recovery, to think about yourself a little bit, and to be ready because in football always something can happen and you need to be ready.
"I'm ready and waiting for a new challenge. I have the belief and confidence that the next challenge will be fantastic."
Pochettino has been away from Spurs and out of football since November 19. He has taken the time for deep reflection and has kept only a marginal eye on the clubs which have been associated with him.
"I was in Argentina, I was in Qatar, I was in Spain and I have Jesus [Perez, assistant manager to Pochettino at Spurs] who follows the news a little bit but I notice the rumours," he said.
"All of the coaching staff accept that there are rumours. We deal with rumours naturally.
"The people need natural people, normal people and we don't say that we are unique with that but we are not actors and we don't do anything that we don't believe."
For more than five years, that belief embedded itself in a winning culture at Tottenham. There will always be a feeling of regret that such a positive philosophy was never manifest in silverware, but Pochettino was the guiding hand during a period of great transition in north London, and his role in that remains a source of huge pride.
"Of course I feel very proud about everything I achieved at Tottenham and when I analyse my time there, plenty of positive things happened," says Pochettino. "I took charge at a pivotal moment for the club.
"Everything I had to do was very scary in those moments. To destroy White Hart Lane and to build a new stadium, to play at Wembley and Milton Keynes, only football people know how difficult it was to deal with these situations.
"To apply a new philosophy and new ideas was very tough but I feel very proud with the success that we had and to take Tottenham to a different level.
"To play in the Champions League for three or four years and finish above Arsenal many times was a great legacy for us. To win a title would be a great reward but for us that is the legacy, to have the club and the stadium at Tottenham. That is more than winning titles."
Pochettino's arrival in England came in January 2013 but might have been before that; when his Espanyol team-mate Florin Raduciou moved to West Ham in 1996 he pitched a similar move to the-then centre-back as he would thrive in its "naughty" environment.
While the no-nonsense defender might have been a great fit in the mid-1990s rough and tumble of the English top flight, he would have to wait almost two decades to make his presence felt, and in a completely different way.
"The young English managers today have the influence of the European people," he said. "Before, English football was closed. It was difficult to share and mix here but the European coaches have been influential. People have been more open to discover a different type of football.
"When I first arrived at Southampton the players would say you have to play long balls in behind the full-backs and press, the approach was always like this. To change this mentality was tough but you can see a different style in football now and that makes the Premier League the best league in the world."
A key element of what has made Pochettino successful is his belief in 'energia universal', an inner belief which Pochettino has used as a guiding light since childhood.
"I've always believed in this energy, that when you dream and you think, you will become obsessed in your mind to find something," he said. "Then, this energy will help you find it.
"I don't know if anybody put this idea in my brain, or if it's my own idea, but it's there. The energy is there, but only if you believe. It's all about you, if you believe or not. If you don't want to see this energy, it will disappear."
Time will tell if any Premier League club make the decision to recruit Pochettino, and bring his 'energia universal' back to the division.
If no such offer is forthcoming, he will explore opportunities abroad, a prospect which, while practical, would not seem like the best fit for a man who has become so firmly entrenched in the footballing culture of this country.
"If we move to Europe," he says with a smile that can perhaps only be described as rueful. "We are going to miss England."
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Mauricio Pochettino says he would be open to managing a Premier League club outside the top six and is eager to return to management either in England or abroad.
The Argentine, who left Tottenham last November, is a target for Newcastle and was also linked with a host of other club jobs across Europe during his time at Spurs.
"I love England," Pochettino told Sky Sports News.
"My idea is to keep living in London but at the same time, I am open to different countries, to listen and see what happens.
"I am ready and we are a much better coaching staff now. We have learnt a lot from our experiences at Espanyol, Southampton and Tottenham. We have a lot of provide to the people that will trust in us in the future."
Sky Sports News' Keith Downie says Newcastle's prospective new owners have made Pochettino their No 1 choice to take over as manager.
Asked about Newcastle and what are the key factors he is looking for in his next project Pochettino was clear.
"I need to behave in the way that I did on my first day as a coach," he said.
"There are two things that are most important - one is the people, the fans that are behind every club.
"That is the structure that keeps alive all the companies that provide the entertainment that is football. The other is the ideas of the clubs.
"Every single club and company have different cultures, different philosophies, different ways of working. They all have different plans for success.
"To be successful at one club you need to win the Champions League or Premier League, but for others it is to finish in the top four or six.
"For Tottenham, it was to build a new stadium and at the same time create a team to compete and cut the gap to the top four.
"Every single club has different aims and you as a coaching staff need to stick to these ideas. In the end, when we are waiting for a new offer, and we are capable of providing what a club expects from us, we are going to be very happy."
So would he consider a job at a club outside the top six in the Premier League?
"The problem is which clubs are top six? The top six always changes. Tottenham is not in the top six, Arsenal is not in the top six.
"You need to respect all the clubs. All the clubs are working so hard and investing money. Every season clubs have ambition to be top six or top four.
"I don't think you can underestimate any club."
Spurs are no longer due compensation from an interested club with Pochettino's gardening leave period now over so is he ready to return?
"I was ready before now. The most important thing in football is to move on quickly, to adapt to the new reality," he added.
"Of course it is painful when you leave a club after five and a half years, working so hard to develop and achieve objectives. We are full of energy in our bodies, in our minds, to try and provide a new project with all our knowledge and show our passion in football.
With coronavirus extending the season, it remains unclear when a new campaign will start. For Pochettino it's difficult to put a time frame on his return to the dugout.
"I don't know. In football, every minute counts. The most important thing is we are ready. We are open to listen and see what happens. But at the moment, who knows when we are going to be back in football again."
"Of course, everyone can see how it is going to impact the economy, which massively affects the clubs. That is going to affect people involved in football - as little as possible I hope. The companies that provide football entertainment, they are suffering. Our responsibility is to understand the situation and show solidarity."
https://www.skysports.com/football/...nham-boss-remains-eager-for-managerial-return
The Argentine, who left Tottenham last November, is a target for Newcastle and was also linked with a host of other club jobs across Europe during his time at Spurs.
"I love England," Pochettino told Sky Sports News.
"My idea is to keep living in London but at the same time, I am open to different countries, to listen and see what happens.
"I am ready and we are a much better coaching staff now. We have learnt a lot from our experiences at Espanyol, Southampton and Tottenham. We have a lot of provide to the people that will trust in us in the future."
Sky Sports News' Keith Downie says Newcastle's prospective new owners have made Pochettino their No 1 choice to take over as manager.
Asked about Newcastle and what are the key factors he is looking for in his next project Pochettino was clear.
"I need to behave in the way that I did on my first day as a coach," he said.
"There are two things that are most important - one is the people, the fans that are behind every club.
"That is the structure that keeps alive all the companies that provide the entertainment that is football. The other is the ideas of the clubs.
"Every single club and company have different cultures, different philosophies, different ways of working. They all have different plans for success.
"To be successful at one club you need to win the Champions League or Premier League, but for others it is to finish in the top four or six.
"For Tottenham, it was to build a new stadium and at the same time create a team to compete and cut the gap to the top four.
"Every single club has different aims and you as a coaching staff need to stick to these ideas. In the end, when we are waiting for a new offer, and we are capable of providing what a club expects from us, we are going to be very happy."
So would he consider a job at a club outside the top six in the Premier League?
"The problem is which clubs are top six? The top six always changes. Tottenham is not in the top six, Arsenal is not in the top six.
"You need to respect all the clubs. All the clubs are working so hard and investing money. Every season clubs have ambition to be top six or top four.
"I don't think you can underestimate any club."
Spurs are no longer due compensation from an interested club with Pochettino's gardening leave period now over so is he ready to return?
"I was ready before now. The most important thing in football is to move on quickly, to adapt to the new reality," he added.
"Of course it is painful when you leave a club after five and a half years, working so hard to develop and achieve objectives. We are full of energy in our bodies, in our minds, to try and provide a new project with all our knowledge and show our passion in football.
With coronavirus extending the season, it remains unclear when a new campaign will start. For Pochettino it's difficult to put a time frame on his return to the dugout.
"I don't know. In football, every minute counts. The most important thing is we are ready. We are open to listen and see what happens. But at the moment, who knows when we are going to be back in football again."
"Of course, everyone can see how it is going to impact the economy, which massively affects the clubs. That is going to affect people involved in football - as little as possible I hope. The companies that provide football entertainment, they are suffering. Our responsibility is to understand the situation and show solidarity."
https://www.skysports.com/football/...nham-boss-remains-eager-for-managerial-return
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Former Tottenham Hotspur boss Mauricio Pochettino is being considered by both Manchester United and Manchester City. (Sunday Mirror)
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Paris St-Germain: Mauricio Pochettino main contender to replace Thomas Tuchel
Former Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino is the main contender to take over at Paris St-Germain after Thomas Tuchel was sacked.
It is understood PSG's players have been told that the Argentine, 48, will be joining the club.
Talks between PSG and Pochettino started at least two weeks ago.
Earlier, BBC Sport's Simon Stone reported that Tuchel, 47, was sacked hours after he took charge of Wednesday's 4-0 win against Strasbourg.
The French club are yet to confirm the German's dismissal.
Tuchel became the Ligue 1 side's boss in June 2018, winning two league titles, the French Cup and French League Cup.
They also reached the Champions League final for the first time last season, losing 1-0 to Bayern Munich.
Former Borussia Dortmund coach Tuchel's contract was set to expire at the end of this season.
He joined the Parisian club in May 2018 on an initial two-year contract after replacing Spaniard Unai Emery, agreeing a one-year extension in May 2019.
PSG are currently third in Ligue 1, a point behind leaders Lyon, while they are also through to the last 16 of the Champions League, where they will face Barcelona.
Wednesday's victory over Strasbourg moved the reigning champions to within a point of both Lyon and second-placed Lille as the Ligue 1 season heads into a two-week winter break.
Pochettino, who led Spurs to the Champions League final in 2019 where they lost to Liverpool, has been linked regularly with the PSG job in recent months.
He played for PSG between 2001 and 2003, and has been without a job since leaving Spurs in November 2019.
The former Southampton boss joined Spurs in 2014 and guided them to the League Cup final in his first full season while two third-placed finishes sandwiched a runners-up spot in the Premier League in 2017.
PSG have been linked with a January loan move for Tottenham's Dele Alli, who made his Premier League debut under Pochettino.
https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/55436136
Former Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino is the main contender to take over at Paris St-Germain after Thomas Tuchel was sacked.
It is understood PSG's players have been told that the Argentine, 48, will be joining the club.
Talks between PSG and Pochettino started at least two weeks ago.
Earlier, BBC Sport's Simon Stone reported that Tuchel, 47, was sacked hours after he took charge of Wednesday's 4-0 win against Strasbourg.
The French club are yet to confirm the German's dismissal.
Tuchel became the Ligue 1 side's boss in June 2018, winning two league titles, the French Cup and French League Cup.
They also reached the Champions League final for the first time last season, losing 1-0 to Bayern Munich.
Former Borussia Dortmund coach Tuchel's contract was set to expire at the end of this season.
He joined the Parisian club in May 2018 on an initial two-year contract after replacing Spaniard Unai Emery, agreeing a one-year extension in May 2019.
PSG are currently third in Ligue 1, a point behind leaders Lyon, while they are also through to the last 16 of the Champions League, where they will face Barcelona.
Wednesday's victory over Strasbourg moved the reigning champions to within a point of both Lyon and second-placed Lille as the Ligue 1 season heads into a two-week winter break.
Pochettino, who led Spurs to the Champions League final in 2019 where they lost to Liverpool, has been linked regularly with the PSG job in recent months.
He played for PSG between 2001 and 2003, and has been without a job since leaving Spurs in November 2019.
The former Southampton boss joined Spurs in 2014 and guided them to the League Cup final in his first full season while two third-placed finishes sandwiched a runners-up spot in the Premier League in 2017.
PSG have been linked with a January loan move for Tottenham's Dele Alli, who made his Premier League debut under Pochettino.
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Former Tottenham Hotspur boss Mauricio Pochettino wants to bring Barcelona and Argentina forward Lionel Messi, 33, to Paris St-Germain. Pochettino is favourite for the manager's role at the French champions after the sacking of Thomas Tuchel on Thursday. (Le Parisien - in French)
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Paris St-Germain's Argentine boss Mauricio Pochettino, who has been linked with the managerial job at Manchester United, is reportedly keen to return to his old job as Tottenham manager.
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Mauricio Pochettino 'upset' but Leonardo says PSG boss 'still part of the project' despite Real Madrid defeat
Paris Saint-Germain manager Mauricio Pochettino said the "next few weeks are not going to be easy" after his side lost their Champions League last-16 tie against Real Madrid.
PSG took a 1-0 lead on the night thanks to Kylian Mbappe, who had an additional two goals ruled out, but Benzema's 17-minute hat-trick took Real to a 3-2 victory on aggregate.
"The first goal completely changed the game," Pochettino said. "For an hour, we were better than Real Madrid. The atmosphere changed in the stadium.
"We made some mistakes after that, we can't say we didn't. The worst feeling is that we were the better side, but we lost the tie in 10 minutes.
"Paris St-Germain have been chasing the Champions League for a number of years now. I'm really disappointed, upset - but these things can happen. The next few weeks are not going to be easy."
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Paris Saint-Germain manager Mauricio Pochettino said the "next few weeks are not going to be easy" after his side lost their Champions League last-16 tie against Real Madrid.
PSG took a 1-0 lead on the night thanks to Kylian Mbappe, who had an additional two goals ruled out, but Benzema's 17-minute hat-trick took Real to a 3-2 victory on aggregate.
"The first goal completely changed the game," Pochettino said. "For an hour, we were better than Real Madrid. The atmosphere changed in the stadium.
"We made some mistakes after that, we can't say we didn't. The worst feeling is that we were the better side, but we lost the tie in 10 minutes.
"Paris St-Germain have been chasing the Champions League for a number of years now. I'm really disappointed, upset - but these things can happen. The next few weeks are not going to be easy."
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Nice are hoping they can convince former Paris St-Germain and Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino to replace Lucien Favre as manager of the Ligue 1 club
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Former Tottenham and Paris Saint-Germain boss Mauricio Pochettino has told Sky Sports News he is "open" to a managerial return with a national team.
The 50-year-old has been out of work since the summer after being sacked by PSG in July and was linked with the Aston Villa job last month, before Unai Emery was appointed as Steven Gerrard's replacement.
But the Argentine's next managerial step could come internationally with the former Southampton boss revealing he would be interested in taking charge of a national team.
The 50-year-old has been out of work since the summer after being sacked by PSG in July and was linked with the Aston Villa job last month, before Unai Emery was appointed as Steven Gerrard's replacement.
But the Argentine's next managerial step could come internationally with the former Southampton boss revealing he would be interested in taking charge of a national team.
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Rumours rife that he may be on his way back!
Would that be a wise move?
Would that be a wise move?
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Yes, definitely.
One of the best free agents at the moment amongst football managers.
Tuchel is another option.
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Pochettino named new boss of US men's team
Former Tottenham and Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino has been named as the new manager of the United States men's team.
The Argentine replaces Gregg Berhalter, who was sacked in July following the USA's group-stage elimination from the Copa America.
The announcement came before the US faced New Zealand in an international friendly game in Cincinnati.
Pochettino, 52, said it was an opportunity "I couldn't pass up".
"The decision to join US Soccer wasn't just about football for me; it's about the journey that this team and this country are on," he added.
"The energy, the passion, and the hunger to achieve something truly historic here - those are the things that inspired me.
"I see a group of players full of talent and potential, and together we're going to build something special that the whole nation can be proud of."
US Soccer sporting director Matt Crocker led the search for Berhalter's successor and spent time at Southampton when Pochettino was in charge at St Mary's.
"Mauricio is a serial winner with a deep passion for player development and a proven ability to build cohesive and competitive teams," said Crocker.
"His track record speaks for itself, and I am confident that he is the right choice to harness the immense potential within our talented squad."
Pochettino joined Southampton after a stint at Espanyol before moving on to take charge of Tottenham, leading Spurs to the 2019 Champions League final.
He went on to manage Paris St-Germain and Chelsea, leaving the Blues in May after one season in charge in which they finished sixth in the Premier League.
The United States will co-host the 2026 World Cup along with Canada and Mexico.
They are ranked 16th in the world by Fifa, one place below Euro 2024 quarter-finalists Switzerland.
Pochettino's appointment means the US men's and women's teams are both now managed by former Chelsea bosses, after Emma Hayes took charge of the women's team earlier this year.
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Former Tottenham and Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino has been named as the new manager of the United States men's team.
The Argentine replaces Gregg Berhalter, who was sacked in July following the USA's group-stage elimination from the Copa America.
The announcement came before the US faced New Zealand in an international friendly game in Cincinnati.
Pochettino, 52, said it was an opportunity "I couldn't pass up".
"The decision to join US Soccer wasn't just about football for me; it's about the journey that this team and this country are on," he added.
"The energy, the passion, and the hunger to achieve something truly historic here - those are the things that inspired me.
"I see a group of players full of talent and potential, and together we're going to build something special that the whole nation can be proud of."
US Soccer sporting director Matt Crocker led the search for Berhalter's successor and spent time at Southampton when Pochettino was in charge at St Mary's.
"Mauricio is a serial winner with a deep passion for player development and a proven ability to build cohesive and competitive teams," said Crocker.
"His track record speaks for itself, and I am confident that he is the right choice to harness the immense potential within our talented squad."
Pochettino joined Southampton after a stint at Espanyol before moving on to take charge of Tottenham, leading Spurs to the 2019 Champions League final.
He went on to manage Paris St-Germain and Chelsea, leaving the Blues in May after one season in charge in which they finished sixth in the Premier League.
The United States will co-host the 2026 World Cup along with Canada and Mexico.
They are ranked 16th in the world by Fifa, one place below Euro 2024 quarter-finalists Switzerland.
Pochettino's appointment means the US men's and women's teams are both now managed by former Chelsea bosses, after Emma Hayes took charge of the women's team earlier this year.
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Pochettino targets World Cup win and praises 'best coach in world' Hayes
New USA coach Mauricio Pochettino has set his sights on winning the World Cup and says they should be inspired by the country's women's team and "best coach in the world" Emma Hayes.
The former Tottenham and Chelsea boss was named the manager of the men's team on Tuesday.
The United States last reached the quarter-finals of the World Cup in 2002 but have never won the tournament.
With the USA co-hosting the 2026 World Cup along with Canada and Mexico, Pochettino feels that will be a tournament his players should feel confident they can win.
"We need to believe in big things that we can win, not only a game, but the World Cup," he said.
"If we don’t the journey will be difficult. We have to think big. That is the only way to put your talent in the service of the team. It is a massive challenge."
The USA women's team won the World Cup in 2015 and 2019 and recently appointed Hayes as manager.
The 47-year-old took the job after a hugely successful spell at Chelsea, where she won the Women's Super League seven times from 2015.
Last month, Hayes led the USA to gold-medal success at the Olympic Games in Paris.
Pochettino was at Chelsea at the same time as Hayes during the 2023-24 season and spoke highly of her coaching ability.
"In Emma we have the best coach in the world," he added.
"The women’s team has won everything. We need to match them. They need to be our inspiration, not only with results but in the way they create the philosophy to defend the country, the badge and the culture.
"We want to create something special."
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New USA coach Mauricio Pochettino has set his sights on winning the World Cup and says they should be inspired by the country's women's team and "best coach in the world" Emma Hayes.
The former Tottenham and Chelsea boss was named the manager of the men's team on Tuesday.
The United States last reached the quarter-finals of the World Cup in 2002 but have never won the tournament.
With the USA co-hosting the 2026 World Cup along with Canada and Mexico, Pochettino feels that will be a tournament his players should feel confident they can win.
"We need to believe in big things that we can win, not only a game, but the World Cup," he said.
"If we don’t the journey will be difficult. We have to think big. That is the only way to put your talent in the service of the team. It is a massive challenge."
The USA women's team won the World Cup in 2015 and 2019 and recently appointed Hayes as manager.
The 47-year-old took the job after a hugely successful spell at Chelsea, where she won the Women's Super League seven times from 2015.
Last month, Hayes led the USA to gold-medal success at the Olympic Games in Paris.
Pochettino was at Chelsea at the same time as Hayes during the 2023-24 season and spoke highly of her coaching ability.
"In Emma we have the best coach in the world," he added.
"The women’s team has won everything. We need to match them. They need to be our inspiration, not only with results but in the way they create the philosophy to defend the country, the badge and the culture.
"We want to create something special."
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