How a ‘naive’ Mauricio Pochettino’s lowest moments turned the USMNT into World Cup darlings
The former Tottenham coach experienced three body blows early in his tenure with the US, each contributing to the solid World Cup to comeTears welled in Mauricio Pochettino’s eyes. His US team had just lost the 2025 Gold Cup final in a hard-fought match to determine the regional crown. To make matters worse they had been beaten by Mexico, their …
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⚽ Latest news from day 15 | Vehicle hits crowd in Mexico⚽ World Cup Q&A: post your questions for our US team⚽ Player guide | Bracketology | Golden Boot | Mail TahaMauricio Pochettino’s US team are having a great time at home – but the last couple years haven’t been all that easy, writes Jeff Rueter.For more permutations chat, click below: …
Scotland fans turn on manager Steve Clarke as he storms out of BBC interview and declares 'I think we're going home' with their World Cup dream on its last breath
Scotland manager Steve Clarke stormed out of his BBC interview after being quizzed on the anxious wait to see if his side will clinch one of the eight best third-placed spots.
