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Only Poch can save Spurs - but they must survive first

Tottenham are hurtling towards disaster. They could be relegated from the Premier League, and at this point of this season from hell, their best hope of staying up may simply be that football can change very quickly. There are still several key players to return from injury for the run-in, but that may prove too little, too late, particularly with the vibes in an almost irreversible tailspin.

Pochettino: 75-80 players believe they can make USMNT's WC roster

Mauricio Pochettino says that he believes there are between 75 and 80 players who believe they can make the U.S. Men's National Team's World Cup roster. One of the head coach's main priorities has been building out and empowering the player pool, not just the top players, and he believes that the competition for World Cup places is more fierce because of it.

Pochettino slammed by ex-Chelsea star for brutal press conference remarks

Malang Sarr has spoken out on his turbulent departure from Chelsea, aiming a scathing assessment at his former manager Mauricio Pochettino. The French centre-back was left furious by the Argentine's public display of ignorance regarding his presence in the squad during a viral 2023 press conference. The tension peaked when Pochettino appeared to have completely forgotten Sarr was a Chelsea player, a moment that sent shockwaves through the fan base and left the defender feeling deeply disrespected.

USMNT told talk of winning World Cup 'won't be fair at all'

The United States has been warned that talk of the USMNT winning a home World Cup in 2026 “won’t be fair at all”, with a more realistic example of “huge success” being pointed out. Giuseppe Rossi, who qualified to represent the land of his birth but opted to play for Italy, has - while filling a role as vice-chairman and head of soccer at the New York Cosmos - given GOAL his assessment of the so-called ‘Golden Generation’.

100 days to WC: USMNT to quarters, England to bring it home?

It is incredibly important that the USMNT perform on home soil, but that’s far from the only major storyline heading into the 2026 World Cup.

'Eggs in one basket' - Davies understands short-term bet on Poch

Mic’d Up: Charlie Davies says the USMNT had to bet big on Mauricio Pochettino - and insists Christian Pulisic will be ready when it matters most.

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USMNT boss Pochettino refuses to rule out summer Spurs return

Mauricio Pochettino has left the door open to a spectacular return to Tottenham following the 2026 World Cup. The Argentine will leave his role as USMNT boss following the showpiece event in North America this summer, and he's been linked with a switch to Spurs as a long-term replacement for Thomas Frank at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Fox's John Strong anticipates 'exciting' World Cup on home soil

Mic'd Up: The lead commentator for Fox Sports has backed the U.S. to make it to the quarterfinals of the 2026 World Cup - and insists that anything else would be a slight disappointment on home soil.

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Pochettino tipped to dump USMNT for return to Europe

Mauricio Pochettino is being tipped to leave his role with the USMNT and return to Europe regardless of what happens at the 2026 World Cup. Tab Ramos has told GOAL that the Argentine tactician is destined to move on, while also sounding a warning to Christian Pulisic and Co when it comes to justifying a ‘Golden Generation’ tag in the United States.

Spurs sent Pochettino return warning as USMNT disrupt plans

Tottenham have been warned that bringing Mauricio Pochettino back to north London may not be the best option this summer, with the USMNT disrupting the plans of the Premier League strugglers. Spurs are in the market for a new head coach after sacking Thomas Frank, with Bobby Zamora in an interview with GOAL about what happens next.

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Tottenham name Tudor as interim head coach after Frank sacking

Tottenham have acted swiftly to replace Thomas Frank by confirming Igor Tudor will take charge until the end of the season. Crucially, the deal does not include an option to make the move permanent, meaning the hunt for a long-term successor remains wide open for the summer, keeping the dream of a Mauricio Pochettino reunion very much alive for the Spurs faithful.

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Crouch demands Pochettino return as Tottenham 'dragged on' Frank sacking

Peter Crouch has urged Tottenham to aim high when they start looking for a permanent replacement for fired manager Thomas Frank

Tottenham eye ex-Liverpool coach as short-term solution

Tottenham are reportedly considering an interim appointment following their decision to sack Thomas Frank. A prominent managerial post has opened up again in north London, with Spurs hoping that Mauricio Pochettino - who is currently in charge of the USMNT - can be talked back to the Premier League. No deal can be done there until the summer, meaning that John Heitinga may be handed the reins on a short-term basis.

Arfsten’s breakout wasn’t simple, but he’s not slowing down

GOAL sat down with the Columbus Crew star to discuss a life-changing year and the bigger changes that could be on the horizon

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Spurs hatch Pochettino plan after sacking Frank

Tottenham Hotspur are interested in reappointing Mauricio Pochettino as head coach after sacking Thomas Frank. The club languish just outside the relegation zone, in 16th, just five points clear of West Ham United in 18th. They may have to wait until after the 2026 World Cup, however, to extricate Pochettino from his current job as the United States' men's national team manager.

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RANKED: Spurs' top candidates to replace sacked Frank

Thomas Frank is gone! The morning after a terrible night before, Tottenham Hotspur announced that the Dane had been relieved of his duties as head coach - to nobody's great surprise. Tuesday evening's 2-1 loss at home to fellow underperformers Newcastle extended Tottenham's winless run in the Premier League to eight games - a rotten run of results that has seen them plummet to 16th in the standings.

Frequently asked questions

: Lionel Messi is a versatile attacker who has featured both through the middle and in a free role from the right, allowing him to cut inside on to his stronger left foot.
: Lionel Messi was born in Rosario, Santa Fe, in Argentina on June 24, 1987.
: The Argentine maestro wears the number he has been known to don for the majority of his career, the No. 10, at MLS outfit Inter Miami.
: Lionel Messi is often among the shortest players on a football pitch, standing at just 1.70m (5ft 7in). However, it is due to his low center of gravity which has made him one of the most fearsome forces to be reckoned with in football history.
: Lionel Messi weighs 67kg (148 lbs), his low weight aiding him in gaining high bursts of acceleration and gliding past defenders as if they were never there.
: Lionel Messi began his journey in football with local club Grandoli at the age of four, in 1992, before joining the team he loved the most, Newell's Old Boys, at the age of six. He stayed with the Argentine club until 2000, when he made the switch to Barcelona.
: Lionel Messi and his wife Antonella Roccuzzo have three sons: Mateo, Thiago, and Ciro.
: Lionel Messi is married to Argentine model and media personality Antonella Roccuzzo. The couple exchanged vows back in 2017.

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