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Man United hires Mauricio Pochettino, who leaves US job with task of reviving former power

Mauricio Pochettino is likely to take charge of Man Utd next week if he is appointed as Michael Carrick's successor (AP) It has also been confirmed that Pochettino will lead the USMNT for their two fixtures with Haiti before flying to Manchester and reporting at Carrington shortly afterwards.

✦ Extractive summary — built from the sources' own reporting•From 3 sources•1 min read•Updated November 13, 2026, 12:11 PM UTC
Key points
  • Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes rejects the club's second contract offer, with his current deal due to expire at the end of the season.
  • Prince William walked out and gave him a massive framed shirt, which seemed weird in the moment, like the chief area sales manager presenting the prize from the Christmas raffle.
  • “And as the teams lined up there was a surprise appearance from the real star of this stage, the Ballon d’Or itself, wreathed in event glamour and star-flash.
Additional details
  • Kane drew the ballon from its stone in Arthurian fashion, then held it a little sheepishly in one hand.
  • Has Prince William ever been asked to carry anything before?” Continue reading...
  • Former Tottenham, Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain manager Mauricio Pochettino has reached an agreement with Man United and will become the new head coach.
  • Pochettino is the current manager of the United States Men’s National Team (USMNT) but when will he officially begin his tenure at Old Trafford?
  • (AP) — Mauricio Pochettino was hired as Manchester United's head coach on Friday, agreeing to leave his job with the U.S.

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