{
  "id": 19808579,
  "title": "Manchester United hires former Mauricio Pochettino as head coach",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/13/manchester-united-hires-former-mauricio-pochettino-as-head-coach-19808579",
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  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-13T13:02:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/sports/20261113/manchester-united-hires-former-mauricio-pochettino-as-head-coach"
  },
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  "account": "Mauricio Pochettino, the former head coach of the U.S. national team, has been appointed as the new head coach of Manchester United, effective immediately. The former Argentine, who was once a part of the U.S. Soccer Federation's staff, announced his departure from the team next week to take up the role at Old Trafford. Pochettino's appointment comes as the English football club is currently struggling, having lost their first ten matches of the Premier League season and currently sitting in the relegation zone. The 54-year-old will take over the team ahead of their upcoming match against Liverpool on November 22. This move marks Pochettino's eighth permanent coaching position since Alex Ferguson's retirement in 2013, following the dismissal of the club's previous coach, Michael Carrick. As of now, Manchester United stands 18th in the English Premier League table.",
  "summary": "FAYETTEVILLE, Ga. — Mauricio Pochettino was hired as Manchester United's head coach on Friday, agreeing to leave his job with the U.S. national team to take on the challenge of reviving the fortunes of English football's once dominant force. Just three months after announcing a contract to lead the Americans through the 2030 World Cup , the U.S. Soccer Federation said Pochettino will depart next…",
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        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "The inside story of Manchester United’s move for Mauricio Pochettino",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/the-inside-story-of-manchester-uniteds-move-for-mauricio-pochettino",
        "published": "2026-11-12T23:04:58.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Sky News",
        "title": "Manchester United 'agree two-and-a-half-year deal with Mauricio Pochettino'",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/13/manchester-united-agree-two-and-a-half-year-deal-with-mauricio",
        "published": "2026-11-13T06:59:00.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Mail and Guardian",
        "title": "Manchester United’s post-Ferguson managerial carousel continues; Every boss and their record",
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        "published": "2026-11-13T09:47:41.000Z"
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        "outlet": "The Citizen",
        "title": "Manchester United need more than another managerial change",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/13/manchester-united-need-more-than-another-managerial-change",
        "published": "2026-11-13T10:11:08.000Z"
      },
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        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "What will be Pochettino’s first game in charge at Manchester United?",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/13/what-will-be-pochettinos-first-game-in-charge-at-manchester-united",
        "published": "2026-11-13T10:38:34.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Pochettino to leave US team and take over as Man United head coach",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/13/pochettino-to-leave-us-team-and-take-over-as-man-united-head-coach",
        "published": "2026-11-13T12:11:46.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "Man United appoint Pochettino new head coach",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/13/man-united-appoint-pochettino-new-head-coach",
        "published": "2026-11-13T12:38:51.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "ABC News (US)",
        "title": "Man United hires Mauricio Pochettino, who leaves US job with task of reviving team",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/13/man-united-hires-mauricio-pochettino-who-leaves-us-job-with-task-of-19808601",
        "published": "2026-11-13T13:06:37.000Z"
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