{
  "id": 19874439,
  "title": "Tears for Pochettino as Man Utd turn to former Spurs boss",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/13/tears-for-pochettino-as-man-utd-turn-to-former-spurs-boss-19874439",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-13T22:01:05.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ABC News AU",
    "slug": "abc-news-au",
    "url": "https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-11-14/manchester-united-hire-tearful-us-coach-mauricio-pochettino/107385644"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Mauricio Pochettino has inked a two-and-a-half-year contract to become Manchester United's coach, as the 20-time English champions find themselves in the relegation zone. The Argentine will helm the team in two matches against Haiti before taking over at Anfield. Tears welled up in Pochettino's eyes as he discussed leaving the US national team for the opportunity at Manchester United. Pochettino, renowned for his high-intensity, attacking style and player development, will assume his new role on November 18, following the US's quarterfinal match against Haiti.",
  "summary": "Mauricio Pochettino was in tears as he announced he would depart the US men's national team to take up a position with fallen English Premier League giants, Manchester United.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Japan Today",
        "title": "Man United hires Mauricio Pochettino, who leaves U.S. job to revive former power",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/13/man-united-hires-mauricio-pochettino-who-leaves-u-s-job-to-revive",
        "published": "2026-11-13T20:52:39.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}