
Pochettino’s World Cup Focus Amid AC Milan Rumors
With the World Cup approaching, U.S. Soccer’s chief executive reassures fans that Mauricio Pochettino’s priority is the tournament, despite recent overtures from AC Milan.
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With the World Cup approaching, U.S. Soccer’s chief executive reassures fans that Mauricio Pochettino’s priority is the tournament, despite recent overtures from AC Milan.

U.S. Soccer chief executive JT Batson downplays rumors of Mauricio Pochettino’s meeting with AC Milan, stressing the coach’s unwavering commitment to the national team ahead of the World Cup.

A recent meeting between Mauricio Pochettino and AC Milan has reignited speculation about the coach’s club ambitions, even as his contract with U.S. Soccer is set to expire after the World Cup.

Mauricio Pochettino, the head coach of the United States men’s national team, has recently been linked with a move to AC Milan, but he remains open to continuing his work with the U.S. side after the upcoming World Cup. During a dinner in New York, Pochettino sat down with U.S. Soccer Federation CEO JT Batson to explore the terms of a possible extension that would keep him in charge through the tournament. He outlined a starting lineup for the opener against Paraguay and expressed confidence in Christian Pulisic ending a goal drought, while sporting director Matt Crocker’s exit adds uncertainty to the federation’s leadership plans.

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