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Pochettino Denies Brentford Links Amid World Cup Focus

6/29/2025

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U.S. men's national team coach Mauricio Pochettino firmly dismissed rumors of his connection to Brentford's managerial vacancy, asserting, "This club never contacted me." With his focus on the upcoming FIFA World Cup, he clarified that he never interviewed for the position. Brentford has since appointed Keith Andrews as their new manager.

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U.S. men's national team coach Mauricio Pochettino firmly dismissed rumors of his connection to Brentford's managerial vacancy, asserting, "This club never contacted me." With his focus on the upcoming FIFA World Cup, he clarified that he never interviewed for the position. Brentford has since appointed Keith Andrews as their new manager.