Mauricio Pochettino reflects on coaching Messi and Maradona
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 25, 2026, 8:03 PM
Last updated Sep 25, 2026
Mauricio Pochettino, head coach of the U.S. Men's National Team, has shared insights on his experiences with both Diego Maradona and Lionel Messi. Pochettino briefly played alongside Maradona in 1993 and later coached Messi at Paris Saint-Germain in 2021. Reflecting on Messi’s imminent retirement from international football, Pochettino noted the emotional impact on Argentine fans, drawing parallels between the two legends. Messi is set to play his last international match against Benin on October 6, where he will conclude a prestigious career that includes 208 appearances and 125 goals for Argentina.
- •Pochettino played briefly with Maradona in 1993.
- •He coached Messi at PSG for one season in 2021.
- •Messi's last international match is scheduled for October 6.
- •He has scored 125 goals in 208 appearances for Argentina.
- •Both players significantly impacted football in Argentina.
- 8:03 PMYahoo Sports — Mauricio Pochettino opens up on experience of working with both Diego Maradona and Lionel Messi
"U.S. Men’s National Team head coach Mauricio Pochettino has opened up on his experiences working with both Diego Maradona and Lionel Messi, as the latter prepares to take to the pitch for Argentina for the final time
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