Maurizio Pochettino's Inter Club d'Escaldes set for historic Conference League match

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Last updated Oct 15, 2026

Maurizio Pochettino's Inter Club d'Escaldes set for historic Conference League match

Summary

Maurizio Pochettino and Inter Club d'Escaldes will become the first Andorran team to compete in the UEFA Conference League on Thursday. This follows their qualification via penalties against Drita after a dramatic two-legged playoff. Pochettino expresses excitement about achieving his lifelong dream of playing in a European competition, highlighting the significance of this moment for Andorran football.

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Key Details

•Pochettino joined Inter Club d'Escaldes in August 2025.
•Inter qualified after a 2-2 aggregate score against Drita.
•The match marks the first European appearance for an Andorran club.
•Inter has won five league titles in the last seven seasons.
•Pochettino aims to raise the profile of Andorran football.

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6:09 AMYahoo Sports — The Andorran club making history with a Pochettino in the team
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