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Pochettino Reunites With Former Espanyol Player Ben Sahar at the World Cup
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First reported by N12 · Jun 13, 2026
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Mauricio Pochettino and Ben Sahar reunited during the World Cup and joked about their Espanyol days. Pochettino, now coaching the United States, recalled how fans once demanded Sahar be started because he was so young and eager to play.
- 01Pochettino and Sahar reunited after the U.S. beat Paraguay strongly.
- 02Sahar called Pochettino “the best coach in the world” and joked about luck.
- 03Pochettino remembered Sahar as a young, impatient player at Espanyol.
- 04Fans once chanted for Sahar to be included in the starting lineup.
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