In a unique reunion, U.S. mens national soccer team coach Mauricio Pochettino faces off against his long-time mentor and hero, Marcelo Bielsa, in a friendly match. Their relationship began in 1987 when Bielsa, a scout, convinced Pochettinos parents to let him see the teenagers legs, marking the start of a lasting connection. Bielsa coached Pochettino at Newells, helping him develop into a talented defender and giving him his first call-up to the Argentine national team. Pochettino built his coaching philosophy around Bielsas high-pressing style, making this match a special chapter in their ongoing story.

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