Power Shift

USMNT Coach Succession and FIFA U-17 World Cup Controversies Heat Up

Sourced from 4 publications

  • •Mauricio Pochettino is leaving USMNT for a potential role at Manchester United.
  • •Former FIFA chief Sepp Blatter criticizes Gianni Infantino, calling him a 'dictator.'
  • •The U.S. has withdrawn from the FIFA U-17 World Cup in Qatar citing travel advisories.
  • •FIFA and Qatar assure that the tournament will begin as scheduled despite the U.S. exit.
  • •FIFA will decide on a replacement for the withdrawn U.S. team for the tournament.

Sources

So, Who Will Be Pochettino’s Successor As USMNT Head Coach?

Forbes

‘Dictator’ Infantino needs psychiatric help, says former Fifa chief Blatter

Malaymail

Qatar Under-17 World Cup is on despite US pull out

Al Jazeera

FIFA president says Qatar safe for U-17 World Cup despite US withdrawal

Euronews

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