The USMNT deal can’t get any closer for Mauricio Pochettino. It’s been weeks since the Argentine coach was rumored to join the US men’s national team, but nothing was finalized. The deal continues to stall because of some delay in financial settlements with Chelsea. Yet, the Argentine coach’s appointment is inevitable. With all the excitement in the USMNT camp, fans have been exploring all possible avenues to know more about the famous coach.
They want to know about his personal life and family members to see where his support system lies. Therefore, we have you covered, as we learn more about his partner and loving wife, Karina Pochettino. Throughout these years, Pochettino built a reputation in soccer because of his values and ambitions. Moreover, his wife supported him throughout the journey. So, who is she?
Meet Mauricio Pochettino’s wife – Karina Pochettino
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The couple has shared a loving relationship since 1994. Pochettino tied the knot with Karina in 1994, starting their journey to becoming a power couple. She was born in 1973 in Argentina, similar to Mauricio. In terms of education, she studied pharmacy at the City’s National University to start a career. The couple’s love story brewed early on.
Poch and his wife Karina at the #thebest Fifa Football Awards tonight ⚽️ #COYS #MauricoPochettino #Pochettino #poch #spurs #tottenham pic.twitter.com/67MLRavBxy
— Chris Cowlin (@ChrisCowlin) September 23, 2019
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They met at a nightclub in 1991 when Pochettino was celebrating Newell’s Old Boys – an Argentine soccer club. He played for the club from 1989 to 1994. After meeting her at the nightclub, the couple started dating. After they dated for three years, they finally got married in 1994. The couple has been married for 30 years, and his wife often supports him unconditionally. The couple has two children – Maurizio and Sebastiano Pochettino.
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In the meantime, there are many famous tales regarding the couple. Like most times, in all relationships, both husband and wife meddle in their partners’ interests and give opinions. It happens with the Pochettinos as well. More often, Karina watches soccer games and gives out her opinions. In one instance, Pochettino stated, “When I arrive home she has been watching on TV and says why this or why that? She always gives an opinion — but always after, never before!”
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Similarly, Pochettino stopped his wife from coming to White Hart Lane in 2017 for fear of a superstition. He believed her presence would jinx the winning streak the club was on. But the couple enjoys a fine relationship and understands each other well. He also detailed how a Brentford game forced him to cancel dinner with his wife. He mentioned, “Saturday, after the Brentford game, the draw was like a lost. It killed my wife because I cancelled our dinner. I said I don’t want to go for a dinner, I wanted to stay at home.”
Hence, Mauricio and Karina are couple goals for many. They enjoy each other’s company and continue to strengthen their bond.
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