The Argentine was named a coach in the Match for Hope and will face off against the Arsenal legend’s side for charity
- Pochettino to coach Team Chunkz x IShowSpeed in charity event
- Match aims to raise funds for Education Above All Foundation projects
- Event brings together football and YouTubers
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WHAT HAPPENED
Mauricio Pochettino is set to, briefly, put aside his duties with the U.S. men’s national team as he takes the stage to coach a new team, Team Chunkz x IShowSpeed. The former Tottenham boss was announced as the head coach for Chunkz and IShowSpeed’s team in Match for Hope. He is set to square up against former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger, who is coaching Team KSI x AboFlah. All this is for charity, as Match for Hope is held annually and the 2025 edition of the tournament will incorporate a blend of internet stars and legends.
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WHAT ISHOWSPEED SAID
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THE BIGGER PICTURE
The Match For Hope took place for the first time in 2024 at the Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium in Qatar and had over 34,000 spectators watching the event. However, there were over 22.5 million online viewers and, as a result, raised $8.8M in the process. The 2025 edition is set to take place in Doha, Qatar and will showcase the likes of Behzinga, Miniminter, Kenny and several other internet celebrities.
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WHAT LIES AHEAD FOR MAURICIO POCHETTINO?
The U.S. men’s national team played their last international game in January, which was a 3-0 win over Costa Rica and are set to face Panama next in March in the Concacaf Nations League semifinals.
Match For Hope takes place on Feb. 12.
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