This archive report was first published on 22 November 2019.
Mauricio Pochettino's Emotional Farewell to Tottenham Players ¶
On November 20, 2019, Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino was unexpectedly sacked, leaving his players in shock.
However, in a touching display of gratitude, Pochettino left a heartfelt message for his players on the club's tactics board, which was later shared online by his assistant.
The message read: 'Big thanks to you all! We can't say goodbye...You will always be in our hearts.'
Players, including striker Harry Kane, were visibly emotional about Pochettino's departure, with Kane taking to Twitter to express his gratitude towards the Argentine manager.
Under Pochettino's management, Spurs had become a force to be reckoned with in English football, consistently challenging the big clubs and participating in the Champions League.
As news of Pochettino's sacking spread, several clubs, including Barcelona, Manchester United, Arsenal, and Bayern Munich, were linked with the former Spurs boss, who is highly sought after in the football world.