"Bielsa was accompanying Jorge Griffa, director of the Newell's Old Boys academy, Pochettino explains to FourFourTwo. They created a scouting network across Argentina, which no club had done before."
"People who worked for them near Murphy told them about a player with the name Pochettino. At midnight, in the middle of winter, after watching hundreds of players, Marcelo said, Let's go back to Rosario."
"They arrived at 1am, the streets were empty except for stray dogs. They went to a petrol station, were told where I lived and knocked on the door."
"My parents were frightened, but my father knew Griffa, and they said they wanted me to go for a trial, then asked to see me."
Mauricio Pochettino is preparing to lead the United States in the upcoming World Cup. His career began in Argentina, influenced by Marcelo Bielsa. Bielsa, along with Jorge Griffa, created a scouting network that led them to Pochettino. They traveled to Murphy at midnight to find him after hearing about his talent. Pochettino's parents were initially frightened by the unexpected visit, but his father recognized Griffa, leading to a trial opportunity for Pochettino. This pivotal moment shaped his future in football.
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