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Man United, Pochettino's to-do list based on what's gone wrong
Pochettino makes as much sense as anyone to take the Man United job, so now what? Let's look at the mess he's inheriting and what's at the top of his to-do list.
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- Scaloni calls for 'rebuild' as Argentina fall in first game without Messi
- Egyptian King: Salah becomes country's record goalscorer with Panenka penalty
- Wirtz scores as Germany see off nine-man Serbia to set up Dutch decider
- Dutch tie record Nations League win as Reijnders leads rout of Greece
- Arsenal's Dowman breaks Bellingham's record as youngest England U21 player
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- Carrick breaks silence after United sacking, love for club 'never dies'
- Dortmund to end controversial sponsorship with arms manufacturer
- Messi to play in Argentina Jan. 19 for Inter Miami-River friendly
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