Ben Jacobs

Sports Broadcaster. Senior Football Correspondent @GiveMeSport. Premier League Commentator @talkSPORTLive. FWA member. Leicester fan. Insta: bendavidjacobs.🎙️

[Ben Jacobs @JacobsBen]

🚨 Exclusive: The White House made a direct call to FIFA to ask Gianni Infantino to review Folarin Balogun’s red card.

FIFA approached for comment and referred to the findings of its independent committee.

FIFA sources insist White House influence could not affect the decision due to the powers contained in Article 27 and the independent nature of the disciplinary panel.

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Broken down as $10m and $2m.

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As reported earlier, the cost of hiring Mauricio Pochettino and his USMNT staff is around $12m.

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Mauricio Pochettino set to become the next Manchester United manager if Michael Carrick departs, which is the recommendation of Omar Berrada and Jason Wilcox.

Meeting in Monaco today, as revealed. Carrick still waiting to be informed and is currently at Carrington.

Pochettino wants the job and terms are being finalised, as @TheAthleticFC called.

Pochettino's US Soccer contract contains an exit clause worth around $10m. Backroom staff expected to add a further $2m.

#MUFC yet to make formal contact with US Soccer.

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EXCLUSIVE! Harry Kane reacts to Pochettino nearing Manchester United job & refuses to rule out Premier League return!

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Michael Carrick likely to be informed of Man United sacking tomorrow
https://t.co/XFgBkn7egu

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🚨 Michael Carrick is expected to be formally informed on Thursday he has been sacked.

Mauricio Pochettino has already agreed terms to replace him.

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Michael Beale has resigned as head coach of SV Zulte Waregem.

During discussions over a number of weeks, Beale's decision follows a misalignment with the club’s leadership over the long-term vision of the club.

Understand Beale had concerns around the club’s decision-making, particularly due to a lack of consultation and involvement in recruitment.

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Mauricio Pochettino currently taking open training in Georgia.🇺🇸

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Worth noting, US Soccer's cancelled media availability with players today, officially due to Veteran's Day in the United States. Pochettino was not scheduled to speak. Open training will still take place.

It means no player reaction today. There is currently still set to be player interviews on Thursday, with Pochettino's pre-Haiti press conference on Friday. Interesting to see if both go ahead.🇺🇸

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Understand US Soccer is well prepared for a Mauricio Pochettino departure, and is ready to activate their own succession plan if necessary.🇺🇸

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🚨 HUGE Managerial UPDATE! We're LIVE with @JacobsBen! https://t.co/keMLpRnB6V

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🚨 Agreement in principle reached between Manchester United and Mauricio Pochettino. Formal steps to follow.

With @alex_crook for @talkSPORT.🎙️

[Kevin Hatchard 🎙⚽️ @kevinhatchard]

Danny Kelly was one of the most intelligent, engaging, warm and generous broadcasters we’ve ever seen. His boundless enthusiasm and wit shone through in everything he did. He was incredible company on and off air, and he made Trans Euro Express such a joy to work on.

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Rest in peace, Danny.
https://t.co/bl5GvqdvU2

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Agreement in principle between #MUFC and Poch. Next step is United triggering his USA release clause.

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Such sad news that Danny Kelly has died aged 69.

An exceptional broadcaster who brought warmth, personality and insight on air.

Had an encyclopaedic knowledge of European football and brought an infectious charm and sharp wit to all the shows he hosted.

Thoughts with Danny’s family and friends. He will be sorely missed.🙏

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🚨 Agreement in principle reached between Manchester United and Mauricio Pochettino. Formal steps to follow.

With @alex_crook for @talkSPORT.🎙️

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Mauricio Pochettino set to become the next Manchester United manager if Michael Carrick departs, which is the recommendation of Omar Berrada and Jason Wilcox.

Meeting in Monaco today, as revealed. Carrick still waiting to be informed and is currently at Carrington.

Pochettino wants the job and terms are being finalised, as @TheAthleticFC called.

Pochettino's US Soccer contract contains an exit clause worth around $10m. Backroom staff expected to add a further $2m.

#MUFC yet to make formal contact with US Soccer.

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🚨 A board meeting is expected to take place later today in which Michael Carrick's sacking is likely to be ratified.

Mauricio Pochettino has already made it clear he wants to join. Has a two-legged Nations League tie with Haiti during the international break.

Manchester United's next game is away at Liverpool on Sunday November 22.

🤝 @alex_crook

[Ben Jacobs @JacobsBen]

Mauricio Pochettino set to become the next Manchester United manager if Michael Carrick departs, which is the recommendation of Omar Berrada and Jason Wilcox.

Meeting in Monaco today, as revealed. Carrick still waiting to be informed and is currently at Carrington.

Pochettino wants the job and terms are being finalised, as @TheAthleticFC called.

Pochettino's US Soccer contract contains an exit clause worth around $10m. Backroom staff expected to add a further $2m.

#MUFC yet to make formal contact with US Soccer.

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Coleraine manager Ruaidhri Higgins is one of a number of candidates to have attracted interest from Israeli side Maccabi Haifa.

Maccabi Haifa are searching for a replacement for Barak Bakhar, who resigned following a 4-0 home defeat to Maccabi Netanya.

Haifa have already held preliminary discussions with several foreign coaches, with an appointment targeted during the international break.

Higgins, who is currently in charge of Irish Premiership side Coleraine, previously enjoyed a successful spell as Derry City manager.

The 41-year-old has previously attracted interest from clubs in England, including Notts County, Burton Albion and Barnsley.