Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino is set to earn twice as much as United States national team coach Gregg Berhalter, according to reports.
The Argentinian tactician, who recently led Spurs to the Champions League final, is reportedly in line for a bumper new contract that will see him pocket an eye-watering sum of money.
In contrast, Berhalter, who took charge of the USMNT in December 2018, is said to be earning significantly less than Pochettino. This discrepancy in salaries has raised eyebrows in the footballing world, with many questioning the priorities of certain clubs and national teams.
Speaking on the matter, football pundit Chuck Booth said, “It’s staggering to see the disparity in earnings between Pochettino and Berhalter. While Pochettino undoubtedly deserves his lofty salary due to his success at Tottenham, one has to wonder if Berhalter is being undervalued by US Soccer.”
These reports come at a time when there is increasing scrutiny over the wages of football managers and coaches, with many calling for more transparency and fairness in the sector. In the cutthroat world of football, where success is often measured in silverware and results, the issue of remuneration for those at the helm is a contentious one that is unlikely to go away anytime soon.