Mauricio Pochettino compared Christian Pulisic to Lionel Messi highlighting the importance of growing the star's status in the United States.

Mauricio Pochettino Wants Christian Pulisic to Emulate Lionel Messi for USMNT originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Lionel Messi is arguably one of the greatest Soccer players in history. He currently plies his trade for MLS club Inter Miami.

Mauricio Pochettino is turning the page after the U.S. finished fourth in the Concacaf Nations League. Now, all eyes are on the Gold Cup, hosted at home, and the ultimate goal: the 2026 World Cup. The bitter taste of the Concacaf Nations League—where the U.