Javier Mascherano resigns as manager of Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami

Football
15 Apr 2026 • 2:10 AM MYT
The Independent
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Javier Mascherano resigns as manager of Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami

  • Javier Mascherano has unexpectedly resigned as head coach of Inter Miami due to personal reasons.
  • His departure comes just four months after he led Lionel Messi's team to MLS Cup glory.
  • Mascherano managed Inter Miami for 67 matches, securing 38 wins, 15 draws, and 14 losses during his tenure.
  • The announcement follows less than two weeks after the club inaugurated its new stadium.
  • Inter Miami is now seeking a new head coach, currently sitting third in the Eastern Conference with 12 points from seven matches this season.

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