Javier Mascherano’s introductory meeting with the media as Inter Miami coach on Tuesday opened with a revelation from managing owner Jorge Mas: The legendary Argentine defensive midfielder came extremely close to joining the club in August 2019 for the final year of his playing career in 2020 with the intention of shifting into a coaching role.

Javier Mascherano has arrived in Miami and is already at work as Inter Miami's new coach. The former teammate of Inter Miami stars Lionel Messi, Sergio Busquets, Jordi Alba and Luis Suarez says he's aware of critics who believe he doesn't have the experience needed to succeed in the job.

As anticipation for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup builds, FIFA has confirmed that Lionel Messi's Inter Miami will play in the opening match of the tournament. As the excitement builds ahead of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup,

Inter Miami's Javier Mascherano is ready to silence the sceptics as he takes the reins with little managerial experience under his belt, he told reporters on Tuesday on rejoining his former Barcelona and Argentina teammate Lionel Messi at the MLS side.

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Inter Miami set MLS records for points (74) and winning percentage (.765) during this MLS regular season, one in which the club went 22-4-8 and captured the Supporters Shield. The club failed to get out of the first round of the playoffs, falling to Atlanta United in the best-of-three series.

Inter Miami's decision to extend Lionel Messi's contract could have positive implications for the Argentine national team, potentially increasing the chances of Messi playing in the 2026 World Cup.