Javier Mascherano could not turn down the opportunity of reuniting with Lionel Messi when the Inter Miami job became available.

Javier Mascherano’s start as Inter Miami’s new head coach began inauspiciously on Tuesday. The 40-year-old former Argentina national team captain had trouble containing an abrupt cough just as managing owner Jorge Mas,

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.