Mascherano Resigns as Inter Miami Head Coach

Javier Mascherano has stepped down as head coach of Inter Miami, the Major League Soccer club announced Tuesday, citing personal reasons just four months after guiding the team to its first MLS Cup title.

The departure, which comes seven games into the 2026 season, also involves Mascherano's entire coaching staff leaving the club. Inter Miami, currently 3-1-3 and sitting third in the Eastern Conference, made the announcement without providing further details on the reasons behind the move. Mascherano, a former teammate of star forward Lionel Messi from their days at Barcelona and with Argentina's national team, had joined Inter Miami last year to reunite with the player and lead a squad built for domestic and international success.

In a statement released by the club, Mascherano expressed gratitude for his time in charge. "I want to let everyone know that, for personal reasons, I have decided to end my tenure as head coach of Inter Miami CF," he said. "First and foremost, I would like to thank the club for the trust they placed in me, every employee who is part of the organization for the collective effort, but especially the players, who made it possible for us to experience...