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Javier Mascherano's shock departure showed how chaotic Inter Miami truly are, but their hunt for a new head coach will be fascinating. GOAL's writers weigh in.

Javier Mascherano steps down as Inter Miami head coach

Javier Mascherano has stepped down as head coach of Inter Miami, the club confirmed Tuesday afternoon. In a statement, Mascherano said he stepped away for "personal reasons." The Argentine, a close friend of star Lionel Messi, won MLS Cup with the Herons in 2025, a first in franchise history, and had been in charge since the end of 2024.

Suarez helps Messi-less Miami hold firm for draw in Charlotte

Despite the absence of multiple big stars, Javier Mascherano's side held firm in a scoreless draw

Inter Miami CF v Nashville SC - 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs

Mascherano 'taken for granted because he coaches Messi'

Inter Miami continued their strong start to the 2026 MLS season with a vital 2-1 victory over D.C. United. While Lionel Messi grabbed the headlines once again with another spectacular goal, former USMNT star Sacha Kljestan believes the real architect of the club’s dominance, head coach Javier Mascherano, is currently operating in the shadows of the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner.

Will Messi be rested by Inter Miami? ‘Big mistake’ to be avoided

Lionel Messi is poised to be rested by Inter Miami at some stage in the not too distant future, with the MLS Cup winners eager to avoid making a “big mistake” while chasing down multiple trophies. The Herons are eager to successfully defend their domestic crown in the United States, while continental silverware is up for grabs in Champions Cup and Leagues Cup competition.

Mascherano defends Messi & Co. after White House visit

Inter Miami head coach Javier Mascherano has addressed the fallout from his team’s visit to the White House to meet President Donald Trump. The Herons' boss insists the squad remains focused on football despite the media frenzy surrounding the 2025 MLS Cup champions.

Mascherano appears to confirm Messi 2026 World Cup decision

Lionel Messi is yet to officially confirm his participation at the 2026, but Inter Miami boss and fellow countryman Javier Mascherano appears to have revealed that the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner will form part of Argentina’s plans. The expectation has always been that Messi, who captured a global crown in 2022, will grace at least one more major tournament as captain of his country.

Mascherano addresses Suárez’s role amid Berterame rumors

Inter Miami returned to training this week to begin preparations for the 2026 season, with head coach Javier Mascherano quickly addressing questions about Germán Berterame’s potential arrival and what it could mean for Luis Suárez’s role. New signing Facundo Mura also spoke for the first time as a Herons player, calling it a dream to share the locker room with Lionel Messi.

Why Inter Miami’s MLS Cup win could be just the beginning

Inter Miami finally lifted MLS Cup in 2025. After reloading in the transfer market, the Herons are built not just to repeat - but to dominate in 2026.

Inter Miami CF announce South American preseason tour

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami CF will open preparations for the 2026 season with an ambitious preseason tour of South America, facing opponents in Peru, Colombia, and Ecuador as they gear up to defend their MLS Cup title. The Herons will begin their tour with a visit to Estadio Alejandro Villanueva on Jan. 24, where they'll face Alianza Lima.

'Moment I had been waiting for' - Messi enjoys first MLS Cup win

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla - Lionel Messi waited almost three years to lift his first league title in North America. Now that the Argentine has helped Inter Miami lift their first franchise title, he admitted it was their main objective this season, and he appreciated the team-wide effort by Javier Mascherano's side to accomplish it.

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'All or nothing' - Mascherano acknowledges pressure of MLS Cup

Inter Miami head coach Javier Mascherano didn’t mince words ahead of Saturday’s MLS Cup final against Vancouver, calling it a “do-or-die” moment and demanding the hunger that has defined his team this season. With Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba set for their final match, Miami arrive at the title stage seeking redemption and their first league trophy.

Inter Miami CF v New York City FC - Audi 2025 MLS Cup Eastern Conference Final

‘An unbreakable group’ - Mascherano praises Miami for ECF win

Inter Miami crushed New York City FC 5-1 to win the Eastern Conference title and reach the first MLS Cup final in club history. After the match, manager Javier Mascherano praised the team’s unity, calling them an “unbreakable group” and crediting the players for believing in the project. The Herons now await the Western Conference champion.

Miami's Mascherano insists 'eliminación' isn’t in his vocabulary

Inter Miami head into Sunday’s Eastern Conference semifinal against FC Cincinnati with confidence and conviction. Javier Mascherano insists “eliminación” isn’t in his vocabulary as his team chases the first conference final in club history, backed by a full week of preparation and key players returning in rhythm. The Herons travel to Cincinnati to take on The Orange and Blue at TQL Stadium.

Mascherano lauds Messi’s relentlessness after brace vs. Nashville

Lionel Messi delivered a masterclass to lead Inter Miami past Nashville SC and into the Eastern Conference semifinals. After last weekend’s defeat at GEODIS Stadium forced a decisive third match, Miami responded with authority, shaking off the nerves that had built up during the week to set up a clash with FC Cincinnati.

Nashville SC v Inter Miami CF - 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs

Mascherano: MLS did not approve Suárez's suspension appeal

Inter Miami will be without Luis Suarez for Saturday’s decisive Game 3 against Nashville SC after MLS denied the striker’s suspension appeal. Head coach Javier Mascherano confirmed the decision on Friday, noting Suarez had sought to overturn the one-match ban ahead of the series finale, with a semifinal berth on the line.

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