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,

Lionel Messi-led MLS club Inter Miami officially announced the hiring of Javier Mascherano as head coach on Tuesday. Inter Miami noted that Mascherano

It takes a special set of circumstances for a sports superstar to choose their coach. But Lionel Messi is a special case

The former Barcelona and Argentina teammates have reunited, with Inter Miami announcing Tuesday that Mascherano’s hiring as the club’s new coach is complete. The sides struck a deal late last week for Mascherano to replace Gerardo “Tata” Martino, who stepped aside for personal reasons.

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.