Lionel Messi to be coached by ex-Barcelona teammate

Inter Miami to name Javier Mascherano, Lionel Messi’s former teammate, as new head coach
Former Argentina captain Javier Mascherano will be Inter Miami ’s next head coach, according to multiple sources. Mascherano replaces Gerardo ‘Tata’ Martino, 61, who resigned officially on Friday due to personal reasons. This will be Mascherano’s first professional managerial position.
When will Inter Miami officially announce Javier Mascherano as Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez's new coach?
But as speculation about Inter Miami's new possible coach mounts, the official announcement remains under wraps, leaving fans and analysts eagerly awaiting confirmation.
Lionel Messi’s former teammate Javier Mascherano close to becoming Inter Miami coach, AP source says
Lionel Messi is on the cusp of reuniting with former Argentina national teammate Javier Mascherano with Inter Miami, this time as player and coach, a person with knowledge of the negotiations told The Associated Press.
Inter Miami expecting Lionel Messi to play in 2026, has asked for his input on new head coach
Inter Miami co-owner Jorge Mas said on Friday that he expects captain Lionel Messi to stay at the club through 2026 and that he sought the Argentine’s input regarding the search for a new head coach.
Inter Miami has next coach in place, owner hopes Lionel Messi will re-sign in 2026
The choice will be Javier Mascherano – the Argentina U-20 coach who played with Messi and Inter Miami stars Luis Suarez, Jordi Alba and Sergio Busquets with Barcelona. Several outlets in Argentina reported the news Friday, while Mas did not confirm or deny the reports during a press conference at Chase Stadium.
Inter Miami 'fully expect' Lionel Messi stay beyond 2025
Inter Miami co-owner Jorge Mas said Friday that he expects Lionel Messi will continue to form part of the team through the 2026 Major League Soccer season.
Inter Miami Owner Issues Strong Statement On Lionel Messi’s Future After Coaching Change
The concern at the moment is who his coach will be. Multiple outlets reported on Friday that Inter Miami have agreed on a deal with former Barcelona player and current Argentina youth manager Javier Mascherano. While it seems a natural fit, as Martino showed, success in MLS is not guaranteed.
Lionel Messi's ex-teammate Javier Mascherano close to becoming Inter Miami coach
Javier Mascherano has reportedly agreed to be the next coach at Inter Miami, where he would reunite with former teammate Lionel Messi.
Lionel Messi to be coached by ex-Barcelona teammate as Inter Miami close to appointment
Inter Miami has decided its new head coach with former Barcelona ace Javier Mascherano set to reunite with fellow Argentine Lionel Messi in the MLS
Lionel Messi's ex-Barcelona teammate to become new Inter Miami head coach
Javier Mascherano has agreed to become Inter Miami’s new head coach, according to reports. The MLS side, who are captained by Lionel Messi, have been searching for a new manager after Gerardo ‘Tata’ Martino resigned as the head coach earlier this week.
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