"Does Messi know?"' Director Mascherano suddenly packed up and "mystery voluntarily resigned"... The firefighter is Messi's old friend

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Javier Mascherano (42), manager of the U.S. Major League Soccer (MLS) Inter Miami, suddenly dropped the baton.

Inter Miami announced on its official website on the 15th (Korea Standard Time) that Mascherano will step down from his position as the head coach for personal reasons. This is a sudden decision that came while the team was cruising to third place in the MLS Eastern Conference with three wins, three draws and one loss (12 points) in seven league games this season.

Coach Mascherano said through the club, "I decided to step down for personal reasons. I thank all the club and its members for believing in me, he said goodbye, "I will forever cherish the star of the victory we achieved together and always wish Miami success."

Coach Mascherano, who took over in November 2024, left a clear mark for a short period of time. After reaching the top of the Eastern Conference last season, he achieved a "double" by winning the MLS Cup, which determines the East and West unified champions.

Not only his performance but also his control over the team was highly evaluated. Mascherano, who played with Lionel Messi when he was with Spain's Barcelona and Argentina's national team, showed excellent ability to lead not only Messi but also star players such as Luis Suarez, Busquets, and Jordi Alba.

The vacant head coach position will be temporarily taken over by Guillermo Oyos, the sports director, to lead the team. Coach Oyos also has a deep relationship with Messi. He recognized and coached Messi's talent, a promising player in Barcelona's youth team in the past.

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