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During a Leagues Cup quarter-final match between Inter Miami and Tigres at Chase Stadium, Inter Miami head coach Javier Mascherano was sent off just before halftime after reacting angrily to the referee extending added time beyond what was initially indicated. Despite his dismissal, Mascherano continued to influence the game by issuing tactical instructions over the phone to his assistant manager, Lucas Rodrigues Pagano, from the stands. This method of communication sparked controversy as it is banned in the Leagues Cup.

Inter Miami, missing injured star Lionel Messi, took an early lead with a penalty from Luis Suarez. After Mascherano’s sending off, he was seen intensely directing his team by phone around the 57th minute of the match. His unusual method of remote coaching appeared effective as Miami managed to hold on and ultimately advance to the semi-final, with Suarez scoring another decisive penalty following an equalizer by Angel Correa.

The incident gathered significant attention, with critics questioning the legality and ethics of Mascherano's actions during the game. The moment became widely discussed in sports media, highlighting a rare instance where a head coach, expelled from the sidelines, attempted to circumvent rules by communicating through his phone from the stands.




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