Javier Mascherano walks away from David Beckham's Inter Miami despite title win
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SportFootballJavier MascheranoFormer Liverpool and Barcelona star Javier Mascherano helped Inter Miami to MLS Cup last season but the Argentine has decided to end his spell at the club after less than 18 monthsJavier Mascherano has quit MLS side Inter Miami due to personal reasons, the club has announced. The Argentine was appointed by the MLS side back in November 2024 and helped the club to the league title last season.Assisted by David Beckham's ownership - as well as Lionel Messi’s stunning form - Mascherano led Miami to their first ever MLS Cup.
They beat Vancouver Whitecaps in the final but just over four months after that game, the 41-year-old has decided to depart.In a statement released on the club’s website, Mascherano said: “I want to let everyone know that, for personal reasons, I have decided to end my tenure as head coach of Inter Miami CF.“First and foremost, I would like to thank the Club for the trust they placed in me, every employee who is part of the organization for the collective effort, but especially the players, who made it possible for us to experience unforgettable moments.READ MORE: FIFA to ask Donald Trump to freeze ICE raids at World Cup as discussions come to lightREAD MORE: England fans face sevenfold New York price increase in latest World Cup rip offJOIN US ON FACEBOOK! Sending you all a big hug, and thank you for everything.”On Mascherano’s decision to leave, Inter Miami managing owner Jorge Mas said: “Javier will forever be part of this Club’s history and will always hold a special place in the Inter Miami CF family.“Not only for being a key part of unforgettable achievements, such as winning the MLS Cup and the team’s historic performance at the Club World Cup, but also for the example he set through his dedication and daily work leading the team.“We respect his decision and are deeply grateful for everything he contributed, wishing him nothing but the very best in his professional and personal future.”Mascherano leaves the club sitting third in the Eastern Conference after seven games of the season, having won three of those.
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