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Javier Mascherano, Lionel Messi's Inter Miami coach, suddenly resigns
TL;DR
Javier Mascherano has resigned as coach of Inter Miami CF for personal reasons, leaving Lionel Messi without a coach. He expressed gratitude to fans and the organization in his statement.
Lionel Messi will have a new coach with Inter Miami CF.
The Major League Soccer club announced on Tuesday, April 14 that coach Javier Mascherano informed team officials he is stepping down from his position for "personal reasons." He did not elaborate in a statement thanking fans and the organization.
"I will always carry with me the memory of our first star, and wherever I am, I will continue to wish the club all the best moving forward," Mascherano said. "I have no doubt that the club will continue to achieve success in the future."
March 22: San Diego FC's Marcus Ingvartsen celebrates after scoring a goal against Real Salt Lake at Snapdragon Stadium. San Diego FC and RSL played to a 2-2 draw.
March 21: St. Louis City's Simon Becher (11) tackles the ball away from the New England Revolutio'ns Matt Polster at Energizer Park. St. Louis City won the match, 3-1.
March 21: Orlando City goalkeeper Maxime Crapeau (71) blocks the header by Nashville SC's Sam Surridge during the first half at Geodis Park. Nashville SC won the match, 5-0.
March 21: Toronto FC goalkeeper Luka Gavran makes a play on the ball in front of Columbus Crew forward Jamal Thiaré (during the second half at BMO Field. TFC won the match, 2-1.
March 15: The Vancouver Whitecaps' Mathías Laborda (2) scores against the Minnesota United en route to a 6-0 rout of Minnesota at BC Place.
March 14: San Diego FC's Jeppe Tverskov (6) heads the ball during the second half against FC Dallas at Toyota Stadium. The game ended in a 3-3 tie.
March 7: A tifo is seen before the game between the Chicago Fire and Columbus Crew at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field. The game ended in a 0-0 draw.
March 1: Inter Miami's German Berterame controls the ball against Orlando City during the second half at Inter&Co Stadium. Inter Miami won the game, 4-2.
Feb. 28: Los Angeles FC's Denis Bouanga and the Houston Dynamo's Antonio Carlos (left) compete for possession during the first half at Shell Energy Stadium. LAFC won the match, 2-0.
Feb. 28: The Chicago Fire's Jonathan Dean (24) and CF Montrea's Hennadii Synchuk battle for control of the ball during the second half at Soldier Field. Chicago won the match, 3-0.
Feb. 22: The Seattle Sounders' Paul Rothrock celebrates after scoring a goal against the Colorado Rapids at Lumen Field. Seattle won the match, 2-0.
Feb. 21: FC Cincinnati's Gerardo Valenzuela (center) has his shot blocked by Atlanta United's Elias Baez(left) during the first half at TQL Stadium. FC Cincinnati won the match, 2-0.
Feb. 21: Vancouver Whitecaps goalkeeper Yohei Takaoka (1) reaches for the ball against Real Salt Lake during the second half at BC Place. Vancouver won the match, 1-0.
Feb. 21: Fans watch during the national anthem before the game between Los Angeles FC and Inter Miami CF at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. LAFC won the game, 3-0, knocking off the defending MLS champs.
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March 22: San Diego FC's Marcus Ingvartsen celebrates after scoring a goal against Real Salt Lake at Snapdragon Stadium. San Diego FC and RSL played to a 2-2 draw.
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MLS action, goals, scenes and drama from 2026 season
March 22: San Diego FC's Marcus Ingvartsen celebrates after scoring a goal against Real Salt Lake at Snapdragon Stadium. San Diego FC and RSL played to a 2-2 draw.
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MLS action, goals, scenes and drama from 2026 season
March 21: St. Louis City's Simon Becher (11) tackles the ball away from the New England Revolutio'ns Matt Polster at Energizer Park. St. Louis City won the match, 3-1.
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March 21: Orlando City goalkeeper Maxime Crapeau (71) blocks the header by Nashville SC's Sam Surridge during the first half at Geodis Park. Nashville SC won the match, 5-0.
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MLS action, goals, scenes and drama from 2026 season
March 21: Toronto FC goalkeeper Luka Gavran makes a play on the ball in front of Columbus Crew forward Jamal Thiaré (during the second half at BMO Field. TFC won the match, 2-1.
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MLS action, goals, scenes and drama from 2026 season
March 15: The Vancouver Whitecaps' Mathías Laborda (2) scores against the Minnesota United en route to a 6-0 rout of Minnesota at BC Place.
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MLS action, goals, scenes and drama from 2026 season
March 14: San Diego FC's Jeppe Tverskov (6) heads the ball during the second half against FC Dallas at Toyota Stadium. The game ended in a 3-3 tie.
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MLS action, goals, scenes and drama from 2026 season
March 7: A tifo is seen before the game between the Chicago Fire and Columbus Crew at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field. The game ended in a 0-0 draw.
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MLS action, goals, scenes and drama from 2026 season
March 1: Inter Miami's German Berterame controls the ball against Orlando City during the second half at Inter&Co Stadium. Inter Miami won the game, 4-2.
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MLS action, goals, scenes and drama from 2026 season
Feb. 28: Los Angeles FC's Denis Bouanga and the Houston Dynamo's Antonio Carlos (left) compete for possession during the first half at Shell Energy Stadium. LAFC won the match, 2-0.
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MLS action, goals, scenes and drama from 2026 season
Feb. 28: The Chicago Fire's Jonathan Dean (24) and CF Montrea's Hennadii Synchuk battle for control of the ball during the second half at Soldier Field. Chicago won the match, 3-0.
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MLS action, goals, scenes and drama from 2026 season
Feb. 22: The Seattle Sounders' Paul Rothrock celebrates after scoring a goal against the Colorado Rapids at Lumen Field. Seattle won the match, 2-0.
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MLS action, goals, scenes and drama from 2026 season
Feb. 21: FC Cincinnati's Gerardo Valenzuela (center) has his shot blocked by Atlanta United's Elias Baez(left) during the first half at TQL Stadium. FC Cincinnati won the match, 2-0.
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Feb. 21: Vancouver Whitecaps goalkeeper Yohei Takaoka (1) reaches for the ball against Real Salt Lake during the second half at BC Place. Vancouver won the match, 1-0.
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Feb. 21: Fans watch during the national anthem before the game between Los Angeles FC and Inter Miami CF at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. LAFC won the game, 3-0, knocking off the defending MLS champs.
Inter Miami won MLS Cup for the first time in Mascherano's lone full season as coach, lifting the trophy in 2025.
The Herons are off to a more difficult start in 2026, going 3W-3D-1L in league play and losing to Nashville SC in the Concacaf Champions Cup.
Inter Miami said Guillermo Hoyos will take over as the team's interim coach with three matches on the schedule over the next 10 days.
“Javier will forever be part of this club’s history and will always hold a special place in the Inter Miami CF family," Inter Miami owner Jorge Mas said in a statement. "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."
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Javier Mascherano steps down as Inter Miami coach in stunning MLS move
Q&A
Why did Javier Mascherano resign as Inter Miami coach?
Javier Mascherano resigned for personal reasons, though he did not provide further details.
What impact will Mascherano's resignation have on Lionel Messi at Inter Miami?
Lionel Messi will need to adjust to a new coaching style and strategy as the team searches for a replacement.
When did Javier Mascherano announce his resignation from Inter Miami?
Mascherano announced his resignation on Tuesday, April 14.
What did Mascherano say in his resignation statement?
Mascherano thanked fans and the organization, stating he would always carry the memory of their first star and wishes the club success in the future.
