Mascherano leaves Inter Miami role

Mascherano leaves Inter Miami roleImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Mascherano won the Champions League twice as a player with BarcelonaPublished11 minutes ago3 CommentsFormer Liverpool and Barcelona midfielder Javier Mascherano has stepped down as manager of MLS side Inter Miami.Mascherano, 41, took charge of the club in 2024 and guided them to their first MLS Cup win in 2025.He said, external: "I want to let everyone know that, for personal reasons, I have decided to end my tenure as head coach of Inter Miami CF."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."Mascherano played with current Miami stars Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez while with Barcelona and previously coached Argentina at the 2024 Olympics.Former Barcelona B coach Guillermo Hoyos, who was the sporting director at Miami, will take over as manager with immediate effect.Miami are third in the MLS Eastern Conference table after seven matches and drew 2-2 with New York Red Bulls last weekend.Related topicsMajor League SoccerFootballMore on this storyFollow your club with BBC SportPublished12 MarchListen to the latest Football Daily podcastAttributionSoundsGet football news sent straight to your phonePublished16 August 2025