It takes a special set of circumstances for a sports superstar to choose their coach. But Lionel Messi is a special case

When Tata Martino stepped down as Inter Miami’s head coach, all eyes immediately turned to Lionel Messi. The big question? Who would take over and keep the soccer icon

Mascherano's hire as Inter Miami head coach only strengthens the notion that this is a club tailor-made for Lionel Messi to shine at

Lionel Messi-led MLS club Inter Miami officially announced the hiring of Javier Mascherano as head coach on Tuesday. Inter Miami noted that Mascherano

The former Barcelona and Argentina teammates have reunited, with Inter Miami announcing Tuesday that Mascherano’s hiring as the club’s new coach is complete. The sides struck a deal late last week for Mascherano to replace Gerardo “Tata” Martino, who stepped aside for personal reasons.

"Throughout his career as one of the world's best players and as an experienced coach, Javier has always demonstrated what makes him great — relentless determination with the knowledge, instincts and understanding to back it up," Inter Miami co-owner David Beckham said. "We're very excited to welcome him to lead our team."

As things stand, 2025 will be Lionel Messi’s final year as a professional footballer, although there are plenty of chances for him to also continue playing in 2026 as he is currently scheduled to

Inter Miami, the MLS club that has already made waves with the signing of Lionel Messi, could be set for another major coup. Reports suggest that Colombian midfielder James Rodríguez is being considered as a possible teammate for the Argentine superstar.