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With Messi's backing, Inter Miami hired inexperienced Mascherano. Will it backfire?
Inter Miami's 2024 season ended with playoff elimination, but optimism was high after winning the Supporters' Shield and extending contracts for Messi and Suárez. Head coach Tata Martino's sudden resignation led to Javier Mascherano's appointment as the new coach, chosen for his previous discussions with the club's co-owner and his connection with Messi. Mascherano's quick hiring process included input from Messi, marking the first time the superstar has been explicitly involved in front office decisions....
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