Inter Miami head coach Javier Mascherano admitted that he does not intend to ruin his relationship with the star striker of the American club Lionel Messi.
Javier Mascherano and Lionel Messi
— I told all the players that I’m not going to go into the locker room and pretend that Lionel and I aren’t friends. I told Masi, Lionel, and the other players that I’m not going to risk the relationships I have built over the years. I’m not that kind of person. Life goes on beyond the field, — said Javier Mascherano.
It should be noted that Javier Mascherano replaced Gerardo Martino as head coach of Inter Miami.