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.
— 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.