Inter Miami’s Coach, Mascherano Admits Discomfort Discussing Lionel Messi After Miami’s Comeback Win
Inter Miami’s Coach, Mascherano Admits Discomfort Discussing Lionel Messi After Miami’s Comeback Win
Inter Miami head coach Javier Mascherano expressed his discomfort in discussing Lionel Messi, emphasizing the depth of their long-standing friendship. The two have played together for Argentina and Barcelona over the years.
In a thrilling match on Wednesday, Messi played a pivotal role in Inter Miami’s comeback victory against LAFC in the Concacaf Champions Cup quarter-finals. After trailing 1-0 from the first leg, Miami fought back to secure a 3-1 win, with Messi netting the crucial penalty goal that turned the tide after LAFC initially took the lead.
Post-match, Mascherano praised Messi, stating, “Messi is the soul of this team. Sometimes I find it uncomfortable to talk about him because I’ve known him for 20 years and now my role is to support him in this phase of his career. He has achieved everything in football and is the greatest in history.”
