Javier Mascherano has resigned as Inter Miami manager, the club announced, bringing an abrupt end to a tenure that culminated in the franchise's first MLS Cup title. His entire coaching staff will leave alongside him.
Mascherano cited personal reasons for the decision, according to the Guardian, which first reported the departure. The timing is notable: Inter Miami have struggled for form in the early weeks of the 2026 season, though it is not clear whether that contributed to his decision to go.
The Argentine managed one full season with the club, guiding them to MLS Cup glory — a result that represented the most significant piece of silverware in Inter Miami's short history. That achievement will define his time in South Florida, whatever the circumstances of his exit.
Inter Miami built their identity around Lionel Messi following his arrival from Paris Saint-Germain, and Mascherano's appointment brought a figure closely associated with that era of Argentine football into the dugout. The two played together extensively at international level, and Mascherano's presence was widely seen as part of the broader project around Messi at the club. Whether Messi's own future at the club is affected by the managerial change remains to be seen.
Inter Miami must now identify a replacement quickly, with the 2026 season already under way and the club finding their early results difficult. The departure of the full coaching staff compounds the challenge, leaving the club to rebuild their technical structure mid-campaign. No successor has been announced.