Reports: Javier Mascherano to become Inter Miami's new coach

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Inter Miami is on the verge of hiring Javier Mascherano as its new coach, according to multiple reports on Saturday.

Mascherano, 40, is a former teammate of Miami star Lionel Messi. The two were teammates at FC Barcelona from 2010-18.

Inter Miami's job came open Friday when Gerardo "Tata" Martino resigned due to personal reasons.

Inter Miami co-owner Jorge Mas told reporters on