Inter Miami co-owner Jorge Mas said on Friday that he expects captain Lionel Messi to stay at the club through 2026 and that he sought the Argentine’s input regarding the search for a new head coach.

Just three days after Gerardo 'Tata' Martino stepped down as Inter Miami head coach, the club is ready to name Javier Mascherano as his successor.

Head coach Gerardo Martino has stepped down from his role with MLS club Inter Miami "due to personal reasons", the club has confirmed.The 62-year-old took charge of the club in June 2023 and leaves despite still having a year to run on his contract.