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5.01.2026
Javier Mascherano calls Lionel Messi an asset for Inter Miami. On April 10, the team from Florida will play against Los Angeles in the return match of the 1/4 finals of the CONCACAF Champions Cup. In the first game, Inter Miami lost 0:1.
Matches like this are made for great players like Messi. I think for any player to be involved in the matches to get to the next stage is something special, you know everyone will be in tune with the game and I think that`s the best part of the sport. This is the essence of the profession. But knowing Messi, that`s what motivates him.
It`s very difficult to be number one on a team. I never was. After all, we are talking about the greatest player in the history of the sport, and I would be lying if I pretended I could describe how he prepares for this match. I was never close to his level.
I think he, as a leader on the field as he always has, will be willing to do whatever he can to help his team succeed. So in this sense we have a big advantage, ” said the head coach of Inter Miami.
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Mascherano on Messi: The greatest player in the history of football. I`ve never been close to his level
5.01.2026
Javier Mascherano calls Lionel Messi an asset for Inter Miami. On April 10, the team from Florida will play against Los Angeles in the return match of the 1/4 finals of the CONCACAF Champions Cup. In the first game, Inter Miami lost 0:1.
Matches like this are made for great players like Messi. I think for any player to be involved in the matches to get to the next stage is something special, you know everyone will be in tune with the game and I think that`s the best part of the sport. This is the essence of the profession. But knowing Messi, that`s what motivates him.
It`s very difficult to be number one on a team. I never was. After all, we are talking about the greatest player in the history of the sport, and I would be lying if I pretended I could describe how he prepares for this match. I was never close to his level.
I think he, as a leader on the field as he always has, will be willing to do whatever he can to help his team succeed. So in this sense we have a big advantage, ” said the head coach of Inter Miami.
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