Big Blow to Lionel Messi When Inter Miami Coach Reportedly Left the Club Due to ‘Personal Reasons’

• Lionel Messi’s coach at Inter Miami, Gerardo Martino, has reportedly resigned following the club’s exit from the MLS Cup.
• In just over a year and a half, Martino has led Miami to the 2023 Leagues Cup trophy and the 2024 Supporters’ Shield.
• The former FC Barcelona coach also broke the league record for the most points scored in a single season in the 2024 season.

Lionel Messi Inter Miami face a challenging period as they prepare for a significant transition following their shock elimination from the 2024 MLS Cup play-offs.

Adding to the disappointment of their first round elimination against Atlanta United FC, head coach Gerardo ‘Tata’ Martino is also set to leave the club.

Inter Miami’s coach is preparing to leave the club

Reports: give me sports It reveals that Martino chose to resign, citing “personal reasons” for his departure.

The decision came shortly after the Herons exited the playoffs in a best-of-three series against the 9th seed.

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ESPN also Martino, co-owner Jorge Mas and football Head of operations Raúl Sanllehi will address the media at his farewell press conference on Friday, November 22.

Gerardo Martino’s performance at Inter Miami

Martino’s tenure InterMiamiThe season, which started in the summer of 2023, coincided with the arrival of Lionel Messi.

Together they made an immediate impact, winning the 2023 Leagues Cup, the club’s first trophy.

The Argentine tactician also guided the Herons to a record-breaking MLS points tally in the 2024 regular season and secured the prestigious Supporters’ Shield.

Under Martino’s leadership, Miami’s offensive prowess was unparalleled. In the campaign, the team scored an MLS-record 79 goals.

Despite their dominance in the regular season, the team floundered in major tournaments, losing to Monterrey in the quarter-finals of the Concacaf Champions Cup and being eliminated from the 2024 Leagues Cup in the last 16.

Messi’s reaction after MLS Cup exit

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Before, YEN.com.gh Lionel reported Messi’s reaction to Inter Miami’s unexpected exit From MLS Cup.

Despite entering the playoffs as strong favorites, Miami was eliminated in the opening round.

Always an athlete, Messi accepted the defeat with grace, highlighting the progress the team has made this season and expressing hope for brighter days ahead.

Source: YEN.com.gh