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

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.

Gerardo Martino has reportedly left Inter Miami following the club's elimination from the MLS Cup.
It has been reported that Gerardo Martino, Lionel Messi’s coach at Inter Miami, has left the club. Photo: AFP.
Source: UGC

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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Reactions to the post:

Here are some of the responses from netizens.

@CrewsMat10:

“You’re thinking EXACTLY what I’m thinking, right?”

@MessiTribute:

“He was fired by Beckham because he failed. His tactics and game management are terrible.”

@_CFCLegion:

“So Messi finally kicked him out.”

@ChandlerBing_12:

“Messi is costing another manager his job, if it had been Ronaldo this would have been reported.”

@GanaYesu_:

“Ten Hag is available for free.”

ESPN It also states that Martino will address the media at a farewell press conference on Friday, November 22, along with team co-owner Jorge Mas and head of football operations Raúl Sanllehi.

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.

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Under Martino’s leadership, Miami’s offensive prowess was unparalleled. In the campaign, the team set an MLS record with 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 2nd place. round of 16.

How much will Inter Miami miss him?

Before, News in brief reported this Inter Miami collapsed In the first round of the 2024 MLS Cup after a great performance by Atlanta United. The result was unexpected, especially considering Inter Miami’s impressive regular season form heading into the play-offs.

News in brief A breakdown of Lionel Messi’s post-season prize money in the different play-off stages.

Source: YEN.com.gh