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Cristian González appointed coach of Inter Miami following Mascherano's departure

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 7:48 AM

Last updated Aug 28, 2026

Cristian González appointed coach of Inter Miami following Mascherano's departure

Summary

Cristian González has been named the new head coach of Inter Miami, replacing Javier Mascherano, who resigned in April. The club is currently second in the Eastern Conference but has struggled, failing to win in their last five competitive matches. Guillermo Hoyos, interim coach, was recently suspended for one match due to late arrivals to games. González, most recently with Club Atlético Platense, will lead the team in their upcoming match against Montreal. Lionel Messi, who has a contract with the club until 2028, will work under González as they aim for success in Major League Soccer.

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By the Numbers

•Cristian González succeeds Javier Mascherano as head coach of Inter Miami.
•Miami has not won in five competitive matches, last winning July 25.
•Interim coach Guillermo Hoyos received a one-match ban.
•González was previously at Club Atlético Platense.
•Inter Miami is second in the Eastern Conference, facing Montreal next.

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7:48 AMYahoo Sports — Messi handed another Argentinian as coach at Inter Miami

What they're saying

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Lionel Messi's new coach at Inter Miami will again be a fellow Argentinian. Former Argentina international Cristian González, known as "Kily," is to succeed Javier Mascherano, who stepped down in April, the club said late on Thursday.
— Yahoo Sports

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