Inter Miami coach Javier Mascherano said Friday that Lionel Messi, who sealed his team’s victory with a brace last matchday, is “a unique player” and highlighted how lucky he is to have experienced, first as a player and now as a coach, many of his goals.
“I’ve been lucky enough to see most or many of the goals he’s scored. That’s a privilege (…) The numbers are crazy, Leo is a unique player,” said the Argentine coach at the press conference ahead of this Saturday’s match against D.C. United. United.
Javier Mascherano surrenders to Messi after his brace
“I’m a luxury spectator,” Mascherano summed up about witnessing Lionel Messi’s talent first-hand.
Messi’s brace sealed the comeback for the Herons on Sunday, March 1 in the regional derby against Orlando City.
From 2-0 at halftime, it was 2-4 for Inter Miami.
For the match against D.C. United, Inter Miami traveled early to the U.S. capital, as they were invited by U.S. President Donald Trump for a reception at the White House as reigning Major League Soccer (MLS) champions.
Clarifies the protocol reason for the visit to the White House.
I'm a privileged spectator
Javier Mascherano
In this regard, Javier Mascherano emphasized that the visit, which took place yesterday, responded to protocol issues in the United States.
Where it is customary for champion professional and university teams to be received by the president.
“We came and fulfilled a protocol (…) It is something that had already been arranged a long time ago,” said the technician.
He added that the team’s interaction with Donald Trump was limited to “what was seen on TV, there wasn’t much more than that.”
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