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Atlanta United has rehired Gerardo 'Tata' Martino as head coach on a two-year deal, returning him to the club where he previously led them to an MLS Cup victory in 2018. Martino, with extensive coaching experience including stints at FC Barcelona and national teams, aims to restore Atlanta's success after a challenging recent season.
Gerardo 'Tata' Martino has resigned as head coach of Inter Miami for personal reasons after leading the team to a record 74 points in the MLS regular season. Despite their success, Inter Miami was eliminated in the first round of the MLS Cup playoffs. Martino, who joined the club in June 2023, previously coached Mexico's national team and led Atlanta United to an MLS Cup title in 2018. A news conference is scheduled for Friday to address his departure.
Inter Miami head coach Tata Martino is leaving the team for personal reasons after a record-breaking 2024 season, where he led the team to a league-record 74 points and the Supporters' Shield. Despite a star-studded roster including Lionel Messi, the team exited the MLS Playoffs in the first round. Martino, who had a year left on his contract, is known for his leadership and tactical acumen. Potential replacements include Xavi Hernandez and Javier Mascherano. Martino's departure marks the end of a successful tenure that revitalized the team.
Inter Miami CF's playoff hopes came to an end with a 1-0 loss to FC Cincinnati, despite the return of Lionel Messi from injury. Miami dominated early on but faded down the stretch, reflecting their roller-coaster season. The team's struggles in the first half of the year led to changes, including the signing of Messi, but injuries and a congested schedule took a toll. The focus now shifts to the offseason, with potential changes and decisions to be made for next season.
Inter Miami's head coach Tata Martino has provided an update on Lionel Messi's availability for the upcoming match against Toronto FC. Messi and teammate Jordi Alba missed the previous game due to muscular fatigue, but they trained on Tuesday and will be assessed before the match. Martino emphasized the importance of managing the players' workload during a busy schedule, which includes the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup Final. Miami is also aiming to secure a spot in the MLS Cup Playoffs, currently sitting 14th in the Eastern Conference. Messi has been in impressive form, scoring 11 goals and providing eight assists in 11 games for Miami.
Inter Miami coach Tata Martino hints that Lionel Messi could be rested and may not start in the team's game against New York Red Bulls, despite tickets for his Major League Soccer debut costing over $20,000. Martino mentioned that Messi and other players are reaching a physical limit after a busy schedule, and they will evaluate how to approach the next few games. Messi has played eight matches in 33 days since his debut, scoring 10 goals but accumulating nearly 750 minutes of football.
Gerardo "Tata" Martino, former coach of Atlanta United, has been announced as the new head coach of Inter Miami CF. Martino, known for his successful tenure at Atlanta United, is excited to take on the challenge of turning around a struggling Inter Miami team. He aims to reach playoff positioning and potentially win the US Open Cup and Leagues Cup. Martino also revealed that he has had conversations with Lionel Messi and Sergio Busquets about joining Inter Miami. The arrival of Martino and the potential signings of Messi and Busquets bring hope and anticipation to the club.
New Inter Miami manager Gerardo "Tata" Martino emphasized that Lionel Messi and Sergio Busquets are not joining the team for a vacation but to compete and achieve success. Martino, who previously coached both players at Barcelona, stated that discussions with Miami began before the deals for Messi and Busquets were finalized. He believes that Messi's presence in MLS will contribute to the growth of soccer in the United States. Miami, currently in last place in the Eastern Conference, aims to revive their season with the help of Martino and their new signings. Messi's debut is expected to take place in late July.
Gerardo "Tata" Martino has been named as the head coach of Inter Miami CF. Martino, a highly respected coach with a wealth of experience, has previously managed clubs like FC Barcelona and Atlanta United, as well as national teams such as Argentina and Mexico. He joins Inter Miami with the goal of helping the club compete for titles and is expected to be joined by superstars Lionel Messi and Sergio Busquets. Inter Miami currently sits in last place in the Eastern Conference standings.
Talks between Inter Miami and Sergio Busquets are progressing, but no deal has been finalized yet. Miami hopes to sign Busquets to a contract of $1.65 million or less and thus won’t require using one of the club’s three designated player (DP) slots. Talks for Luis Suarez and Angel di Maria are much murkier, with Suarez under contract at Brazilian club Gremio through the 2024 season and Di Maria being a free agent. Talks between Inter Miami and former Argentina and Barcelona manager Tata Martino are progressing, but no deal has been finalized yet.
Inter Miami has fired head coach Phil Neville after a poor run of form, with the team currently last in the MLS Eastern Conference. Neville's record across 90 matches for the club stands at 35-13-42. Reports suggest that Tata Martino, a former manager at Atlanta United and Barcelona, is an early frontrunner for the job. Miami has progressed to the quarterfinals of the U.S. Open Cup, which will be managed by Javier Morales, who was announced as interim head coach.