Inter Miami co-owner David Beckham has spoken about the unexpected resignation of head coach Javier Mascherano, who left the club just seven games into the 2026 Major League Soccer (MLS) season. Mascherano, who cited personal reasons for his departure, had previously guided the team to its first MLS Cup victory in 2025. Beckham acknowledged the challenges of team ownership, stating, "With Javier leaving us two days ago, that's a difficult one as, obviously, he came off the back of last season by winning our first championship." Following Mascherano's exit, Guillermo Hoyos, the sporting director, has taken on the interim coaching role while the club begins the search for a new head coach. Beckham emphasized the need for the club to move forward and find a suitable replacement, indicating that the organization respects Mascherano's decision. The abrupt departure has led to a restructuring within the team's hierarchy, with chief soccer officer Alberto Marrero stepping up to fill the sporting director position. Former Barcelona midfielder Xavi Hernandez has emerged as a potential candidate for the head coach role.