History of Javier Mascherano in Timeline
Javier Mascherano is an Argentine football manager and former player, currently coaching Inter Miami. As a player, he excelled as a centre-back and defensive midfielder, achieving recognition as one of the best in his generation. He notably played for Liverpool, Barcelona, and the Argentina national team. His career is marked by exceptional defensive skills and midfield control.
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June 1984: Javier Mascherano's Birth
On June 8, 1984, Javier Alejandro Mascherano was born. He would go on to become a prominent Argentine football manager and former player, known for his roles as a centre-back or defensive midfielder.
June 2003: Toulon Tournament
In June 2003, Mascherano participated in the Toulon Tournament, where he was recognized as the competition's best player. Argentina's under-20s finished 3rd.
2003: River Plate Debut
In 2003, Javier Mascherano began his professional career at River Plate.
2003: Argentina National Team Debut
In 2003, Javier Mascherano made his debut for the Argentina national team.
2003: Argentine Primera División Title with River Plate
In 2003, Javier Mascherano secured his first major title with River Plate, winning the Argentine Primera División.
2004: River Plate's Season and Copa Libertadores Semi-Final Loss
In 2004, River Plate had a mixed season, finishing third in the Apertura Championship and tenth in the Clausura. They also lost in the Copa Libertadores semi-final to São Paulo.
2004: Copa Libertadores Semi-Final
In 2004, River Plate, with Mascherano, reached the semi-final of the Copa Libertadores but lost on penalties to Boca Juniors.
September 2005: Foot Fracture and Série A Title with Corinthians
In September 2005, after playing nine games for Corinthians, Mascherano fractured his left foot, causing him to miss the end of the season. Despite his injury, Corinthians won the Série A title.
2005: Move to Corinthians and Série A Title
In 2005, Mascherano moved to Brazilian side Corinthians and won the Brazilian Série A that same year.
March 2006: Return from Injury
On March 5, 2006, Mascherano returned to action after being out for six months due to a foot injury.
2006: Transfer to West Ham United
Hours before the summer transfer window closed in 2006, Mascherano joined West Ham United alongside Carlos Tevez.
2006: Transfer Rumors and Move to West Ham
Throughout the summer of 2006, Mascherano was linked with top European clubs but instead joined West Ham United. The transfer was surrounded by rumors regarding Media Sports Investment's involvement and ownership of the players.
January 2007: FIFA Approval and Premier League Review
On January 31, 2007, FIFA approved Liverpool's request to loan Mascherano. However, the Premier League delayed announcing whether it would allow Mascherano to play for Liverpool, pending a review of the proposed arrangements.
February 2007: Debut for Liverpool
In February 2007, Mascherano debuted for Liverpool against Sheffield United. He was praised by manager Rafael Benítez and captain Steven Gerrard. Teammates were impressed by his maturity.
February 2007: Mascherano added to Champions League squad
On February 10, 2007, Liverpool added Mascherano to their UEFA Champions League squad, assigning him the number 20 shirt. By February 20, 2007, the Premier League accepted Liverpool's request, officially making Mascherano's move to Liverpool official.
July 2007: Goals in Copa América
In July 2007, during the 2007 Copa América, Mascherano scored his first two goals for the senior Argentina team. On July 5, he scored against Paraguay, and on July 8, he scored against Peru. Argentina reached the final but lost to Brazil. Mascherano was widely selected as the best Argentine player.
2007: Loan to Liverpool
At the beginning of 2007, Mascherano was loaned out to Liverpool, marking his move to the Premier League.
2007: Copa América Runner-Up
In 2007, Mascherano finished as runner-up with Argentina at the Copa América tournament.
February 2008: Permanent Contract with Liverpool
On February 29, 2008, Mascherano signed a four-year permanent contract with Liverpool, ending his association with Media Sports Investments.
March 2008: First Premier League Goal
On March 15, 2008, Mascherano scored his first Premier League and Liverpool goal with a 20-yard strike against Reading.
March 2008: Red Card and Suspension Increased
On March 23, 2008, in a game against Manchester United, Mascherano was sent off and his suspension was increased to three games for improper conduct, plus a £15,000 fine. He demanded that the fine be paid to a charity.
June 2008: First Red Card for Argentina
On June 8, 2008, Mascherano received his first red card for the national team after getting two yellow cards in a match against the United States. The match concluded with a 0-0 draw.
September 2008: Victory Against Manchester United
On September 13, 2008, Mascherano played a role in Liverpool's 2–1 win over Manchester United at Anfield, recovering from an earlier mistake to contribute to Liverpool's victory.
November 2008: Maradona appoints Mascherano as Captain
In November 2008, shortly after becoming the head coach of Argentina, Diego Maradona announced that he wanted Mascherano to be the team's captain.
2008: Olympic Gold Medal
In 2008, Mascherano was selected to represent Argentina under-23 squad at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing. Argentina won the tournament, making Mascherano the first Argentine sportsman ever to win two Olympic gold medals.
November 2009: Claiming First Goal
On November 29, 2009, Mascherano claimed the first goal in the 2–0 win against Everton at Goodison Park, officially counted as an own goal.
December 2009: Red Card and Suspension
In December 2009, during a match against Portsmouth, Mascherano was sent off for a bad foul, resulting in a four-match suspension due to it being his second red card of the season.
July 2010: Request to Leave Liverpool
On July 27, 2010, Mascherano informed Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson of his desire to leave the club.
August 2010: Agreement with Barcelona
On August 28, 2010, Mascherano agreed terms on a four-year contract with Barcelona for €24 million. On August 30, 2010, Mascherano passed his medical to complete his transfer.
2010: World Cup
In 2010, Mascherano was appointed the new Argentina captain on 10 November, replacing Javier Zanetti. At the 2010 World Cup, Argentina was captained by Messi, who became Argentina's youngest World Cup captain and reached the quarter-finals where they were again eliminated by Germany, 4–0. He only missed the last match of the group stage against Greece.
May 2011: Champions League Final Win
In May 2011, Mascherano started in the 2011 Champions League final against Manchester United, which Barcelona won 3–1. Mascherano dedicated the win to Liverpool fans.
August 2011: Replaced as Captain
In August 2011, Mascherano was replaced as Argentina captain by Lionel Messi, who was appointed to the role by new manager Alejandro Sabella. Mascherano became vice-captain in the national squad.
2011: Champions League Win and Message to Liverpool Fans
After winning the 2011 Champions League final with Barcelona against Manchester United, Mascherano dedicated the win to Liverpool fans.
2011: Captain of Argentina
From 2008 until 2011, Mascherano served as the captain of Argentina's national team.
July 2012: Contract Extension with Barcelona
In July 2012, Mascherano signed a contract extension with Barcelona, securing his place with the club until 2016. The buyout clause was set at €100 million.
June 2014: Contract Extension Until 2018
In June 2014, Mascherano signed another contract extension, committing to the Catalan club until 2018 while maintaining his buyout clause at €100 million.
2014: FIFA World Cup Final
In 2014, Mascherano and Argentina reached the FIFA World Cup final.
June 2015: Champions League Title with Barcelona
On June 6, 2015, Mascherano started in the 2015 Champions League final, contributing to Barcelona's 3–1 victory over Juventus. This win secured Barcelona's fifth Champions League title and made them the first club to win the treble twice.
October 2015: Admission of Fraud
In October 2015, Mascherano admitted to two counts of fraud totaling just over €1.5 million for failing to declare earnings in 2011 and 2012.
2015: Copa América Runner-Up
In 2015, Mascherano finished as runner-up with Argentina at the Copa América tournament.
2015: Named 4th Captain of Barcelona
In 2015, following Xavi's departure, Mascherano was appointed as the 4th captain of Barcelona for the 2015–16 season, ranking behind Andrés Iniesta, Lionel Messi, and Sergio Busquets.
January 2016: Sentenced for Tax Evasion
In January 2016, Mascherano appeared in court in an attempt to avoid imprisonment for tax evasion offences, and was fined €800,000. He was sentenced to one year in prison for evasion of tax payments, but the sentence was suspended.
July 2016: New Contract with Barcelona
On July 27, 2016, Mascherano signed a new contract with Barcelona, ensuring he would remain at the club until 2019.
2016: Copa América Runner-Up
In 2016, Mascherano finished as runner-up with Argentina at the Copa América tournament.
January 2018: Departure from Barcelona
On January 23, 2018, Barcelona announced that Mascherano would be leaving the club after seven and a half seasons.
January 2018: Signing with Hebei China Fortune
On January 24, 2018, Mascherano signed with Chinese Super League side Hebei China Fortune for €5.5 million; the move was effective two days later.
May 2018: Named to World Cup Squad
In May 2018, Mascherano was selected for Argentina's squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.
June 2018: Most Capped Player for Argentina
In June 2018, Mascherano earned his 144th cap in Argentina's opening match at the World Cup, making him the sole most capped player in the country's history.
June 2018: Retirement from International Football
On June 30, 2018, following Argentina's elimination from the World Cup, Mascherano announced his retirement from international football. He played 147 caps and scored 3 goals for Argentina.
2018: Retirement from National Team
In 2018, Javier Mascherano retired from the Argentina national team, having made 147 appearances.
November 2019: Joining Estudiantes
On November 23, 2019, it was announced that Mascherano would join Argentine club Estudiantes in January 2020 on a free transfer.
January 2020: Debut for Estudiantes
In January 2020, on January 25th, Mascherano made his official debut for Estudiantes in a league match against San Lorenzo, which ended in a 1–1 draw.
November 2020: Retirement Announcement
On November 15, 2020, Mascherano announced his retirement from professional football.
2020: Retirement
In 2020, Javier Mascherano ended his career after playing for Hebei China Fortune and Estudiantes.
December 2021: Named Manager of Argentina U-20 Team
In December 2021, Mascherano was named manager of the Argentina under-20 team.
2022: Beginnings as a Manager
In 2022, Mascherano started his managerial career with the Argentina under-20 and under-23 teams.
November 2024: Appointed Inter Miami Head Coach
On 26 November 2024, Major League Soccer side Inter Miami appointed Mascherano as their new head coach, on a contract lasting until the end of 2027.
2024: Led Argentina U-23 at Summer Olympics
In 2024, Mascherano led the Argentina under-23 team at the Summer Olympics, where they were eliminated in the quarterfinals.
February 2025: Debut as Inter Miami Coach
In February 2025, Mascherano's debut as Inter Miami coach on 19 February resulted in a 1–0 win away to Sporting Kansas City in the CONCACAF Champions Cup first round with a goal by Messi; Mascherano criticised the "inhumane" decision to play the game in temperatures below -20 degrees Celsius in the midwestern city.
2025: MLS Cup Win with Inter Miami
In 2025, Mascherano won the MLS Cup with Inter Miami.
April 2026: Resignation from Inter Miami
On April 14, 2026, Mascherano resigned as Inter Miami's head coach, citing personal reasons.
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