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Mascherano physically approaches referee in Leagues Cup, advocates for reforms in the tournament

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Referee under physical approach by Javier Mascherano; Mascherano advocates for reforms within the Leagues Cup competition

Mascherano physically approaches referee in Leagues Cup, advocates for reforms in the tournament

Inter Miami Coach Javier Mascherano Criticizes Leagues Cup Officiating and Referees

In a heated press conference following Inter Miami's 2-2 draw against Mexican side Necaxa in the Leagues Cup, coach Javier Mascherano expressed his discontent with the officiating and the use of national referees in the tournament.

Mascherano, who has never experienced such a situation in any competition he has participated in as a player or coach before, criticized Mexican referee Daniel Quintero for poor decisions and inadequate use of VAR technology. He blamed Quintero for not reviewing VAR decisions that harmed Inter Miami in the match against Necaxa.

The Inter Miami coach is particularly concerned about the use of national referees in such matches, arguing that it creates a conflict of interest and leads to unfair officiating. He believes that in international club competitions, referees should ideally be neutral and not from the same nationality as any of the competing teams to avoid perceived or real bias.

Mascherano's comments suggest dissatisfaction with the officiating in the Inter Miami vs Necaxa match and could potentially escalate tensions between teams and organizations in the Leagues Cup. His criticism of using national referees in the tournament comes after his earlier criticism of Quintero in a press conference.

Despite the potential for fines for his negative comments about the tournament, Mascherano continued his criticism, expressing concern about the possibility of referee bias in the Leagues Cup due to referees being from the same nationality as the teams playing.

The Leagues Cup match between Inter Miami and Necaxa was the second match of the first phase. The draw denied Inter Miami the opportunity for three points, leaving them with one point from their opening two matches.

[1] Mascherano blames Quintero for not reviewing VAR decisions that harmed Inter Miami. [2] Mascherano believes that the officiating in the Inter Miami vs Necaxa match may have affected the outcome of the match and potential qualification. [3] Mascherano's comments could potentially escalate tensions between teams and organizations in the Leagues Cup. [4] Javier Mascherano is criticizing the use of national referees, specifically Mexican referees, in Leagues Cup matches involving Inter Miami. [5] Mascherano's argument centers on the principle that in international club competitions, referees should ideally be neutral and not from the same nationality as any of the competing teams to avoid perceived or real bias.

[1] Javier Mascherano, the Inter Miami coach, has expressed concerns about the officiating in European-leagues, particularly the Premier League, as he believes that the use of national referees can lead to conflicts of interest and bias.

[2] After the 2-2 draw against Necaxa in the Leagues Cup, Mascherano criticized the tournament's officiating and called out Mexican referee Daniel Quintero for not adequately using VAR technology and making decisions that harmed Inter Miami. He believes these decisions may have affected the outcome of the match and potential qualification.

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