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Javier Mascherano is out as Inter Miamis coach, a stunning move that comes only four months after leading Lionel Messis club to the MLS Cup title. Mascherano, a former teammate of Messi at Barcelona and with Argentina's national team before reuniting with him as coach, is leaving for personal reasons, the team said. Mascherano's entire coaching staff has also left the club, though the team did not reveal any specifics as to why. In Mascherano's place as coach, at least in the short term, will be Guillermo Hoyos who is credited, at least on some level, with discovering Messi at Barcelona's academy and predicting that he could become an all-time great. Messi was 16 at the time, in the very earliest days of a career that would see him win eight Ballon d'Or trophies, the World Cup and four Champions League titles. Messi has referred to Hoyos in interviews over the years as his "futbol dad." Hoyos is Messi's coach now, though how long that'll be the case remains a bit unclear. He inherits a team that is 3-1-3 and third in Major League Soccer's Eastern Conference, but fell flat in the CONCACAF Champions Cup earlier this year a tournament that the team made several roster moves solely with contending for that trophy in mind. "I would like to thank the club for the trust they placed in me, every employee who is part of the organization for the collective effort, but especially the players, who made it possible for us to experience unforgettable moments," Mascherano said in remarks released by the team. The move comes not even two weeks after Inter Miami opened its new stadium near Miami International Airport. The club has tied both of its first two matches in the new facility. The team also said chief soccer officer Alberto Marrero is assuming the duties of sporting director going forward, meaning he will slide into the spot that Hoyos held until Tuesday. "Javier will forever be part of this clubs history. ... We respect his decision and are deeply grateful for everything he contributed," managing owner Jorge Mas said in comments released by the team. "Wishing him nothing but the very best in his professional and personal future." Reporting by The Associated Press

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Queer women and fans who love them were the clear winners at last nights WNBA draft at New Yorks Hudson Yards.The top 2 draft picks went to queer athletes Azzi Fudd and Olivia Miles, in that order, and one of the sports favorite love stories picked up steam. Fudd, a star guard for the UConn Huskies, was expected by many to grab the No. 1 spot ahead of the nights festivities and famous orange carpet. However, there was still plenty of fanfare when the Dallas Wings announced they were indeed picking up the high-scorer reuniting her with girlfriend and former teammate Paige Bueckers, who was the teams first-round pick in 2025. When asked about joining Bueckers in Dallas after the announcement, Fudd, stunning in a sequined Retrofte gown, told ESPN, Im excited to play again with Paige. Shes an incredible person, an incredible player. Its going to be a lot of fun.Fudd and Bueckers, known as Pazzi to their die-hard fans, confirmed their relationship last June, after sports enthusiasts speculating for years about their chemistry on and off the court. Since then, theyve been one of the most enviable couples in the athletic world, proudly wearing T-shirts with each others faces on them, celebrating their wins on social media, and starring in plenty of adorable photo ops despite being geographically separated for most of the year.At last nights ceremony, the pair once again made fans swoon by sneaking in special moments together before and after the nights main event. Bueckers proudly joined Fudd dawning her first gown of the evening, a silver Coach number on the orange carpet. When Fudd was called to the stage to accept her Dallas jersey, her soon-to-be teammate beamed with pride from the sidelines in a sporty Nike fit.But Fudd and Bueckers werent the only queer fan-favorites with something to celebrate last night. After Dallas made their selection, the Minnesota Lynx announced they were using their No. 2 pick on Miles. The former TCU guard, who spent four seasons at Notre Dame, wasnt a shoe-in for the second spot, making the moment that much more sweet. When the announcement was made, Miles who was previously romantically linked with former Notre Dame teammate Maddy Westbeld was embraced by family and her former coach, Mark Campbell. Ss she took the stage in oversized trousers and a suit jacket with the names of loved ones stitched on the inside, her expression shifted from surprise to relief, making for one of the most heartwarming moments of the night.This article originally appeared on Out: Queer athletes and love stole the night at the WNBA draft