Lionel Messi Secretly Helps Javier Mascherano’s Argentina U-23 for 2024 Paris Olympics

Javier Mascherano has proven to be an exceptional soccer player. Now, the coming Paris Olympics will help to solidify his reputation as a coach as well. Mascherano already has Olympic experience after participating in the 2008 Beijing Olympics along with Lionel Messi and Co. This time, Mascherano won’t be playing but Messi still seems to be giving him assists. As per the latest news, Messi has offered the Argentine U-23 team invaluable help for the upcoming pre-Olympic tournament.

Mascherano has previously coached the Argentine team in the U-20 World Cup. Despite, a quarter-final exit, the former midfielder impressed everyone with his tactical acumen and man-management. Hence, this time he could achieve bigger success.

Argentina U-23 team receives a Lionel Messi assist

As per reports, Mascherano and the U-23 team will be training at Messi’s premises. It is believed that the squad will start their preparations on Tuesday. The work will continue on Wednesday and finally wind up by Thursday. It is not yet known if the Inter-Miami star will be attending the sessions. Yet, the experience will be invaluable for the team as the tournament is set to start in January.

The purpose of the pre-Olympic tournament is to decide the two best soccer nations from South America. These two sides will receive an opportunity to participate in the 2024 Paris Olympics. The tournament is certainly not going to be easy for Mascherano and the team as they face tough competition from Brazil, Uruguay, Colombia, and more.

One of the names called up by Mascherano is Thiago Almada of Atlanta United.  Almada was voted in the MLS Best XI of 2023 and was among the league’s standout players with Messi. Also, speaking of Messi, it could be possible that we see him play at the Paris Olympics.

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Mascherano comments on Messi’s participation in the Olympics

It seems Mascherano would love to see Lionel Messi and Di Maria line up at the Olympics. In an interview with TyC Sports in September, he said, “Clearly, it would be a source of great pride for us to be able to have two world champions and these types of players. There are players who deserve to decide certain things. And clearly, Leo and Angel are part of that.”

Moreover, IOC president Thomas Bach also shares a similar view as he wants the 2008 Olympic Gold winner to play a part in the tournament. A victory also means Messi will be the first soccer player in history to win 2 Olympic golds and a World Cup.

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