Mascherano 'excited' by Inter Miami challenge

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 (Xinhua) -- Former Barcelona and Liverpool enforcer Javier Mascherano has played down his lack of coaching experience as he prepares to take charge of MLS club Inter Miami.

Mascherano faced the media for the first time on Tuesday since his appointment as Inter Miami manager late last month, replacing compatriot Gerardo Martino.

"I'm convinced that I'm capable of coaching the team," the