Mascherano: When a coach cannot compare to being a player, you can only make suggestions now

May 4th, after the 4-1 victory over New York Red Bull in AMF Miami International, Mascherano was asked about retirement at a press conference.

Mascherano said: "I don't miss the days of playing football at all. Before I decided to retire, I understood and accepted the process, that is, as a player, I would 'dead' at some point, and in fact I've completely accepted that. However, when I talk to players who are at the end of my career, I will tell them that nothing can compare to being a football player. Even if you are on the sidelines as a coach, the two cannot be compared. When you are a player, you can control the ball yourself and make your own decisions. And when you are a coach, you can only make suggestions and try to convince others, but the ball is no longer under your feet."