Mascherano steps down as Argentina U20 coach

After being knocked out of the South American Championship, Javier Mascherano took the decision not to renew his contract with the Argentina U20 team. The former Barcelona and Liverpool player was not happy about being left out of the next World Cup.

According to 'ESPN', the 'Jefecito' has called time on his time as coach of the team, despite the insistence of 'Chiqui' Tapia, president of the Argentine Football Association.

With the renewal of Lionel Scaloni as head coach, the world champion coach with the 'Albiceleste' could sit down with the Argentinean president to define who could replace him in the position.

Despite the good relationship between the two sides, Mascherano did not accept the fact that he won only one of the four matches in the South American championship. His future could be at Estudiantes de La Plata, his last club as a professional player.