Mascherano urges Miami to embrace 'historical' chance

Inter Miami coach Javier Mascherano says meeting with Brazil's Palmeiras in the final game of Club World Cup Group A is a historical moment for the MLS club and says his team should relish the game.

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Miami's shock win over Porto, secured via a brilliant free-kick from Lionel Messi, has left them with a chance of making it to the last 16 of the tournament.

And while the club, which only began playing five years ago, would advance with a draw, their Argentine coach doesn’t want his players leaving anything to chance.

“We're facing possibly one of the most important games in the history of our club. Above all, let that fill us with enthusiasm to be able to play it, let it not be a burden but an excitement and a challenge for this group of players who have been doing well up until now,” said Mascherano.

“It would be a big mistake if we went into it thinking about not playing it and only about the result. I think that when you think about the result certain things can happen during the game that make it very difficult to get back into the game,” he said.