JAVIER MASCHERANO was forced to manage Inter Miami from his PHONE in the stands after being sent off against Tigres.

The former Liverpool midfielder was incensed when stoppage time in the first half of the Leagues Cup quarter-final exceeded the allotted four minutes.

Anfield great Luis Suarez had opened the scoring in Fort Lauderdale from the penalty spot after 23 minutes but only after a lengthy VAR check.

Referee Mario Escobar added the time on before the break - leaving Miami boss Mascherano fuming.

As a result, he was given his marching orders and forced to watch the second half from the stands.

But cameras revealed the ex-Barcelona man was talking tactics to his assistant Lucas Rodriguez Pagano via his mobile phone.

The 41-year-old - who retired in 2020 before moving into mana

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