Media reports: Martino steps down as Miami coach following MLS Playoff loss

Gerardo "Tata" Martino has stepped down as the head coach of Lionel Messi's Inter Miami, as confirmed by various media outlets. This decision comes following the team's unexpected loss to Atlanta United in the first round of the MLS Cup Playoffs.

Miami looked set to cruise to the championship after a record-breaking 74-point regular season but lost the best-of-three opening round in a shock upset to the ninth seeds Atlanta earlier this month.

Martino, who coached Messi for the Argentina national team and at Barcelona, joined Miami last year.

He is set to appear at a press conference on Friday with Managing Owner Jorge Mas. Media reports cited "personal reasons" as his reason for stepping down.