Javier Mascherano has always stated his love for Liverpool, but maybe that wasn't the way he wanted to show it.
During the International Champions Cup match between Liverpool and Barcelona, the Argentine midfielder stole some headlines after giving the Reds a two-goal lead shortly after the beginning of the second half thanks to an own goal.
As Sadio Mane dribbled past a Blaugrana defender, Mascherano tried to stop Jordan Henderson's shot from going in. Nevertheless, his attempts were useless due to the fact that he ended up sending the ball into the back of his own net.
Mascherano scores an own goal, but great work from Mane pic.twitter.com/QO1hSpIcx6
— Marco (@MerseysideMarco) August 6, 2016
Of course, fans didn't waste any time trolling "El Jefecito". Here are some of their finest comments.
Javier Mascherano:
— Footy Jokes (@Footy_Jokes) August 6, 2016
Scored for his former club..
Didn't celebrate #Respect pic.twitter.com/JSbPDROPwk
Someone tell Mascherano he doesn't play for us anymore :P
— Ü (@ThoseScouseLads) August 6, 2016
My wife has taken the kids
Second goal was actually a Mascherano own goal. All three goals have come from #LFC pressing the ball
— Ian Doyle (@IanDoyleSport) August 6, 2016
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