After Mascherano retired, his former national team and Hebei Huaxia Happiness teammate Ravitch sent him blessings on the social platform.

Both Ravitch and Mascherano have played for the Argentine national team for a long time, and the two have also played together for Huaxia Happiness in the Chinese Super League. Regarding the retirement of an old friend, Ravitch, who retired a year ago, paid tribute to Mascherano at INS, writing:
"I have the privilege of working with you and feel your professionalism, I miss you very much, congratulations to you and my great friend!"