Casemiro praises Messi as he joins Inter Miami in MLS
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 12:32 AM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
Casemiro expressed his admiration for Lionel Messi during his introduction at Inter Miami on Thursday. The Brazilian midfielder, recently signed after his tenure at Manchester United, called Messi a "god of football" and stated he aims to support him in achieving success in MLS. Casemiro has already started playing for Miami, appearing in a 1-0 win over Montreal. Messi missed that match as he recuperated after the World Cup final. Inter Miami co-owner Jorge Mas addressed concerns about a possible tampering investigation surrounding Casemiro's signing.
- •Casemiro joined Inter Miami after leaving Manchester United.
- •He referred to Lionel Messi as a 'god of football'.
- •Casemiro's debut was in a 1-0 win over Montreal.
- •Messi did not play in the Montreal match following the World Cup.
- •Inter Miami is under investigation for potential tampering regarding Casemiro's signing.
- 12:59 AMESPN Soccer — Casemiro: I want to help 'god of football' Messi win
- 11:40 PMYahoo Sports — Casemiro keen to team with Messi at Miami
"Brazil star Casemiro sang the praises of new Inter Miami teammate Lionel Messi on Thursday, calling his former La Liga rival a "god of football.""Of course if I'm here it's because of him and to help him and Inter Miami," the former Real Madrid midfielder said of the Argentine star who now captains Miami.
"Brazilian midfielder Casemiro labeled Lionel Messi the god of football, adding that he joined Inter Miami to help the Argentina forward add more trophies to his record-breaking career.
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External links- ESPN SoccerJul 31, 2026, 12:59 AMCasemiro: I want to help 'god of football' Messi win
Brazilian midfielder Casemiro labeled Lionel Messi the god of football, adding that he joined Inter Miami to help the Argentina forward add more trophies to his record-breaking career.
- Yahoo SportsJul 30, 2026, 11:40 PMCasemiro keen to team with Messi at Miami
Brazil star Casemiro sang the praises of new Inter Miami teammate Lionel Messi on Thursday, calling his former La Liga rival a "god of football.""Of course if I'm here it's because of him and to help him and Inter Miami," the former Real Madrid midfielder said of the Argentine star who now captains Miami.
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