Casemiro makes Inter Miami debut despite MLS investigation into transfer

Brazilian midfielder Casemiro made his MLS debut for Inter Miami on July 25, 2026, playing the full match in a 1-0 victory over Montreal, despite an ongoing MLS investigation into a tampering allegation related to his transfer. Lionel Messi sat out the match during his post-World Cup rest period, while Luis Suarez scored the winning goal to give Miami their sixth consecutive MLS win. MLS confirmed last week it was investigating the circumstances of Casemiro's arrival from Manchester United but allowed him to play while the inquiry continues.