Brazilian midfielder Casemiro labeled Lionel Messi the god of football, adding that he joined Inter Miami to help the Argentina forward win more trophies in his record-breaking career.
World Cup 2026
Casemiro signed with Inter Miami last week as a free agent to a contract through the 2027 MLS sprint Season, with an extension option until June 2029.
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The 34-year-old said he had several options on where he could continue his career after leaving Manchester United at the end of last season but the allure of Miami, and playing alongside eight-time Ballon d’Or winner Messi, held the most appeal.
“For me, without a doubt, I am coming only to play with the best player of all time,” he told reporters Thursday as he was introduced to his new home in MLS. “I want to enjoy, I want to help him to keep winning because he is a winner. Another player is joining who wants to win, who wants to compete.
“I am where I want to be in MLS. I left United as a free agent, I had options in Italy, other teams in different places, but I am where I want to be … I want to enjoy being with him, helping him win and making him bigger. He’s one of, if not the god of football and I want to help.”
Tournament Impact
Since Messi joined Miami in 2023, the team has won the 2023 Leagues Cup trophy, the 2024 Supporters’ Shield and 2025 MLS Cup.
Casemiro previously spent nine seasons at Real Madrid, where Messi’s Barcelona side were the biggest rivals.
“The amount of problems Messi gave me, of course I dreamed of playing with him,” Casemiro said. “I always wanted to play with the best. I could never stop him, I always needed help from my teammates. I am very happy that I am now with him, and I want to keep winning with him.”
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