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Casemiro Calamity: Inter Miami Home Debut Doesn’t Go to Plan

Noah Allen and Luis Suárez also scored for Miami, but Brais Méndez equalized late to leave the team with a 2-2 draw.

  • On Saturday, Inter Miami midfielder Casemiro made his home debut at Nu Stadium in a 2-2 draw against Columbus Crew, marking the match with an own goal while attempting to clear a cross.
  • Casemiro joined the Herons earlier this year after leaving Manchester United, fulfilling his longtime dream of playing alongside Lionel Messi, whom he previously called 'one of the gods of football.'
  • Despite the error, Casemiro completed 90 minutes with 90 touches and four ball recoveries; Luis Suarez and Noah Allen scored for Miami in first-half stoppage time to restore the lead.
  • Substitute Lionel Messi earned a 7.0 rating from SofaScore for his attacking contributions, but Brais Mendez scored a late goal for Columbus to secure the 2-2 draw.
  • The MLS is investigating Casemiro's transfer following Inter Miami's settlement with Galaxy for discovery priority rights, while the midfielder remains on a one-year deal with an option to extend until 2029.
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