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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.