Casemiro plays first match for Inter Miami as MLS probes transfer rules

Brazilian midfielder Casemiro made his Inter Miami debut in a 1-0 victory over Montreal, playing the entire match and contributing a league-high six possessions. Luis Suárez converted an 81st-minute penalty to clinch the win. MLS is investigating allegations that Miami reached out to Casemiro before acquiring his discovery rights, which had been owned by LA Galaxy.

Although the clubs settled financially to obtain those rights, the league is still reviewing the pre-signing communications. The probe underscores ongoing tensions in MLS's roster rules, which require clubs to obtain discovery rights before negotiating with players from abroad. Casemiro's immediate impact on the field illustrates why teams may risk procedural breaches to secure elite talent. The outcome could set a precedent for future high-profile transfers into the league.