Lionel Messi has quickly lived up to the expectations that followed Casemiro to Inter Miami just over a month ago. The Brazilian midfielder already knew what Messi could do after facing the Argentine in numerous club and international matches. Now, however, Casemiro is enjoying having Messi as a teammate and makes no secret of his admiration.
Following Messi’s latest four-goal performance against Montreal, Casemiro praised both the forward’s ability and his influence on the team.
“This is what it means to have Messi on your team. He showed it at the World Cup. We have to enjoy these moments because he is a player and a person who keeps making history,” he said after witnessing his latest four-goal haul against Montreal.
“What we saw today is something we have to enjoy. We must keep supporting him and competing alongside him because he is still the best. This is what Messi continues to show the world. With him, we really are much stronger,” he added.
Casemiro wanted to play alongside Messi
Casemiro previously spent years playing alongside Cristiano Ronaldo at both Real Madrid and Manchester United, during a period when the Portuguese forward was regularly praised and ranked above Messi. Despite that history, the midfielder had made it clear that he did not want to finish his career without sharing a dressing room with Messi.
That ambition became reality on July 22, when Casemiro left Europe to continue his career in the United States alongside the Argentine superstar.
Casemiro scores first Inter Miami goal
Inter Miami’s latest match also featured a significant contribution from Casemiro. The Herons recorded a historic 7-1 victory over Montreal, and the Brazilian scored his first goal for the club.
Casemiro opened the scoring with a header from a corner kick, helping Inter Miami end a difficult run under Kily González, who replaced Guillermo Hoyos.
