Brazil midfielder Casemiro says he is eager to play alongside Lionel Messi at Inter Miami. Speaking after joining or preparing to join the MLS club, Casemiro praises Messi as a major figure in football and highlights their history as opponents in La Liga. He refers to Messi as a “god of football,” a comment that draws on the many high-profile Clasico matches between their former clubs, Real Madrid and Barcelona. Casemiro also frames his move to Miami as closely connected to Messi, saying that his presence is partly to support the Argentine forward and the team. Messi is described as the captain of Inter Miami, and Casemiro positions himself as joining with the aim of helping both Messi and the club. The outlets agree on Casemiro’s admiration for Messi and his stated motivation to team up with him in Miami, emphasizing their competitive past in Spain and Messi’s role at the club today.