Brazil Fans Turn on Casemiro After 1-1 Morocco Draw

Q: Does Casemiro's sluggish World Cup debut jeopardize his high-profile move to Inter Miami?

No. Casemiro’s poor display against Morocco has damaged his standing with Brazil, but there is no evidence it has put his expected move to Inter Miami at risk. The reporting around the transfer points to different obstacles entirely: MLS roster rules, Inter Miami’s lack of an open Designated Player slot, and the need to resolve his discovery rights with LA Galaxy. Casemiro is due to become a free agent on June 30 after confirming he will leave Manchester United, and he is already reported to be in advanced talks with Inter Miami. His World Cup opener was undeniably troubling. He was booked, struggled with the pace of the game, and was substituted at half-time by Carlo Ancelotti, prompting heavy criticism from fans and media and calls for Fabinho to start the next match. That may affect his role in Brazil’s tournament campaign, especially if Ancelotti decides to reduce his minutes. But club recruitment and national-team selection are separate issues. Inter Miami’s interest has been driven by his broader profile: elite pedigree, leadership, experience, and a strong final season at Manchester United despite concerns about declining mobility. The available reporting does not link one bad World Cup performance to any change in Miami’s plans. So, at this stage, the bigger threats to the move are contractual and regulatory, not sporting. If the deal stalls, it is more likely to be because of MLS mechanics and salary structure than because of one sluggish World Cup outing.

3 articles · Updated · GIVEMESPORT · Jun 14

Casemiro was hauled off at halftime in Brazil’s 1-1 World Cup opener against Morocco, quickly becoming the main target of fan and media criticism.
The 34-year-old struggled with the game’s pace, was booked before the break and drew a 4/10 rating from Goal, which called his midfield display a “nightmare.”
Online backlash intensified with viral clips and posts arguing he should not start again, while some supporters pushed for Fabinho to replace him in Brazil’s next Group C match against Haiti on June 19.
Brazil’s shaky start under Carlo Ancelotti came despite Vinicius Jr cancelling out Ismael Saibari’s opener, leaving both sides with one point in a group-stage match between teams ranked sixth and seventh by FIFA.