FORT LAUDERDALE — Real Madrid legend Casemiro made his Inter Miami debut with an 89-minute shift as the reigning MLS Cup champions won their sixth straight game at Stade Saputo in Montreal, moving within two points of Supporters’ Shield-leading Nashville SC.
The Brazilian midfielder, who signed with Inter Miami on Wednesday after representing Brazil at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, anchored the midfield in his first official match for the club. His arrival adds another marquee name to a roster already stacked with international talent.
The victory was overshadowed by a frightening scene in the 70th minute, when forward Germán Berterame fell hard on the pitch after being fouled inside the box. Players immediately began frantically signaling for medical personnel. After being treated for several minutes, Berterame was taken off the field in an ambulance.
Luis Suárez converted the ensuing penalty kick and paid tribute to the Mexican international by raising Berterame’s No. 19 jersey. The goal extended Suárez’s remarkable run — it was his seventh straight game with at least one goal contribution, bringing his season totals to nine goals and five assists.
Inter Miami’s six-game winning streak has positioned the South Florida club as a serious contender for the Supporters’ Shield, trailing Nashville SC by just two points. The club’s next match will be closely watched for updates on both Berterame’s condition and Casemiro’s continued integration into the lineup.