Casemiro: Inter Miami being investigated for tampering after signing ex-Manchester United midfielder
Major League Soccer is investigating Inter Miami for potential tampering violations regarding the signing of Brazilian midfielder Casemiro. The league is reviewing the acquisition of discovery rights from the LA Galaxy as part of the formal inquiry.
Why it matters
Tampering investigations can lead to significant fines or sanctions, impacting team roster construction and league integrity.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Casemiro started every game at the World Cup as Brazil progressed to the last 16
Major League Soccer says it is investigating allegations of tampering by Inter Miami after the club signed Brazil midfielder Casemiro.
On Wednesday, Miami announced they had signed the 34-year-old - who left Manchester United at the end of last season - on a deal that runs to the end of the 2027 MLS campaign, with an option to extend until June 2029.
But moments later, the MLS released a statement saying it was "reviewing a tampering allegation" against the club.
"The league is gathering all relevant information and will refrain from further comment until the review is complete," it added.
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