Published : 01 Sep 2026, 01:27 AM
Updated : 08 Sep 2026, 09:37 AM
Lionel Messi may have endured a rare dip in form, but Brazil midfielder Casemiro believes the Argentine’s place at the top remains untouched, according to World Soccer Talk.
“He’s still the best,” Casemiro said, as Inter Miami continue their pursuit of silverware in the closing stretch of the 2026 season.
Messi went through an emotional slump following the death of his father in early August, and his production temporarily fell below the extraordinary standards he has set since arriving in Major League Soccer.
The public show of support from Messi’s Brazilian teammate at Inter Miami comes as the team’s dressing room rallies around its captain at a crucial stage of the campaign.
Messi’s recent return to form has offered the club renewed momentum as they chase trophies.
For Casemiro, the veteran midfielder’s message is clear: even amid a difficult spell, Messi’s standing has not changed.
