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Brazilian midfielder Casemiro has completed his move to Major League Soccer club Inter Miami after leaving Manchester United as a free agent. The experienced midfielder has signed with the American club, where he will play alongside Argentina captain Lionel Messi and several other international stars. The 34-year-old midfielder brings a wealth of experience to Inter Miami. During his career, he won five UEFA Champions League titles with Real Madrid and established himself as one of the world’s top defensive midfielders. He also represented Manchester United for four seasons after joining the English club from Real Madrid. Manchester United decided not to extend Casemiro’s contract at the end of the season, allowing him to leave as a free agent. Inter Miami quickly secured his signature as part of its strategy to strengthen the squad with experienced international players. Club officials welcomed Casemiro’s arrival and described the signing as another important step in their long-term project. They said the Brazilian’s leadership, experience, and winning mentality would help the team compete for more trophies in the coming seasons. After completing the move, Casemiro said the club’s ambition and future plans convinced him to join Inter Miami. He said he remains determined to win titles and contribute to the club’s continued growth. Inter Miami co-owner David Beckham also welcomed the midfielder. He praised Casemiro’s successful career and said the Brazilian’s achievements at both club and international level would add valuable experience to the team. However, shortly after the transfer was announced, Major League Soccer confirmed it had opened an investigation into Inter Miami over allegations related to the signing. According to league officials, the investigation concerns the MLS “discovery rights” system. Under league rules, clubs must secure discovery rights before negotiating with certain high-profile players. Reports indicate that LA Galaxy previously held Casemiro’s discovery rights before Inter Miami completed the transfer. League officials said they are collecting all relevant information before deciding whether any rules were violated. They added that no further comments would be made until the investigation is complete. Reports also suggest that Inter Miami and LA Galaxy reached an agreement regarding Casemiro’s discovery rights. However, the financial details of that arrangement will only be made public after the investigation concludes. The latest inquiry is not the first involving Inter Miami’s transfer activities. In previous years, the club faced league sanctions following investigations into player registration and salary cap compliance. Casemiro’s arrival further strengthens an already star-studded Inter Miami squad featuring Lionel Messi and several internationally recognised players. Football analysts believe his experience, leadership, and defensive abilities could play a key role as the club aims to compete for more domestic and international honours.

DARWIN: Bangladesh have created cricketing history by defeating Australia by nine wickets in a Test match on Australian soil for the first time, securing a memorable victory in the opening match of the series. Chasing a modest target of 57 runs, Bangladesh completed the job with just one wicket down, sending a strong message to the hosts and producing one of the most significant Test victories in the country’s history. Shadman Islam remained unbeaten on 25, while Mominul Haque finished on 30 not out as Bangladesh comfortably reached the winning target. The victory sparked celebrations among the Bangladesh camp after a determined performance throughout the match. Australia had earlier been dismissed for 284 in their second innings, with Cameron Green producing a fighting century of 104. However, his effort could not prevent Bangladesh from taking control of the contest. Bangladesh’s bowling attack played a crucial role in restricting the hosts. Mehidy Hasan Miraz was the standout performer, claiming five wickets for 66 runs. Hasan Mahmud took three wickets, while Taskin Ahmed and Taijul Islam picked up one each. Australia had scored 198 in their first innings, while Bangladesh responded strongly with 426 to establish a commanding lead. The result marks a landmark moment for Bangladesh cricket and gives them a 1-0 lead in the series. More importantly, the victory demonstrates that Bangladesh can compete—and win—against one of Test cricket’s traditional powerhouses on their own home turf.