Here is the latest update from the 2026 FIFA World Cup as of 2026-07-22 18:03:00.
Major League Soccer is currently investigating a tampering allegation against Inter Miami regarding the transfer of Brazilian midfielder Casemiro. The league confirmed that it is gathering relevant information and will withhold further comments until the review concludes.
According to sources, the LA Galaxy filed the tampering claim against Inter Miami, asserting that the club contacted Casemiro without first securing the player’s Discovery Priority. Although a settlement has been reached between Inter Miami and the Galaxy concerning the Discovery Priority of Casemiro, the league will proceed with its review of the claim.
In an official statement, MLS clarified, “While Inter Miami CF and the LA Galaxy have reached a settlement for the Discovery Priority to sign Casemiro, the terms will be released upon the conclusion of the tampering investigation.”
Under MLS rules, teams can maintain a discovery list of up to five players at any time. By placing a player on this list, a team has the exclusive ability to initiate negotiations without competition from other MLS clubs. The LA Galaxy holds the discovery priority for Casemiro, obliging Inter Miami to negotiate with the Western Conference team to obtain the player’s rights.
The league’s regulations state that if a club wishes to sign a player on another team’s Discovery List, it may offer $50,000 in General Allocation Money to acquire the right to negotiate with the player. The club holding the Discovery List must then either accept the offer and relinquish the rights or make a reasonable contract offer to the player.
Following the settlement with the Galaxy, Inter Miami successfully signed Casemiro on a contract that extends through the end of the 2027 MLS season, with an option for an extension through June 2029, as the club looks ahead to the FIFA World Cup 2026.
FAQs
What is the tampering allegation against Inter Miami?
MLS is investigating claims that Inter Miami contacted Casemiro without securing the necessary Discovery Priority from LA Galaxy.
What is the Discovery Priority rule in MLS?
The Discovery Priority allows clubs to control player negotiations and grants them the first right to sign a player on their discovery list.
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- Published: 2026-07-22 18:03:00
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