Inter Miami secured a 1-0 victory over Montreal this Saturday, even as Lionel Messi remained sidelined following his World Cup campaign. The match marked the MLS debut of Brazilian midfielder Casemiro, who recently joined the team from Manchester United.
The game was interrupted by a frightening collision involving German Berterame, who suffered a head injury during an aerial challenge with Efrain Morales. The player remained motionless on the field, prompting an urgent response from medical staff. Berterame was eventually transported to a hospital via ambulance. Miami head coach Guillermo Hoyos confirmed shortly after the match that the player was conscious and stable, describing the incident as a deeply distressing ordeal for the squad.
Luis Suarez provided the winning goal from a penalty kick in the 81st minute, dedicating his performance to his teammate by holding up Berterame’s jersey. This strike continued a productive streak for the Uruguayan veteran, who has now scored nine times this season. While both sides struggled with their finishing throughout the contest, Casemiro demonstrated his experience by managing the midfield pace.
Inter Miami is currently riding a six-game winning streak and sits just two points behind Eastern Conference leaders Nashville. Meanwhile, Robert Lewandowski continues to seek his first win for the Chicago Fire, following their 3-1 defeat to New York City FC at Yankee Stadium.
