{
  "id": 4438332,
  "title": "‘He showed it in World Cup’ – Casemiro names best player in the world currently",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/he-showed-it-in-world-cup-casemiro-names-best-player-in-the-world",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-30T14:18:45.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/30/he-showed-it-in-world-cup-casemiro-names-best-player-in-the-world-currently/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Lionel Messi has been named the best player in the world by former Manchester United midfielder Casemiro. Casemiro made this assertion following Inter Miami's impressive 7-1 victory over CF Montreal. During the match, Messi scored four goals, including two spectacular free kicks and an assist for Luis Suarez's goal. Casemiro, who joined Inter Miami on a free transfer this summer, praised Messi as a historic player and teammate. He highlighted Messi's status as the best player, reaffirmed by his performance in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Casemiro, who has a long-standing rivalry with Messi from their time at Real Madrid and Barcelona, expressed his enjoyment of playing alongside the Argentine star.",
  "summary": "Former Manchester United midfielder Casemiro has described Lionel Messi as the best player in the world currently. Casemiro made the assertion following Inter Miami’s impressive 7-1 victory over CF Montreal. The eight-time Ballon d’Or winner netted four goals for Angel Guillermo Hoyos’ team on Saturday, August 29. Two of Messi’s four goals were spectacular free […] ‘He showed it in World Cup’ –…",
  "key_points": [
    "Casemiro names Lionel Messi as best player in the world.",
    "Messi scored four goals in Inter Miami's 7-1 victory.",
    "Casemiro praised Messi's historic status and teammate qualities."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}