Lionel Messi scored a trademark solo goal and added an assist for new signing Germán Berterame as Inter Miami drew 2-2 with Barcelona SC in a preseason friendly in Quito, Ecuador, on Saturday.

Forward German Berterame got his first start with Inter Miami on Saturday in Ecuador and scored his first MLS goal.

Lionel Messi opened his goalscoring account for 2026 in typical fashion as Inter Miami drew 2-2 with Ecuadorian outfit Barcelona SC.

Lamine Yamal is following in Lionel Messi’s footsteps with an impressive milestone at Barcelona. Since his debut at just 15 years old, Lamine Yamal has shown extraordinary talent that allowed him to establish himself at Barcelona despite his young age.

Lionel Messi netted his first goal of the year to give Inter Miami the lead against Barcelona SC in an international club friendly.

The legend of Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi is strong within the fabric of European football, but Robert Lewandowski has thrown himself in the mix with the two all-time greats.

The move by the Argentine Football Association (AFA) is designed to protect domestic clubs from losing young players to teams abroad.

Lionel Messi hopes to return to Barcelona but will not support any candidate in the club's presidential election, still affected by his 2021 departure.