Lionel Messi has now scored against Barcelona. Not his former La Liga club, the 38-year-old Argentine netted in Inter Miami’s 2–2 friendly draw against Ecuador’s Barcelona SC on Saturday night, hitting the back of the net for the first time in 2026.
While the goal was unofficial, given the match’s preseason status, it showed every bit of skill the veteran and eight-time Ballon d’Or winner still has. In the 31st minute, he dribbled through midfield before beating two defenders and slicing a finish past the goalkeeper and into the net, showcasing dribbling skills that don’t appear to have lost any sharpness.
