Lionel Messi rolled back the years with a brilliant solo goal for Inter Miami, gliding past defenders and finishing in style during the MLS Cup winners’ friendly against Barcelona SC.
The Argentina captain picked up the ball and immediately drove at the Ecuadorian side’s back line, weaving through challenges as he carried it into the box. With defenders backing off and scrambling to recover, Messi kept his close control, shifted the ball onto his left foot and calmly placed his finish beyond the goalkeeper.
The strike quickly lit up the stadium and underlined why Messi remains one of football’s most decisive players, even as he edges further into his Inter Miami chapter.
Inter Miami, reigning MLS Cup champions, have leaned heavily on Messi’s quality and leadership since his arrival, and moments like this show how he can still change games on his own with a burst of pace and perfect balance.
The goal also served as another reminder of Messi’s long-standing connection with Barcelona, with the 37-year-old producing the kind of dribble-and-finish fans became used to during his legendary spell at Camp Nou.
Inter Miami continue to build momentum as they prepare for the demands of another season, with Messi’s form and fitness again set to be central to their ambitions.
