Messi confirms his preparation for the World Cup … an “amazing” goal that brings back memories of Barcelona

The Argentine star has scored Lionel Messi A goal and another assist for the new Germain Bertramet led Inter Miami to draw 2-2 with Ecuadorian Barcelona,​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Messi opened the scoring for Inter Miami in the 31st minute, after a solo run through midfield, where he passed two defenders before firing a powerful left-footed shot from outside the penalty area into the net, scoring his first goal of 2026.

This goal brought to mind his “miraculous” goals during his time with the team Barcelona The Spaniard, who was considered a “flea” by fans, was a sign confirming his preparation for the next World Cup.

The Ecuadorian Barcelona equalized through Joao Rojas, before Messi restored Inter Miami’s lead by scoring a second goal in first-half stoppage time, which Bertrami put home.

The two teams ended the match on goal difference, in a friendly match that gave the two champions a chance to get to know the players’ preparation before the official competition.