Nothing says the return of Major League Soccer is around the corner quite like Lionel Messi netting his first goal of 2026.

Fear is growing among Lionel Messi and Inter Miami fans about a possible injury to the Argentine after the 2-2 draw against Barcelona SC on Saturday.

The next test in preparation for the new MLS season takes Lionel Messi and his team to Ecuador, where they will face Barcelona Sporting Club de Guayaquil.

With his latest strike with FC Barcelona, Robert Lewandowski joined an elite goalscoring club alongside legends Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. Robert Lewandowski has become a cornerstone for FC Barcelona since arriving in 2022,

Barcelona have kept up their strong La Liga form of the last few months, as they defeated Mallorca at the Spotify Camp Nou.