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.

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

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

Users shared the alleged photo of the Argentine soccer stars, claiming U.S. authorities released it among files related to the late sex offender.

Lionel Messi is linked to a move away from Inter Miami with a planned return to former club of his.

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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.