Barcelona Honors Lionel Messi's Latest Free-Kick Masterclass
Barcelona acknowledged the enduring skill of their former star Lionel Messi following his recent free-kick goal. This recognition came after the 39-year-old produced another moment of brilliance on the field.
Messi's current team, Inter Miami, played away against Columbus Crew in the MLS on Monday. Despite Inter Miami losing the match 2-1, Messi still managed to score.
While Inter Miami was down by one goal in the first half, Messi stepped up to a free-kick taken from a difficult angle. He curled the ball past the defenders and into the top corner of the net.
WOW! Messi from a near-impossible angle. 😱 pic.twitter.com/h525T5Ey3i
— Major League Soccer (@MLS) September 27, 2026
Following the game, Barcelona quickly paid tribute to the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner.
The Catalan club shared a video of Messi's memorable free-kick against Liverpool in the 2019 Champions League, alongside the caption: "Some things never change."
Some things never change pic.twitter.com/Hip1OfRqZb
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) September 28, 2026
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