Lionel Messi to face former Barcelona teammate in MLS as Columbus Crew announce signing of Portuguese star

Columbus Crew have signed a former Barcelona teammate of Lionel Messi ahead of the 2026 Major League Soccer season.

Official action for the 2026 Major League Soccer season kicks off this Saturday with the matchup between Los Angeles FC and Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami. However, some clubs are still making moves in the transfer market to complete their rosters. Columbus Crew are among them, finalizing the signing of a former Barcelona player.

“The Columbus Crew have acquired free agent midfielder André Gomes...