Luis Suarez’s debut for Inter Miami fell short of expectations, and Lionel Messi, reuniting with Suarez for the first time since leaving Barcelona, faced frustration as both stars struggled against El Salvador.

The highly-anticipated match at the Estadio Cuscatlan featured Suarez, Messi, Sergio Busquets, and Jordi Alba on the field for Miami. Despite the presence of these football legends, the unconventional pre-season friendly ended in a 0-0 draw against the 70th-ranked nation in the FIFA standings.

Manager Gerardo Martino substituted the star players at halftime, and Miami managed only two shots on target. The Barcelona reunion in Miami, under the ownership of David Beckham, is in full swing, with Messi, Alba, and Busquets aiming to lead the team to success in the upcoming MLS season.

Messi committed to Miami after leaving Paris Saint-Germain in June 2023, with Alba and Busquets joining him after their contracts with Barcelona expired.

The match reflected the franchise’s efforts to integrate these football icons into the team, building on Messi’s successful stint with Miami last year, where he led the team to Leagues Cup victory.