Lionel Messi meets the son of former teammate Eiður Guðjohnsen

On June 10, 2026, Lionel Messi participated in a friendly match between Argentina and Iceland held in Alabama. During the final minutes of the match, which resulted in a victory for Argentina, Messi spoke with an Icelandic national player who is the son of his former FC Barcelona teammate, Eiður Guðjohnsen. The interaction took place after the match concluded. Reports indicate that the Icelandic player introduced himself to Messi, which led to a conversation between the two. Messi reportedly expressed positive sentiments regarding the meeting. The event has been noted for the span of Messi’s career, allowing him to compete against the child of a former professional peer. No formal disciplinary actions or complications were reported regarding the match.