Lionel Messi's status is unclear, and the Chicago Fire want to lure fans to Soldier Field anyway

A young fan holds up a sign for Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi before the start of an MLS soccer match between Inter Miami and Toronto FC, Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2023, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. While Messi's immediate impact is off-the-charts, it remains to be seen whether fans will be wooed to the league as a whole.

A young fan holds up a sign for Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi before the start of an MLS soccer match between Inter Miami and Toronto FC, Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2023, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. While Messi's immediate impact is off-the-charts, it remains to be seen whether fans will be wooed to the league as a whole. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)


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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Lionel Messi was on the practice field with Inter Miami on Tuesday, though it remains unclear when or if the seven-time Ballon d'Or winner will play with the Major League Soccer team again this season. And whether he plays or not, the Chicago Fire says they will issue credits to fans who show up anyway for Wednesday's match at Soldier Field. Inter Miami coach Gerardo "Tata" Martino declined to provide any timetable regarding Messi when he spoke with reporters before Tuesday's practice session. Messi has been listed as day to day for much of the past month and has barely played in that span.

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