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Argentina–Puerto Rico Friendly Canceled in Chicago, Florida Move Reported

The reported one-day switch to Florida would delay Alexis Mac Allister’s return to Liverpool, compressing his preparation for Manchester United.

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DOHA, QATAR - NOVEMBER 30: Alexis Mac Allister of Argentina speaks to the media in the post match press conference after their sides victory during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group C match between Poland and Argentina at Stadium 974 on November 30, 2022 in Doha, Qatar. (Photo by Michael Regan - FIFA)
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Overview

  • Chicago Park District confirmed the cancellation of the match at Soldier Field, citing low ticket sales as the promoter’s reason.
  • Multiple outlets report the fixture will be played a day later in Florida, though the promoter has not announced it and the exact venue remains unclear.
  • An anonymous Argentine Football Association executive told AP the situation in Chicago, including a National Guard deployment during protests, also factored into the relocation.
  • Mac Allister is now expected to arrive back on Merseyside late Wednesday with full training on Thursday, narrowing his window before Liverpool host Manchester United on October 19.
  • Given his interrupted fitness and lack of a 90-minute outing this season, reports suggest Arne Slot could manage his minutes, while Argentina also face Venezuela at Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium with Lionel Messi called up for both friendlies.