Overview
- Chicago Park District confirmed the Chicago fixture was canceled, citing a decision by the event promoter and noting no public statement has been issued by organizers.
- Multiple outlets report the match will be played a day later in South Florida, with conflicting venues of Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium or Fort Lauderdale’s Chase Stadium and no formal confirmation yet.
- Reporting attributes the relocation to low ticket sales and local unrest in Chicago, including National Guard deployment connected to an immigration crackdown.
- Mac Allister is now expected to arrive back on Merseyside later in the week, which could reduce his chances of starting against Manchester United as Liverpool manage his recent fitness issues.
- The Argentina camp includes Friday’s Venezuela friendly in Miami, Lionel Messi has been called up, and the matches are being treated as preparation for next year’s World Cup in North America.