Overview
- Argentina’s friendly against Puerto Rico was relocated by promoter VMG Sports from Chicago’s Soldier Field to Inter Miami’s Chase Stadium for Tuesday, Oct. 14.
- Argentina and the event promoter said Messi is expected to play, and the federation announced a sellout for the match.
- Scaloni indicated fans will see Messi on the field, with his exact involvement contingent on the last training session.
- VMG Sports posted a video stating Messi confirmed his attendance, showing him meeting company CEO Javier Fernandez.
- Messi skipped Argentina’s Oct. 10 game versus Venezuela but played for Inter Miami on Oct. 11, logging two goals and an assist in a 4-0 win.