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Chicago Fire rub salt in Messi's wound
02.10.25 / 08:20
Chicago Fire inflicted a five-goal thrashing on Inter Miami, featuring Leo Messi and Luis Suarez, with a resounding 5-3 victory at the Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale on Tuesday. This result secures their place in at least the MLS - Liga USA play-in stage.
The Illinois side dominated on Inter Miami's home turf, ruthlessly exposing the defensive frailties of Javier Mascherano's team. Despite Inter Miami's attacking prowess, which saw them temporarily overturn a 3-1 deficit with goals from Tomas Aviles and a brace from Suarez, their defensive vulnerabilities were ultimately their undoing.
Inter Miami now sit fourth in the MLS - Liga USA Eastern Conference, seven points behind leaders Philadelphia Union with a game in hand.
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