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Messi’s league-high 13th assist sets up Casemiro for equalizer as Inter Miami ties Fire 1-1

  • On Wednesday, Inter Miami drew 1-1 with the Chicago Fire at Soldier Field. Robert Lewandowski scored in the 10th minute before Carlos Casemiro equalized in the 48th minute off a corner kick from Lionel Messi.
  • An announced crowd of 63,094 watched the match, marking a club record attendance for the Fire. With Lewandowski on the roster, the team now averages 41,815 at Soldier Field, compared to 19,668 over previous dates.
  • Fire goalkeeper Chris Brady recorded six saves to preserve the draw, while Inter Miami goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair finished with two. Messi collected his league-leading 13th assist of the season during the competitive match.
  • Managing increased ticket demand, security needs, and media requests has challenged the Fire organization. Fire President Baldwin told the Sun-Times on Wednesday morning of a "massive outpouring of support and interest" from local athletes and celebrities.
  • Chicago, currently on a seven-match unbeaten streak, hosts the New England Revolution on Sunday. Inter Miami plays Nashville SC on Saturday as both teams pursue playoff positioning.
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The Argentine footballer Rodrigo de Paul starred in a new match-up in the middle of the MLS, this time with Polish cracker Robert Lewandowski. The incident occurred after an intrusive between the European striker of Chicago Fire and Ian Fray, wheel of Inter Miami. After pushing side by side, De ... Continue reading ""Who are you, fool?": De Paul faces Lewandowski at MLS and screws him Cups America and World won"

·Concepción, Chile
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A few minutes later, with the 1-1 match between Chicago Fire and Inter Miami, a moment of tension was generated between the two footballers.

·Las Condes, Chile
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On the night of Wednesday to Thursday, September 10, during a match between the Chicago Fire and Inter Miami, Rodrigo De Paul provoked Robert Lewandowski, claiming to have won better trophies than he did. A scene...

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The Argentine international starred again in a sad image with the Polish attacker

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The Argentine faced the Pole in the final minutes of the match to defend a fellow Inter Miami.

·Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Inter Miami midfielder, former Atlético, and Chicago Fire striker, former Barça, have a hard fight at Soldier Field.

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The Washington Post broke the news in Washington, United States on Wednesday, September 9, 2026.
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