Leo Messi sparks passion wherever he travels with Inter Miami across the United States. A few weeks ago, his absence against Houston Dynamo caused a drop in attendance, forcing the club to give away tickets for another game of the season to boost attendance. This time, the opposite happened, as Soldier Field recorded a historic attendance of fans to welcome the visit of Inter Miami.

Record attendance at Soldier Field in Chicago

Since his arrival at Inter Miami in the summer of 2023, with the regular MLS season already underway, Leo Messi had only faced Chicago Fire once... and it had to be in Miami. Therefore, it was the first time a city like Chicago, which has Michael Jordan as an idol, hosted a visit from Leo Messi, who had never been able to make an appearance in Chicago with Inter Miami due to various physical issues.

No one in the city wanted to miss what could be considered a unique event, and Soldier Field recorded an attendance of 62,358 spectators to enjoy the presence of Leo Messi. Moreover, they were able to savor it with a hard-earned draw (0-0) that moves Inter Miami further away from the MLS leadership... though with one less game. Messi, for his part, did everything he could to secure a victory, even hitting the woodwork twice with free kicks.

Fans once again disturb Messi

The excitement at Soldier Field in Chicago was palpable, and every time Leo Messi received the ball, the crowd went wild. It was the kind of atmosphere expected when seeing a star in action. However, some fans were unable to contain their excitement and managed to bypass security protocols to jump from the stands onto the field to try to take a photo with Leo Messi.

This situation only serves to question the decision made by the MLS a few weeks ago to ban Yassine Cheuko, Leo Messi's inseparable bodyguard, from entering their stadiums. "That’s the responsibility of the stadium's security staff. But let’s be honest: most aren’t fully focused on their duties," he said upon learning of the news about his suspension.