Lionel Messi plays 1st MLS match at Soldier Field, breaking Chicago Fire attendance record

“It’s just quality” - Ex-USMNT coach Gregg Berhalter explains why Lionel Messi is the ‘greatest player in the world’

Chicago Fire head coach Gregg Berhalter reckons Lionel Messi is the greatest player in the world due to his quality, understanding of the game, and set piece ability.

Lionel Messi plays 1st MLS match at Soldier Field, breaking Chicago Fire attendance record

Dreams became reality for many fans in attendance as Lionel Messi took the pitch against the Chicago Fire at Soldier Field. The international star missed his team's last two MLS games in Chicago because of injury

Luis Suarez reveals the one question he never asks Lionel Messi

Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez are as thick as thieves. That should come as no surprise given they’ve played 291 games together at Barcelona and Inter Miami. Messi and Suarez have enjoyed tremendous success together across two leaguesGetty The duo are incredibly close off the field too and have holidayed together with their families. However, with Messi and Suarez aged 37 and 38 respectively, both are under no illusions the end of their careers is…

Messi effect: Chicago Fire breaks attendance record to see Inter Miami’s No. 10

Lionel Messi's drawing power is undeniable. Even a scoreless draw between Inter Miami and the Chicago Fire drew a record crowd to Soldier Field. The Argentine star is transforming MLS attendance figures. The Messi effect is felt in any stadium. It doesn’t matter if it’s in Panama, Jamaica, or even in MLS itself. After the entertaining match, although without goals, between Chicago Fire and Inter Miami, the League announced a surprising attendanc…