Soccer-Chicago Fire offer fans credit amid Messi uncertainty

FILE PHOTO: Sep 20, 2023; Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA; Inter Miami CF forward Lionel Messi (10) runs with the ball against the Toronto FC during the first half at DRV PNK Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo

(Reuters) - Major League Soccer's Chicago Fire have offered a financial incentive to ticket holders who attend their home game against Inter Miami on Wednesday given the uncertainty surrounding Lionel Messi's availability.

The seven-times Ballon d'Or winner has missed Miami's last three games with a muscle injury and his status has surely been on the minds of many of the 61,500 fans who have tickets for the sold-out match at Soldier Field.