Inter Miami CF Honors Lionel Messi: Breaking Records and Celebrating Victory

Inter Miami CF to Honor Lionel Messi Before Match Against Chicago Fire FC

Inter Miami CF will be recognizing Lionel Messi 's latest Copa America title before their match against Chicago Fire FC on Saturday night at Chase Stadium . Messi , who won the title with Argentina , will be honored during a brief ceremony before the Major League Soccer match.

The ceremony will mark Messi 's 45th team trophy , making him the most decorated soccer player in history . The Copa America final saw Argentina defeat Colombia 1 - 0 , with Messi playing a crucial role in the victory.

The match kicks off at 7:30 p.m. ET , with Inter Miami leading the Supporters ' Shield Standings with 50 points . The club also holds the top spot in MLS with 54 goals scored , five more than the next team.

Inter Miami CF vs. Chicago Fire FC : What to Expect

Inter Miami CF will face Chicago Fire FC in their upcoming MLS match , with both teams looking to secure vital points . Inter Miami will be without Messi , who is currently sidelined with a right ankle ligament injury.

The match will also mark the debut of Inter Miami 's retro - inspired third kit , which pays homage to 80s Miami style . In addition , the Club 's Scoreboard Shoutout program will kick off , allowing fans to dedicate messages displayed on the stadium scoreboard to support local community - based organizations.

Notably , Inter Miami players Drake Callender and Robert Taylor recently made Club history by reaching 100 appearances each across all competitions . The Club is coming off a 3 - 1 win over Toronto FC , with Federico Redondo shining with a brace.

Inter Miami CF Community Initiatives and Player Milestones

Inter Miami has announced a new community initiative that allows fans to give back by purchasing Scoreboard Shoutouts . The proceeds from this initiative will go to selected local organizations each month , with the Glioblastoma Research Organization benefiting from upcoming matches.

In terms of player milestones , Messi and Leonardo Campana are leading scorers in Club history , with Campana having 28 goals and Messi with 25 . Drake Callender and Robert Taylor have made history with 100 appearances each , while Julian Gressel has recorded an assist in five consecutive matches.

Inter Miami CF 's Record Against Chicago Fire FC and Scouting Report

Inter Miami and Chicago Fire have previously faced off six times , with Inter Miami holding a record of one win , one draw , and four losses against the Fire . Chicago Fire FC will enter the match after a recent 0 - 1 win over FC Cincinnati , with a total of 25 points in the Eastern Conference standings.