Chicago Fire 0-0 Inter Miami: Lionel Messi Strikes Bar Twice In Goalless Draw

Lionel Messi gave it everything but couldn’t find the net on a chilly night in Chicago, as Inter Miami played out a goalless draw. The Argentine superstar came close three times from free kicks, hitting the crossbar once and missing narrowly on two more. Chicago had their chances too, but Inter Miami goalkeeper Oscar Ustari came up big with seven saves, including a huge one late on to deny Jonathan Bamba from close range. Chris Brady was solid at the other end, stopping Messi early and finishing with three saves of his own.

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Updated on: 14 April 2025 2:34 pm

Major League Soccer Chicago Fire vs Inter Miami: Lionel Messi

MLS: Chicago Fire vs Inter Miami | Photo: AP/David Banks

Chicago Fire forward Jonathan Bamba, left, defends Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi, right, during the second half of an MLS soccer game in Chicago.

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MLS: Chicago Fire vs Inter Miami | Photo: AP/David Banks

Chicago Fire defender Mauricio Pineda, left, defends against Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi (10) during the first half of an MLS soccer game in Chicago.

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MLS: Chicago Fire vs Inter Miami | Photo: AP/David Banks

Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi (10) takes a free kick against the Chicago Fire during the second half of an MLS soccer game in Chicago.

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Major League Soccer Chicago Fire vs Inter Miami: Luis Suárez

MLS: Chicago Fire vs Inter Miami | Photo: AP/David Banks

Inter Miami forward Luis Suárez (9) leaps over Chicago Fire goalkeeper Chris Brady (1) as he makes a save during the first half of an MLS soccer game in Chicago.

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MLS: Chicago Fire vs Inter Miami | Photo: AP/David Banks

Inter Miami forward Luis Suárez (9) is defended by Chicago Fire defender Jack Elliott, right, during the second half of an MLS soccer game in Chicago.

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Major League Soccer Chicago Fire vs Inter Miami: Carlos Terán

MLS: Chicago Fire vs Inter Miami | Photo: AP/David Banks

Chicago Fire defender Carlos Terán, left, defends against Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi during the second half of an MLS soccer game in Chicago.

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Major League Soccer Chicago Fire vs Inter Miami: Maximiliano Falcón

MLS: Chicago Fire vs Inter Miami | Photo: AP/David Banks

Inter Miami defender Maximiliano Falcón, left, and Chicago Fire forward Hugo Cuypers, right, vie for the ball during the first half of an MLS soccer game in Chicago.

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