BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — A soccer match between Argentina and Puerto Rico, originally scheduled for next week in Chicago, has been relocated to Florida amid the immigration crackdown in the city, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press on Wednesday. The friendly match was supposed to be played on Oct. 13 at Soldier Field in Chicago but will be moved to Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale. An Argentine Football Association executive confirmed the move to the AP, stating it was due to the unrest in Chicago, where President Donald Trump has deployed the National Guard to quell protests against the immigration crackdown. The official spoke on condition of anonymity because the relocation had not been publicly announced.
Argentina vs. Puerto Rico Soccer Match Relocated Amid Chicago Immigration Tensions
The friendly soccer match between Argentina and Puerto Rico has been moved from Chicago to Florida due to heightened tensions over immigration enforcement in the city, as confirmed by an Argentine Football Association executive.
The friendly soccer match scheduled for October 13 between Argentina and Puerto Rico has been relocated from Soldier Field in Chicago to Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale. This decision comes amid an immigration crackdown in Chicago, which has prompted unrest and the deployment of National Guard troops by President Trump. Sources indicate the relocation is a precautionary measure to ensure safety amidst these tensions.
