Fire offer insurance in advance of Lionel Messi visit Aug. 31

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Just in case Chicago is not Lionel Messi's kind of town for a second consecutive season, the Fire are taking precautions for a scheduled game against Inter Miami on Aug. 31 in the Windy City.

The MLS club said it will offer either a $250 or $100 voucher if Messi fails to play in Chicago later this season.

Messi missed an Inter Miami game at Chicago late last season for what