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 and said it was because of 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-Puerto Rico Soccer Match Relocated Amid Chicago Unrest
The upcoming friendly soccer match between Argentina and Puerto Rico has been shifted from Chicago to Florida due to local unrest linked to immigration policies.
A soccer friendly between Argentina and Puerto Rico, originally set for Oct. 13 at Soldier Field in Chicago, is now scheduled to take place at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale. The relocation follows an immigration crackdown that has led to unrest in Chicago and the deployment of the National Guard by President Donald Trump to manage protests. An official from the Argentine Football Association confirmed the move, citing safety concerns amidst the local turmoil.