Lionel Messi and a heavy security presence were on show as the revamped Club World Cup got under way in the United States on Saturday. Host city side Inter Miami, led by Argentine legend Messi, played out an entertaining goalless again Egyptian giants Al Ahly to kick off the tournament.

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami were held to a scoreless draw against Egypt's Al Ahly in the opening game of the Club World Cup.

Lionel Messi drew vast crowds and showed flashes of his brilliance when his Inter Miami side were held to a goalless draw by African giants Al-Ahly as the revamped Club World Cup got off to a festive start on Saturday.

The ball still ricocheted into the outside of the net, giving the appearance he scored. Messi’s reaction said it all. He raised his arms over his head, through his hair, and onto the back of his head.

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Although he did not score, Lionel Messi again proved his worth with Inter Miami, showing some brilliance and avoiding injury as they got off to a decent start in the Club World Cup with a goalless draw against African giants Al-Ahly from Egypt on Saturday.

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Inter Miami CF's Lionel Messi came close in the final moments, and Al Ahly’s Trézéguet missed a penalty kick in the first half as the opening match of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup worked its way to a scoreless draw at Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium.

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Lionel Messi and Inter Miami were held to a scoreless draw against Egypt’s Al Ahly in the opening game of the Club World Cup

Despite the lack of goals, the match between Inter Miami and Al-Ahly delivered thrilling moments from start to finish this Saturday (14th) in the opening of the Club World Cup.And Lionel Messi was