MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Lionel Messi was denied a sensational late winner as Inter Miami had to settle for a 0-0 draw against Egypt's Al Ahly in the opening game of the Club World Cup on ...

They are Messi fans but were rooting for Al Ahly. Other fans wore scarves that were half Inter Miami and half Al Ahly. “I am just hoping for a good game,” Michael Zekri said.

Inter Miami’s goalkeeper Óscar Ustari saved a first-half penalty, and Al‑Ahly’s Mohamed El‑Shenawy denied Messi late on, even tipping a long-range strike onto the crossbar.

Inter Miami kicked off the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 with a thrilling 0-0 draw against Al Ahly in the tournament’s opening match at Hard Rock Stadium, with Lionel Messi leading the squad both on and ...

Inter Miami’s Lionel Messi, right, and goalkeeper Oscar Ustari stand next to the trophy prior to the Club World Cup group A soccer match between Al Ahly and Inter Miami in Miami, Fla., Saturday ...

42' Al Ahly 0-0 Inter Miami Oh my! Trezeguet goes left, Ustari stands up and makes a brilliant save.Then Trezeguet makes a real hash of the rebound, which bobbles back into the goalkeeper’s ...

The Al Ahly players have energetically dashed out to warm-up. The cheers contrast with the cold, anonymous reception of Inter Miami's superstars half an hour ago and only add to the feeling that ...

There are reports that Messi is happy in Miami, but it’s clear that Al-Ahli will spare no expense to lure him to the Middle East. The 38-year-old has been sensational since joining Miami.

Al Ahly’s goalkeeper Mohamed El Shenawy, right, saves an attempt on goal during the Club World Cup group A soccer match between Al Ahly and Inter Miami in Miami, Fla., Saturday, June 14, 2025.

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Lionel Messi was denied a sensational late winner as Inter Miami had to settle for a 0-0 draw against Egypt’s Al Ahly in the opening game of the Club World Cup on ...

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Lionel Messi was denied on a long shot in extra time and Inter Miami and Egypt’s Al Ahly settled for a scoreless draw in the opening ...