Messi's Debut: Al Ahly and Inter Miami Fight to Goalless Draw in Club World Cup Opener

The 2025 Fifa Club World Cup opened in Florida with a thrilling goalless draw between Al Ahly and Inter Miami. The match, held at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, attracted a crowd of over 60,000 fans, many eager to see Lionel Messi's debut with Inter Miami. Al Ahly dominated the first half, creating several scoring opportunities. However, they failed to convert these chances, leading to a draw. Al Ahly midfielder Taher Mohamed commented, "We started really well. We missed a lot of chances. So, I feel like we should focus more and train more about finishing." Fan George Sad added, "The game was excellent. We dominated the first half, but in the second half we didn't play well." Despite the missed opportunities, the match showcased the excitement of the revamped Club World Cup and the global appeal of the sport.