Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami were held to a goalless draw by Egypt’s Al Ahly in their opening match of the Club World Cup, which kicked off smoothly in Florida.
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The highly anticipated clash ended 0–0, but not without drama. Messi nearly secured a stoppage-time winner for Miami, only to see his curling 20-yard shot spectacularly tipped onto the crossbar by Al Ahly goalkeeper Mohamed El Shenawy.
Al Ahly, meanwhile, missed a golden opportunity to take the lead in the first half. Egyptian international Trezeguet’s penalty was saved by Argentine keeper Oscar Ustari, keeping the match finely poised.
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Both teams now turn their focus to the next round. Inter Miami will face FC Porto on Thursday in Atlanta, while Al Ahly take on Palmeiras in New York.
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