FIFA Club World Cup 2025 LIVE — Al Ahly vs Inter Miami updates, Lionel Messi expected in action
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Lionel Messi and Inter Miami will kick off the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 when they face Al Ahly of Egypt on Sunday at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, United States.
When Lionel Messi made his surprise move to Inter Miami in July 2023, the club was just around five-and-a-half years old, reeling in the depths of the Major League Soccer (MLS) Eastern Conference table and written off for the season.
However, the Argentine wasted no time making his presence felt, scoring 10 goals in his first seven games, and just over a month later, Miami secured its first-ever piece of silverware - the Leagues Cup.
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Messi Magic in FIFA Club World Cup — Argentina star looks to inspire Miami to realise another American dream
When Lionel Messi made his surprise move to Inter Miami in July 2023, the club was just around five-and-a-half years old, reeling in the depths of the Major League Soccer (MLS) Eastern Conference table and written off for the season.
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