Lionel Messi's Inter Miami and Egypt's Al Ahly battle to scoreless draw in Club World Cup opener
Inter Miami was held to a scoreless draw against Egypt's Al Ahly in the opening game of the Club World Cup on Saturday (June 14, 2025) night.
In front of more than 60,000 fans at the Hard Rock Stadium, Miami survived a first half onslaught by 12-time African champion Al Ahly, which was denied a potential winning goal from the penalty spot when Trezeguet's effort was stopped by goalkeeper Oscar Ustari.
Miami had scoring chances in the second half, with Lionel Messi shaving the post with a free kick and then hitting the bar with a curling effort from long range in added time.
Miami had to rely on veteran Argentine goalkeeper Ustari to keep the game level in the first half, with the 38-year-old pulling off a number of saves as Al Ahly dominated with multiple chances.
He produced a crucial double save just before halftime — blocking Trezeguet's 43rd-minute penalty and then getting up quickly to deny the forward again on the rebound.
A draw leaves both teams with a battle to advance from Group A with tougher tests likely to come against Brazilian giant Palmeiras and Porto from Portugal. The top two advance to the round of 16.
Miami can be encouraged by its performance in the second half after being dominated in the first half.
The result: Group A: Inter Miami 0 drew with Al Ahly 0.
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