'Want To Be FIFA President For One Minute?': Gianni Infantino, IShowSpeed Share A Laugh At FIFA CWC 2025
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Infantino jested around as he asked the American streamer if he wanted to be the 'FIFA President for a minute', and the teenager grabbed the opportunity with both hands.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino enjoyed a light-hearted moment with American streamer IShowSpeed during the revamped edition of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 opening game between Inter Miami and Al Ahly at the Hard Rock Stadium.
The 55-year-old jested around as he asked the American streamer if he wanted to be the 'FIFA President for a minute', and the teenager grabbed the opportunity with both hands. Legendary Brazilian footballer Ronaldo also helped the streamer wear the FIFA President's blazer.
Lionel Messi's Inter Miami played out a goalless draw against Egyptian giants Al Ahly in the absence of full-back Jordi Alba and midfielder Yannick Bright for this match.
The eight-time Ballon d'Or winner came close to scoring several times, including a free kick that narrowly missed the target, and a brilliant curling shot in second-half added time, which was superbly saved by Al Ahly's goalkeeper, Mohamed El Shenawy. Miami's goalkeeper, Oscar Ustari, prevented a first-half setback by saving a penalty taken by Egyptian player Trezeguet.
The match drew notable attendees, including Inter Miami owner Sir David Beckham and legendary Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger and despite the lack of goals, the match was engaging. Al Ahly dominated the first half, while Miami improved significantly after the break.
Al Ahly easily penetrated Miami's defence early on, with Emam Ashour being denied by Ustari after a setup by Trezeguet. In the 31st minute, Palestine international striker Wessam Abou Ali's goal was ruled out for offside, and shortly after, his powerful shot was tipped over by Ustari.
Al Ahly was awarded a penalty when Telasco Segovia fouled Zizo, but Trezeguet's weak attempt was parried away by Ustari, and the former Aston Villa forward couldn't react quickly to the rebound.
Miami showed resilience after the interval, with Messi nearly scoring in the 64th minute from a free-kick that brushed the post and hit the side-netting, misleading some of the crowd into thinking he had scored.
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June 15, 2025, 13:39 IST
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