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News.com.au
17-06-2025
- Sport
- News.com.au
Tempers flare as Lionel Messi loses his cool and head butts opponent at FIFA Club World Cup
It's just a game gents. But don't tell Lionel Messi, who appeared to headbutt an opposition player in a fiery physical exchange in his side's FIFA Club World Cup Opener. The world renowned attacker, who usually lets his football do the talking, let tempers flare as he locked heads with Al-Ahly opponent Yasser Ibrahim. Watch every game of The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup LIVE on Kayo Sports | New to Kayo? Get your first month for just $1. Limited time offer. Messi's Inter Miami were held to a goalless draw on home soil in the tournament's heated opening match on Sunday. Things quickly turned ugly in the second half with the World Cup winner while waiting in the box for an attacking corner, when something was seemingly said by Ibrahim. The duo then squared up to each other and locked heads, before Messi appeared to lose his cool and knock his head into his opponent, as you can see in the video above. They exchanged more words before being separated by teammates. The incident spectacularly went unreviewed by VAR and neither player was punished as play continued, with each side taking only a point apiece. While the Argentinian escaped punishment, his teammates weren't as lucky in a much that saw five yellow cards, including for Messi's old Barcelona teammates now at Miami, Sergio Busquets and Luis Suarez. Messi almost sealed a victory for his side with almost the final kick of the game, hitting a shot off the post in a near miss. But it was Messi's incident with Ibrahim that left fans bewildered at full time. 'That's a straight red card,' one social media user wrote online. 'I thought Messi was a discipline player, I was wrong,' another said. Ibrahim certainly wasn't fazed by the brush with the eight time Ballon D'Or winner. The Egyptian is no stranger to big names, playing alongside famed Egyptian striker Mohamed Salah for his national side in the 2022 World Cup Qualifier. Meanwhile Messi will be frustrated given fast starts in the tournament from popular rivals at Bayern Munich and Paris Saint Germain, who both won their opening matches in their own groups. Inter Miami on the other hand have much to do in their remaining games in Group A against sides Porto and Palmeiras (who played out a draw of their own) in order to have hopes of qualifying for the Round of 16. They next play the Portuguese team on Friday morning.
The Sun
16-06-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
Lionel Messi appears to HEADBUTT Club World Cup opponent as tempers flare in Inter Miami's opening match
LIONEL MESSI appeared to headbutt an Al-Ahly star as tempers flared during the Club World Cup opener. Inter Miami were held to a goalless draw by the Egyptian side in the early hours of Sunday morning. 4 4 The revamped 32-team tournament held in the US got off to a fiery start and Messi was at the centre of the controversy. Inter Miami had a corner in the second-half and the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner waited in the box. But before the ball came in, Messi lost his cool after something was seemingly said by Al-Ahly defender Yasser Ibrahim. The pair then walked towards each other and squared up. Messi appeared to deliberately knock his head into Ibrahim as they stood face-to-face before they were separated by team-mates. Both players went unpunished and VAR did not review the incident. Fans were left shocked, with one saying: "Messi is shameless." JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS But others disagreed, writing: "He puts his head forward into Messi - Messi was just acting in self defence after he was headbutted first." It came during an ill-tempered match that saw five bookings, including ones for both Messi's old Barcelona pals Sergio Busquets and Luis Suarez. Group A is finely poised after Palmeiras and Porto also played out a 0-0 draw last night. Inter Miami face the Portuguese side next on Thursday night. 4 4
Saba Yemen
25-04-2025
- Sport
- Saba Yemen
Al Ahly Exits CAF Champions League After Draw With Mamelodi
Cairo – SABA: Egyptian club Al Ahly failed to continue its title defense in the CAF Champions League after a 1-1 draw against South Africa's Mamelodi Sundowns in a match held on Friday. Egyptian striker Taher Mohamed Taher gave the hosts—nicknamed "The Red Devils"—an early lead in the 24th minute of the first half. However, the South African side managed to equalize dramatically in the dying seconds, benefiting from an own goal scored by Al Ahly defender Yasser Ibrahim in the final minute of regular time at Cairo International Stadium. Thanks to the away goals rule, Mamelodi Sundowns secured a spot in the CAF Champions League semifinals, having played to a goalless draw in the first leg in South Africa. Mamelodi Sundowns will now await the winner of the other quarterfinal matchup between fellow Egyptian side Pyramids and South Africa's Orlando Pirates, currently underway. Whatsapp Telegram Email Print
Reuters
25-04-2025
- Sport
- Reuters
Mamelodi Sundowns to meet Pyramids in African Champions League final
CAIRO, April 25 (Reuters) - A last-gasp own goal gave Mamelodi Sundowns of South Africa an upset result over holders Al Ahly on Friday and a place against another Egyptian club, Pyramids, in next month's African Champions League final. Al Ahly defender Yasser Ibrahim turned the ball into his own net in stoppage time at the end of a semi-final second-leg tie in Cairo to see Sundowns eliminate the Egyptian giants on the away goals rule after a 1-1 draw. Later in the Egyptian capital, Pyramids twice came from behind to beat Orlando Pirates of South Africa 3-2 with Fiston Mayele scoring twice for the home side to advance to the deciding tie. Pyramids will play in their first Champions League final when they take on Sundowns in the first leg in Pretoria on May 24 and the return in Cairo on June 1. The first legs of both semi-finals last weekend ended goalless, handing a major advantage to the two Egyptians clubs who were hosting the return matches. Al Ahly, who have long been the dominant force in African club competition, were aiming for a sixth successive final and looked to be on their way after Taher Mohamed slammed home a stunning effort from the right in the 24th minute at a near-capacity Cairo International Stadium, awash in the red colours of the home team. Ahly needed only to hold on to their lead to ensure yet another final appearance but Sundowns forced several half-chances in the second half and threw on extra attackers in the closing stages to try to rescue a result. Their equaliser, however, was fortuitous as the ball struck unsighted defender Ibrahim on the back of his leg in a goalmouth melee and rolled into the net to send Sundowns through to their third final appearance, and first since 2016. Compatriots Pirates, who were winners in 1995 and runners-up in 2013, went ahead in the 40th minute at the Air Defence Stadium when Pyramids failed to clear a free kick and the ball fell for 20-year-old Relebohile Mofokeng to hammer home a right-footed half volley. But the lead lasted only four minutes before Mostafa Fathy provided a cross for Congolese striker Mayele to chest home an equaliser. Another rasping shot from youthful Mohau Nkota put Pirates back in front seven minutes into the second half but substitute Ramadan Sobhi equalised with his first touch after coming on to head home five minutes later. Mayele then reacted quickest to a rebound from a corner six minutes from time to ensure Pyramids' progress.
Straits Times
25-04-2025
- Sport
- Straits Times
Mamelodi Sundowns to meet Pyramids in African Champions League final
CAIRO - A last-gasp own goal gave Mamelodi Sundowns of South Africa an upset result over holders Al Ahly on Friday and a place against another Egyptian club, Pyramids, in next month's African Champions League final. Al Ahly defender Yasser Ibrahim turned the ball into his own net in stoppage time at the end of a semi-final second-leg tie in Cairo to see Sundowns eliminate the Egyptian giants on the away goals rule after a 1-1 draw. Later in the Egyptian capital, Pyramids twice came from behind to beat Orlando Pirates of South Africa 3-2 with Fiston Mayele scoring twice for the home side to advance to the deciding tie. Pyramids will play in their first Champions League final when they take on Sundowns in the first leg in Pretoria on May 24 and the return in Cairo on June 1. The first legs of both semi-finals last weekend ended goalless, handing a major advantage to the two Egyptians clubs who were hosting the return matches. Al Ahly, who have long been the dominant force in African club competition, were aiming for a sixth successive final and looked to be on their way after Taher Mohamed slammed home a stunning effort from the right in the 24th minute at a near-capacity Cairo International Stadium, awash in the red colours of the home team. Ahly needed only to hold on to their lead to ensure yet another final appearance but Sundowns forced several half-chances in the second half and threw on extra attackers in the closing stages to try to rescue a result. Their equaliser, however, was fortuitous as the ball struck unsighted defender Ibrahim on the back of his leg in a goalmouth melee and rolled into the net to send Sundowns through to their third final appearance, and first since 2016. Compatriots Pirates, who were winners in 1995 and runners-up in 2013, went ahead in the 40th minute at the Air Defence Stadium when Pyramids failed to clear a free kick and the ball fell for 20-year-old Relebohile Mofokeng to hammer home a right-footed half volley. But the lead lasted only four minutes before Mostafa Fathy provided a cross for Congolese striker Mayele to chest home an equaliser. Another rasping shot from youthful Mohau Nkota put Pirates back in front seven minutes into the second half but substitute Ramadan Sobhi equalised with his first touch after coming on to head home five minutes later. Mayele then reacted quickest to a rebound from a corner six minutes from time to ensure Pyramids' progress. REUTERS Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
