Inter Miami and Al Ahly shared the spoils in a goalless but gripping opening game of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup at Hard Rock Stadium.
The spotlight may have been on Lionel Messi, but it was goalkeeper Óscar Ustari who stole the first-half show with a string of superb saves to keep the Egyptians at bay.
Wessam Abou Ali, Emam Ashour, and Achraf Dari were all denied, while Trézéguet saw a penalty and rebound spectacularly saved just before the break.
Miami improved after halftime, with Tadeo Allende drawing a fine stop from Mohamed El Shenawy before Messi nearly won it late on with a curling strike that crashed off the bar.
In a group that also features Porto and Palmeiras, both teams may rue missed chances but can be encouraged by their resilience.
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