US EditionLionel Messi’s Inter Miami and Egypt’s Al Ahly Battle to Scoreless Draw in Club World Cup Opener
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, JUN 15 – Both teams created multiple chances but failed to score as goalkeepers Oscar Ustari and Mohamed El Shenawy made crucial saves in front of nearly 61,000 fans, officials said.
- Inter Miami and Egypt's Al Ahly played a scoreless draw on June 14, 2025, at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens during the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup opening fixture.
- The match was critical as both teams aimed to secure three points for progression in Group A, with Inter Miami missing their usual starting goalkeeper due to injury.
- Al Ahly dominated early and earned a penalty two minutes before halftime, but Inter Miami's backup goalkeeper Oscar Ustari saved the spot kick from Trezeguet, who is 38 years old.
- Inter Miami had 11 shots with four on target and 44% possession, while Al Ahly held 56% possession and nine shots; Ustari was named Man of the Match for his critical saves.
- The draw leaves Palmeiras and Porto as Group A favorites, with Inter Miami and Al Ahly needing wins in upcoming matches to stay in knockout contention.
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Lionel Messi and Inter Miami were held to a 0-0 draw by Egyptian side Al Ahly on Saturday as FIFA's new 32-team tournament got off to a smooth start in front of 60,927 fans in Florida. Messi was denied a storybook stoppage-time winner when he saw his curling shot from 20 yards out tipped on to the bar by Mohamed El Shenawy as Miami piled on the pressure in the final minutes of the game. Al Ahly, who were cheered on by over 10,000 of their suppor…
At the start of the World Cup in the USA, Al-Ahly separated from Egypt and Inter Miami 0:0.
Footballers from Egypt's Al Ahly and Inter Miami played to a draw (0:0) at the opening match of the Club World Cup, which is being held in the USA from June 15 to July 13.
Oscar Ustari, goalkeeper of Inter Miami attacking the prison with which he kept his own people alive. Photo: Messi’s FIFACWCEL Inter Miami could not go from the tie to 0 against his Egyptian rival Al Ahly at the start of the Club World Cup. The match was held on Saturday, June 14 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, Florida, before more than 60,000 spectators. Match corresponding to the date 1 of Group A, where there is also the Palmeiras of Brazil, a…
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