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The FIFA Club World Cup kicked off tonight, with Lionel Messi, Sergio Busquets, and Luis Suarez's Inter Miami failing to go beyond a goalless draw against Egyptian side Al Ahly from Cairo. It wasn't
Lionel Messi and a heavy security presence were on show as the revamped Club World Cup got under way in the United States on Saturday. Host city side Inter Miami, led by Argentine legend Messi, played out an entertaining goalless again Egyptian giants Al Ahly to kick off the tournament.
Lionel Messi drew vast crowds and showed flashes of his brilliance when his Inter Miami side were held to a goalless draw by African giants Al-Ahly as the revamped Club World Cup got off to a festive start on Saturday.
The highlights, moments and new elements debuted in the FIFA Club World Cup curtain-raiser between Inter Miami and Al Ahly.
Many of the participating clubs have made big signings ahead of the tournament start as they battle for the trophy and remarkable prize money on offer, which could reach £100milion for the winner. The final takes place in Jersey on July 13.
Lionel Messi drew vast crowds and showed flashes of his brilliance when his Inter Miami side were held to a goalless draw by African giants Al-Ahly as the revamped Club World Cup got off to a festive start on Saturday.