Lionel Messi was denied a sensational late winner as Inter Miami had to settle for a 0-0 draw against Egypt’s Al Ahly in the opening game of the Club World Cup on Saturday night.

The first match of the Club World Cup may have ended in a 0-0 draw between Al Ahly and Inter Miami, but it wasn't for a lack of trying at Hard Rock Stadium on Saturday. Trezeguet missed a penalty in the first half of play,

Al Ahly comes out of Egypt having qualified after winning the CAF Champions League in 2020-21. This is the club’s 10th trip to the CWC, and fourth year in a row. Al Ahly has finished third in three of the last four tournaments.