"In front of more than 60,000 fans at the Hard Rock Stadium, Miami survived a first half onslaught by 12-time African champion Al Ahly."
"Messi showed flashes of his brilliance, shaving the post with a free kick and then hitting the bar with a curling effort from long range."
Lionel Messi's Inter Miami faced a goalless draw against Al Ahly during the opening match of the revamped Club World Cup. Despite a challenging first half, where Al Ahly nearly scored from a penalty, Miami's defense held strong. Messi showcased his skill with two near-goals in the second half, coming close with both a free kick and a long-range shot. With the match ending in a stalemate, Inter Miami prepares to face FC Porto next, while Al Ahly is set to play against Palmeiras.
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