Lionel Messi showed flashes of his brilliance as his Inter Miami side were held to a goalless draw by African giants Al Ahly in the revamped Club World Cup opener.
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, which was denied a potential winning goal from the penalty spot when Trézéguet‘s effort was stopped by goalkeeper Oscar Ustari.
Miami had scoring chances in the second half, with Messi shaving the post with a free kick and then hitting the bar with a curling effort from long range in added time.
Inter Miami next face FC Porto on Thursday in Atlanta while Al Ahly will take on Palmeiras in New York.
Information from The Associated Press and Reuters was used in this report.
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