Messi disappointed in the first club World Cup match: 0-0 against Al Ahly!

Messi disappointed in the first club World Cup match: 0-0 against Al Ahly!

Miami Gardens, FL, USA - In Miami, the FIFA Club World Championship 2025 started on June 14th with a large contingent: In the Hard Rock Stadium, which holds up to 65,000 spectators, Inter Miami competed against Al-Nahry from Egypt. But despite all expectations, the meeting ended in a disappointing 0-0 draw. According to Bild Messi could not spray the hoped -for gloss.

Messi, who was on the pitch for Inter Miami, often had to free himself from the clasp of soulful defenders in the first half of the game. Al-Nahry was brave and was given a goal in the 30th minute, which, however, did not count due to offside. The penalty was even more dramatic in the 41st minute: Trezeguet could not accommodate him in the opposing goal, since the keeper Óscar Ustari showed an impressive parade. The latter was finally chosen as the MVP of the game because he inserted a total of eight parades, including the decisive penalty.

Messi's efforts without reward

In the second half, Messi failed again when his free kick in the 64th minute hit the outside network - a moment that initially caused excitement among the fans. Shortly before the end, in added time (90 ’+5), it was again Messi's shot, which was directed to the crossbar by Al-Aholys Keeper El Shenawy. Despite these opportunities, Inter Miami couldn't win the game.

The number of viewers of 60,927 was a solid sign for the hosts, even if the team has had little shine in the MLS performance in the past few weeks. However, the competition is strong: Al-Nahry is an experienced opponent and can look back on a proud 45 titles in the Egyptian Premier League and 26 continental successes, such as Statesman

club World Cup with global flair

The World Cup 2025 is an event that is celebrated not only in Miami, but in a total of 11 cities in the United States. It comprises 32 teams from six continental associations, including the last four world champions, which makes the event extremely exciting. Meanwhile, FIFA has announced that players from 81 countries and among them are represented by 26 world champions in the cadres. Messi will not be the only star of the tournament, because greats like Kylian Mbappé and Hugo Lloris are there, as on FIFA to be read.

The next games also promise a lot of excitement: Bavaria Munich meets Auckland City, while PSG competes against Atlético Madrid. Tickets for the encounters are available on the official FIFA page, and the action is transmitted via various television channels and streaming services around the world, which increases the anticipation for the coming days. In the words of the football fan: it remains exciting!