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Messi Struggles to Score as Inter Miami and Al Ahly Play 0-0 in Club World Cup
Inter Miami kicked off their 2025 FIFA Club World Cup campaign with a 0-0 draw against Egyptian champions Al Ahly at the Hard Rock Stadium, but Lionel Messi struggled to make the difference on a night dominated by defensive displays.
Al Ahly started brightly, pushing forward with confidence and creating several chances early on. However, Inter’s veteran goalkeeper Oscar Ustari was in top form, keeping his side in the game. His standout moment came when he saved a first-half penalty from Trezeguet, diving low to block the shot and recovering quickly to collect the tame follow-up.
Messi, who was largely quiet in the first half, began to show flashes of his brilliance after the break. He played a key role in Miami’s improved attacking rhythm, but Al Ahly’s keeper El Shenawy was equally up to the task. He denied Tadeo Allende from close range and later parried away Messi’s sharp drive from just outside the box. The Argentine also came close with a clever free-kick that curled around the wall but found the side netting.
Despite both teams showing intent, neither side could find the finishing touch. The result leaves everything to play for as Inter Miami prepare to face Porto in Atlanta on June 19, while Al Ahly take on Palmeiras in New Jersey on the same day.
Arsenal legend Paul Merson passes message to Mikel Arteta to place Kepa Arrizabalaga as the goalkeeper in the Carabao Cup final on Sunday.
In a recent interview he shared “Arsenal need to make a big decision whether to go with Kepa Arrizabalaga or David Raya in goal, Kepa has been first-choice in the Carabao Cup, and they should stick with him. It is only fair because he played well and took them to this stage”
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Former Manchester City player, Joleon Lescott shares his prediction on Arsenal FC ahead of their Champions League quarter-final clash.
It can be noted that Arsenal will face Sporting CP in the quarter-finals, while FC Barcelona will take on Atlético Madrid.
“I would not say so just because of the way they defend.
“I think a more compact team like Arsenal, and with the offensive talent that they have, I think will cause Barca a lot of problems because I still think there are frailties in their defensive line.”
He shared that Arsenal has a chance of going far in the competition.
Former captain of Watford, Troy Deeney shares his thoughts on Arsenal’s chances of winning a trophy this season.
He stated that PSG and Bayern Munich could perform better than Arsenal.
He also named Arsenal, PSG, and Bayern Munich as the top three favourites to win the UEFA Champions League.
The former captain added that he does not think Arsenal are the strongest team and could struggle against top sides like PSG and Bayern Munich.
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