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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.
Chelsea player Enzo Fernández is in discussions to join Manchester City. This information was revealed by Fabrizio Romano, who shared that the two clubs are discussing a potential deal.
He wrote: “Enzo Fernández has a verbal agreement with Manchester City on personal terms.
“Deal depends on club-to-club decision, as #MCFC have not sent an official bid yet, but contacts will take place soon; decision on price is up to Chelsea.
“Enzo could be out again this weekend.”
Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca mentions his captains for the team. He mentions Rúben Dias and Erling Haaland.
He shared “We have experienced players. For sure, we have leaders. Now we need to wait four or five more days until the transfer window closes to see if we can add one or two more captains to Ruben [Dias] and Erling , who at the moment are the two captains.”
Maresca confirmed the pair as part of his leadership group ahead of the 2026/27 season, with two more captains expected to be selected after the transfer window closes.
Chelsea manager speaks on the team and shares thoughts on considering a change in goalkeepers, giving another goalkeeper, Mike Penders, a chance.
“Penders is part of the squad, so he has an opportunity. We will decide and then I am giving the team tomorrow to the players, so I prefer to respect that they know first.”
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