Lionel Messi confirmed flashes of his brilliance as his Inter Miami facet had been held to a goalless draw by African giants Al Ahly within the revamped Membership World Cup opener.
In entrance of greater than 60,000 followers on the Arduous Rock Stadium, Miami survived a primary half onslaught by 12-time African champion Al Ahly, which was denied a possible successful objective from the penalty spot when Trézéguet’s effort was stopped by goalkeeper Oscar Ustari.
Miami had scoring probabilities within the second half, with Messi shaving the put up with a free kick after which hitting the bar with a curling effort from lengthy vary in added time.
Inter Miami subsequent face FC Porto on Thursday in Atlanta whereas Al Ahly will tackle Palmeiras in New York.
Data from The Related Press and Reuters was used on this report.
