Lionel Messi twice came close to scoring the winning goal in an lively opening to FIFA’s newly expanded Club World Cup as Al Ahly and Inter Miami delivered a 0-0 draw that was mixed in quality but full of action and ultimately watched by a bumper crowd at the Hard Rock Stadium.

Inter Miami CF have unveiled Riptide, their new adidas third kit for the 2025 season, as the club looks to make waves at the FIFA Club World Cup, Leagues Cup and across MLS.

The Miami owner expressed hopes for Messi to play at Miami Freedom Park, the Herons' new stadium set to open in 2026

The CBA between MLS and the MLSPA states that players can receive 50% of the prize money, up to $1 million, in undefined tournaments, which includes the Club World Cup, a competition that had not been announced at the time of CBA negotiations.