The ball still ricocheted into the outside of the net, giving the appearance he scored. Messi’s reaction said it all. He raised his arms over his head, through his hair, and onto the back of his head.

Placed into Group H of the FIFA Club World Cup, Real Madrid find themselves alongside Pachuca, RB Salzburg, and Al Hilal in a bid to make it to the knockouts of the event.Needless to say, they are

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami were held to a scoreless draw against Egypt's Al Ahly in the opening game of the Club World Cup.

Lionel Messi drew vast crowds and showed flashes of his brilliance when his Inter Miami side were held to a goalless draw by African giants Al-Ahly as the revamped Club World Cup got off to a festive start on Saturday.

The summer of soccer will take a new look this year with the FIFA Club World Cup, which comes to the U.S. for the first edition of the expanded competition that will see 32 teams from around the world compete for a share of the $1 billion prize purse.

Inter Miami opens the 2025 Club World Cup against Al-Ahly of Egypt. Is Lionel Messi playing? Here's what we know, plus TV schedule.

Although he did not score, Lionel Messi again proved his worth with Inter Miami, showing some brilliance and avoiding injury as they got off to a decent start in the Club World Cup with a goalless draw against African giants Al-Ahly from Egypt on Saturday.

The celebration of club soccer that will grip the United States this summer kicks off in Miami as Lionel Messi looks to win the Club World Cup for the fourth time in his career. While has has previously won in 2009,

Many of the participating clubs have made big signings ahead of the tournament start as they battle for the trophy and remarkable prize money on offer, which could reach £100milion for the winner. The final takes place in Jersey on July 13.