Lionel Messi and Inter Miami drew 0-0 against Al Ahly in the FIFA Club World Cup opening game last night. The Argentine star was close on a few occasions to

As the 2024 MLS Supporters' Shield winner, Inter Miami earned a place in the 2025 Club World Cup as a host country representative. That, in turn, means Messi will be taking part in a FIFA tournament this summer, albeit one where he isn't representing Argentina.

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.