The FIFA Club World Cup opener was a scoreless draw, lacking a magical Lionel Messi moment in Miami Gardens, Florida.

In the early days of the new-look Club World Cup, the primary question is still about what the in-stadium vibes will feel like rather than how each team will play. At MetLife Stadium on Sunday, the crowd skewed heavily in Palmeiras' favor, with green-clad fans vocal for the entirety of the 90 minutes.

Al Ahly comes out of Egypt having qualified after winning the CAF Champions League in 2020-21. This is the club’s 10th trip to the CWC, and fourth year in a row. Al Ahly has finished third in three of the last four tournaments.

FIFA Club World Cup is officially underway, as Lionel Messi and Inter Miami played in a scoreless draw against Al Ahly in Group A action.

FIFA Club World Cup kicks off Saturday night, and new users can wager on the matches with the DraftKings promo code for $300 in bonus bets

In the world of sports, certain names will always loom large. For modern soccer fans, it's impossible to overlook Lionel Messi. The Argentine superstar might not be the biggest man around, but his resume towers over the competition.

This was not the start to the Club World Cup that FIFA wanted. Ticket sales have caused concern for the sport's governing body, and a 0-0 draw between Inter Mia

Law enforcement agencies are coordinating their response plans ahead of major upcoming sporting events in Miami like the FIFA Club World Cup, targeting general security and human trafficking.