Al Ahly 0, Inter Miami 0 β Messi comes close
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FIFA Club World Cup buzz is building
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The expanded Club World Cup has kicked off with healthy crowds, "Messi mania" and a festival atmosphere in Miami, giving an early vindication to world football body FIFA after fears of empty stands and global disinterest.
Seattle soccer fans will have a chance to watch 17-year-old star Franco Mastantuono when River Plate faces the Urawa Red Diamonds on Tuesday at Lumen Field.
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.