After months of anticipation, the FIFA Club World Cup finally arrived on Saturday, June 14.
Inter Miami rode their luck at times given Al Ahly's threatening pace in behind. If not for a better final touch in certain moments, the Egyptian side could've walked away with all three points. Still, given tempered expectations for what to expect from the opener, it was an exciting game despite no player christening the tournament with a goal.
Javier Mascherano likely had his best halftime team talk yet as Herons coach as they looked the better side in the second 45. But, the increased amount of possession couldn't lead to a breakthrough. Lionel Messi came close multiple times, but the first Club World Cup game in this new era ended goalless. Silly yellow cards for Sergio Busquets and Luis Suárez could end up costing the team later as well.
From special player introductions, stunning visuals and highlight goalkeeping plays, here are the standout moments from the Club World Cup curtain-raiser.






