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.

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Lionel Messi was denied on a long shot in extra time and Inter Miami and Egypt’s Al Ahly settled for a scoreless draw in the opening game of the Club World Cup.

Lionel Messi has reigned at the top of world soccer for over two decades. With countless trophies, unmatched consistency, and a style of play that changed the game, he’s widely regarded as the greatest of all time.