Messi's appeal is still too great

In contrast to concerns about empty stands at the opening match of the 2025 Club World Cup, the match between Inter Miami and Al Ahly on the morning of June 15 attracted a large number of fans to watch.

Messi started in the opening match of the Club World Cup. Photo: Reuters .

The organizers recorded that nearly 61,000 spectators came to the Hard Rock Stadium, which has a capacity of 65,000 seats, to watch Messi and his teammates play the opening match of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup. The moment the Argentine superstar stepped out of the tunnel onto the field created a frenzied atmosphere in the stands.

Ahead of the match, the organizers revealed that they were having trouble selling tickets. Despite the stadium's large capacity, only about 20,000 tickets were sold, forcing FIFA to quickly seek solutions to improve the situation.

Messi has been a huge draw for Inter Miami, helping to draw in crowds. The average attendance at Chase Stadium was estimated at 20,663 last season, when the stadium had a maximum capacity of 21,550.

In the stands, many famous faces also came to watch Messi play. The camera caught the moment FIFA President, Gianni Infantino, sat and chatted with two legends Ronaldo de Lima and Roberto Baggio.

Many VIP faces were present in the stands of Hard Rock Stadium.

In this match, Inter Miami had a hard-fought 0-0 draw with Al Ahly. If they had taken advantage of their chances, Al Ahly could have scored in the first half with 6 shots on target. Goalkeeper Ustari played the role of hero for Inter Miami with a penalty save after Trezeguet's shot.

With what they have shown, not many fans believe that Inter Miami can create a surprise against European representative Porto in the next match.

Messi scores on the day Inter Miami suffers a heavy loss Lionel Messi scored the only goal for Inter Miami in a 1-4 loss to Minnesota United in round 12 of MLS on the morning of May 11.

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