The much-anticipated debut of FIFA's new global club tournament delivered fireworks despite the lack of goals as Lionel Messi's Inter Miami were held to a dramatic 0-0 draw by Egyptian giants Al Ahly before a roaring crowd of 60,927 at Hard Rock Stadium.

The Argentine superstar nearly wrote another fairytale ending when his exquisite curling effort in stoppage time was miraculously tipped onto the crossbar by Al Ahly goalkeeper Mohamed El Shenawy, preserving the deadlock after Miami's late onslaught.

The African champions had their own moment of regret when Egyptian international Mahmoud Hassan "Trezeguet" saw his first-half penalty saved by Miami shot-stopper Oscar Ustari. The match swung end-to-end throughout, with both teams creating golden opportunities to break the deadlock.

El Shenawy emerged as the hero again in the dying seconds, producing a spectacular reflex save to deny Maxi Falcon's powerful header as Miami threw everything forward in search of a winner. The Egyptian keeper's heroics ensured his side earned a valuable point against Messi and company.

FIFA officials breathed sighs of relief as concerns about fan turnout proved unfounded - the stadium swelled with passionate supporters well before kickoff. Over ten thousand traveling Al Ahly fans transformed sections of the venue into a sea of red, their chants echoing through South Florida like they were playing at home in Cairo.

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