Group A will be hoping to kick into gear on Matchday 2 after a goalless first round, meaning Inter Miami and Porto are chasing their first victories of the tournament when they meet on Thursday.
Messi fever swept over Miami for the Club World Cup opener last weekend, but the Herons were mightily fortunate to escape their duel against Al Ahly with a point. While the all-time great Argentine attempted to come to the fore late, it was Messi’s compatriot, Óscar Ustari, who stole the show.
