There will be a time, said Lionel Messi’s friend and former Argentina team-mate Sergio Agüero, when football (soccer) in the United States will be divided into two periods: Before Messi and After Messi.

An Argentine not named Messi was the MVP for Inter Miami in the Club World Cup on Saturday night. The star in the tournament opener was goalkeeper Oscar Ustari.Ustari made eight saves, including on a penalty kick and a goal-line intervention,

The expanded Club World Cup has kicked off with healthy crowds, "Messi mania" and a festival atmosphere in Miami, giving an early vindication to world football body FIFA after fears of empty stands and global disinterest.

There isn’t a more iconic figure in modern sports than Inter Miami star and global soccer legend Lionel Messi. At this stage of his career, Messi has made it clear that his top priorities are staying healthy and being happy.

The highlights, moments and new elements debuted in the FIFA Club World Cup curtain-raiser between Inter Miami and Al Ahly.