Lionel Messi and Inter Miami will kick off FIFA's new 32-team Club World Cup when the Major League Soccer side take on Egypt's Al Ahly in the June 15 opener, the draw for the tournament revealed on Thursday.

FIFA Club World Cup 2025: Neymar's Al Hilal to face Real Madrid; Messi's Inter Miami take on Egypt's Al Ahly

Former Fulham striker Aleksandar Mitrovic was on target as Al Hilal, buoyed by Neymar returning to training this week, swept past Al Shorta 5-0 in the AFC Champions League Elite late Tuesday in Riyadh.

AFC Champions League: Al Hilal, buoyed by Neymar's return, romp past Al Shorta 5-0

Al-Nassr captain Cristiano Ronaldo was sent off late on as his side lost 2-1 to city rivals Al-Hilal in their Saudi Super Cup semi-final after a heated clash in Abu Dhabi on Monday.

Al-Nassr striker Cristiano Ronaldo red-carded as Al-Hilal win Saudi Super Cup semifinal

Luis Suarez bagged his maiden goal for Inter Miami and Lionel Messi scored a penalty but it was not enough to stop the Major League Soccer side falling to a 4-3 defeat against Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal in Riyadh on Monday.

Inter Miami beaten in friendly against Al Hilal despite Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez on target

Four-time winners Al Hilal ended their Asian Champions League group campaign unbeaten thanks to a 2-1 home victory against Iran's Nassaji Mazandaran on Monday. The Saudi side, runners-up last year, had already qualified for the last 16 as Group D winners, allowing manager Jorge Jesus the luxury of starting in-form striker Aleksandar Mitrovic and attacking midfielder Sergej Milinkovic-Savic on the bench.

Al Hilal finishes on top of Asian Champions League group stage

Saudi football club Al Nassr's Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo was subjected to chants of Argentina superstar Lionel Messi after losing in Riyadh derby on December 1.

WATCH | Fans taunt Ronaldo with Messi chants after Al Nassr's loss vs Al Hilal

Al-Hilal earned a 1-0 win at home over Al-Khaleej in the Saudi Pro League on Friday October 20. Serbian forward Aleksandar Mitrovic’s goal on the half-hour mark was enough for all three points in a match in which the hosts dominated possession and had the lion’s share of opportunities.

Saudi Pro League: Al-Hilal stay on top of points table with latest home win over Al-Khaleej

After watching Brazilian Olympic gold medalist Neymar tearing up the opposition with his skills over the years, his fans in India will finally get to watch him play live in the country this season.

Brazil, Al Hilal star Neymar set to play in India for first time this season! Check details

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) striker Neymar has agreed to a two-year deal with Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal, the club said in a statement. French newspaper L'Equipe, earlier reported about the Brazilian soccer player's transfer, and now PSG’s official statement has confirmed the news.

PSG winger Neymar joins Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal on two-year deal, club confirms

Saudi Pro League (SPL) side Al-Hilal have agreed to a $110 million fee with Paris Saint-Germain as the Brazilian edges towards an exit from the French capital. Neymar, not included in PSG’s squad for the season opener against Lorient, is expected to complete the move in the next few hours.

PSG agree deal with Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal for transfer of Brazil forward Neymar

Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal have submitted their first official bid for French captain and striker Kylian Mbappe, European media reports. Their first bid is said to be worth a world-record $332 million.

Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal submits world-record $332 million bid for PSG's Kylian Mbappe

Lionel Messi is all set to join Major League Soccer (MLS) side Inter Miami FC as the striker is reportedly keen to join the David Beckham-owned franchise in the United States.

Lionel Messi to sign for David Beckham-owned Inter Miami - Reports

World Cup winner with Argentina, Lionel Messi could be on his way to Saudi Arabia this summer after his contract with Ligue 1 leaders PSG expires. As per the latest report, the 35-year-old is considering signing a mega £320m-a-year deal with Al Hilal, which is in direct competition with Al-Nassr – a club for which Cristiano Ronaldo plays.

Lionel Messi on his way to Saudi following PSG fallout, to be joined by former teammates at Al Hilal - Reports

Japan's Urawa Red Diamonds won the Asian Champions League after beating Saudi Arabian defending champions Al Hilal 1-0 in Saturday's final second leg for a 2-1 aggregate win.

Japanese side Urawa beat record champions Al Hilal to win Asian Champions League

Real Madrid won the Club World Cup for a record-extending fifth time after beating Saudi Arabia's Al Hilal 5-3 in the final on Saturday, with doubles from Federico Valverde and Vinicius Jr and a goal by Karim Benzema.

La Liga giants Real Madrid beat Al Hilal 5-3 to clinch Club World Cup for record fifth time

Cristiano Ronaldo will be captaining the Al Nassr-Al Hilal combined XI that will take on Lionel Messi's Paris-Saint Germain in a friendly on Thursday, later this week.

Mouthwatering! Ronaldo to captain Al Nassr-Al Hilal combined XI against Messi's PSG in friendly

After Cristiano Ronaldo's shocking move to Saudi Arabia's Al Nassr in a record-breaking deal, where he is expected to earn more than 200 million Euros ($214.04 million) until 2025, Al Hilal, a rival club, is plotting a potential purchase of Lionel Messi for a whopping $300 million, as reported by Spanish outlet Mundo Deportivo.

Al Hilal, rival club of Cristiano Ronaldo's Al Nassr, aims to sign Lionel Messi for $300 million - Reports

Manchester United superstar Cristiano Ronaldo had expressed his desire to leave the Premier League giants this summer and was exploring his options as he reportedly wanted to join a club competing in the Champions League.

'Problem was not the money': Saudi club Al Hilal's president opens up on failed move for Cristiano Ronaldo

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