After more than a year of uncertainty and criticism, the Club World Cup kicked off in Miami on Saturday and soccer may never be the same.

Lionel Messi and a heavy security presence were on show as the revamped Club World Cup got under way in the United States on Saturday. Host city side Inter Miami, led by Argentine legend Messi, played out an entertaining goalless again Egyptian giants Al Ahly to kick off the tournament.

Estevao Willian brings an end to his time at Palmeiras at the Club World Cup. The 18-year-old will officially join up with Chelsea this summer after the Blues agreed a deal for an initial £29m fee last year. Before he turns his focus to Chelsea, Estevao will be desperate to bring down the curtain on his Palmeiras career on a high.

When the ball gets kicked off the center circle of Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium, the United States will go down in history as the first host of the most important soccer tournament created this century.

The 32-team global competition to be played in the U.S. includes six games at the Rose Bowl – and two with UEFA Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain.

Live stream: Viewers can also watch the action live online via channel5.com and the DAZN website which are both free with a registration. DAZN is the global broadcaster of the new-look Club World Cup and will show all 63 matches of the competition.

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