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.

Inter Miami train ahead of their FIFA Club World Cup match against Porto.

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