Monterrey, Inter Draw in Club World Cup Opener

Monterrey and Inter Milan drew 1-1 in their FIFA Club World Cup Group E opener at the Rose Bowl, with Sergio Ramos scoring early for Monterrey and Lautaro Martinez equalizing for Inter before halftime. Inter dominated possession but failed to convert chances, while Monterrey's defense held firm. The match was Cristian Chivu’s debut as Inter’s head coach and marked the first appearance of Luis Henrique for Inter. Inter is still recovering from a heavy Champions League final defeat to Paris Saint-Germain. Monterrey now prepares to face River Plate, while Inter sits third in Group E and faces criticism for missed opportunities. Both teams stressed the need to regroup for upcoming matches in the competitive group.