Inter Miami star Luis Suarez has reserved special praise for an Al Ahly player following their clash at the ongoing FIFA Club World Cup in the United States.
The tournament’s opener on Saturday saw Miami held to a goalless draw by a resilient Ahly side at the Hard Rock Stadium.
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Despite pre-match suggestions that the Egyptian giants might struggle against the Miami team featuring the likes of Lionel Messi and Sergio Busquets, the Red Devils stood their ground and matched their opponents throughout the game.
After the encounter, former Barcelona striker Suarez, singled out Ahly goalkeeper Mohamed El Shenawy for his outstanding performance.
The veteran shot-stopper pulled off several key saves, including efforts from both Suarez and seven-time Ballon d’Or winner Messi, earning the admiration of the Uruguayan forward.
"Al Ahly's goalkeeper made a lot of saves. He was the man of the match, along with Oscar Ustari, who shone in the first half," Suarez said after the match, as quoted by Btolat.
"Mohamed El-Shenawy gave a fantastic performance and was a real obstacle for us.
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"This tournament is a real test for us. Every opponent we face has their own experience and strength, but despite the challenges, we continue to strive to achieve our major goals as a team," he added.
"We are putting pressure on ourselves because we want to show our capabilities in this tournament, and we will do everything we can to achieve victories and make our fans happy."
