Al Ahly Midfielder Ashour Ruled Out Club World Cup With Collarbone Fracture

Al Ahly midfielder Emam Ashour will miss the remainder of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup after scans confirmed he suffered a broken collarbone during the opening match against Inter Miami, which ended in a goalless draw. Ashour, who had previously experienced a serious shoulder injury while playing for the Egyptian national team in 2024, was substituted in the 14th minute after attempting to continue briefly following the injury. The 27-year-old Egyptian Premier League top scorer left the field in tears and was replaced by Ahmed Sayed (Zizo). Despite the draw, both teams face a challenging path to advance from Group A, with upcoming matches against Palmeiras and Porto. Inter Miami showed improvement in the second half, generating better scoring opportunities, including efforts by Messi that struck the woodwork. Al Ahly is one of four African clubs participating in the competition, emphasizing the global scale of the tournament.