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Sergio Ramos, Monterrey secure draw with Inter

Associated Press

created: June 18, 2025, 11:13 a.m. | updated: June 18, 2025, 4:41 p.m.

Inter Milan were held to a 1-1 draw by Monterrey in the Club World Cup opener Tuesday night in the Italian power's first match since losing the Champions League final. Veteran Spanish star Sergio Ramos scored on a stunning first-half header for Monterrey, delighting the decidedly pro-Mexico crowd in Southern California for Monterrey coach Domènec Torrent's own debut. Lautaro Martínez levelled it late in the first half for Inter, but the Champions League finalists couldn't generate a second goal despite having nearly 62% possession while Monterrey managed only one shot on target. "It was a very difficult match against a great rival, a Champions League finalist. Chivu started only seven of Simone Inzaghi's side for the Champions League final.

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