The Messi cam is "pushing the boundaries of how fans experience the game," said MLS Executive Vice President of Media Seth Bacon. Bacon added, "With this collaboration, we're bringing fans even closer to one of the greatest players of all time- in a way that's dynamic, immersive, and made for the next generation of fans.

Should Messi and Alba fail to participate in the game without a documented injury, they could be handed a one-game suspension by MLS. The former Barcelona players would then have to miss out on Inter Miami’s all-important match against FC Cincinnati on Saturday, July 28.

Inter Miami made a couple of lineup changes for Saturday night’s matchup against the New York Red Bulls, but Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez both were set to start.