Both Spanish midfielder Sergio Busquets, who recently joined the Major League Football club, and Argentine football superstar Messi, who previously played for Barcelona, are listed as substitutes for the Leagues Cup game.
Lionel Messi joined Inter Miami for the first time in their Leagues Cup match against Mexican club Cruz Azul in the 54th minute.
On Friday, with Miami ahead 1-0 at their DRV PNK Stadium, the Argentine superstar and former Barcelona teammate Sergio Busquets were introduced.
He gave midfielder Benjamin Cremaschi a hug before trotting onto the pitch as the estimated 21,000 spectators appeared to be standing and practically all of them had their phones out to capture the scene.
Messi joined Inter Miami after four years of preparation and two years of active pursuit.
