⚽ Messi's Complex, Most Logical Next Destination

Despite the skepticism, Saudi Arabia is currently most likely to entice Messi. [View in browser]( [FOX SPORTS INSIDER WITH MARTIN ROGERS] In today’s FOX Sports Insider with Martin Rogers: After his contract with PSG runs out, Lionel Messi may be on the move again … The Mac Jones trade rumors are heating up, but does it make sense for the Patriots? … and more! Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo haven't always liked each other very much — although they seem to get along better these days. But just as they have been drawn together like magnets for most of their careers, so it could possibly be for one final closing act. For all the options Messi has before him as he considers how to spend his last few seasons as a pro soccer player, the one leading the pack and making the most current sense is the choice that would bring him to Saudi Arabia, in his old rival Ronaldo's new home. It is a move the soccer purists wouldn't love, much as they didn't particularly appreciate Ronaldo's switch to Al-Nassr of the Saudi Pro League after the World Cup at the end of last year. But despite the optics and the skepticism and the general thought of "he wouldn't go there, would he?" it is the option that is currently most likely to entice Messi and to be the most seamless. As Saudi Arabia tries to build itself up as a global tourist destination and a soccer force capable of hosting a future World Cup, money is not an issue. Elsewhere, even at some of Europe's richest and most prestigious clubs, cash is also in bountiful supply, but the usage of it gets a little more internally political. The Saudi proposal would station Messi at Al-Hilal, the four-time winner of Asia's AFC Champions League and the archrival of Ronaldo's Al-Nassr. It is difficult for leagues with a traditionally low international profile to gain much traction. Having the two best players of the past 15 years (and two of the best ever) square off as dueling figureheads will help it get noticed. For the rest of the story, [click here.]( [STORY IMAGE 1] [IN OTHER WORDS] - Despite the recent trade rumors, Henry McKenna details why dealing QB Mac Jones this offseason [doesn't make sense]( for the Patriots. - The Rams insist they're remodeling rather than rebuilding. Either way, they need draft prospects to fill holes all over the roster. Eric Williams breaks down [what a good draft would look like]( for them. - Following the commitment of five-star QB Jadyn Davis, Michigan is on track to take a [big step forward on the recruiting trail]( writes RJ Young. - NASCAR Hall of Famer Mark Martin was the epitome of intensity. He also was the [epitome of how to race with respect](. Bob Pockrass has the story. For the latest news and updates, [click here.]( [VIEWER'S GUIDE] Miami Heat at Philadelphia 76ers (TNT, 7:30 p.m. ET) The Heat look to gain momentum when they head to Philadelphia to clash with the Sixers. Denver Nuggets at Phoenix Suns (TNT, 10 p.m. ET) Two of the best in the Western Conference collide when the Nuggets travel to Phoenix to take on the Suns. Los Angeles Dodgers vs Arizona Diamondbacks (MLBN, 10:10 p.m. ET) The Dodgers head to Arizona to take on the Diamondbacks in a battle of divisional foes. For all of today's games and scores, [click here](. [BET OF THE DAY] Odds provided by [FOX Bet]( Edmonton Oilers to win 2022-23 Stanley Cup (+1100) From FOX Bet Senior Trader: Olegs Nikolajevs If you have such superstars as McDavid and Leon Draisaitl (second in the league in scoring behind McDavid) who will lead and carry you, all that you need is to improve the blue line and that’s what Oilers did at the deadline by getting defenseman Mattias Ekholm. Both goalkeepers, Jack Campbell and Stuart Skinner, recorded shutouts recently while the Oilers have won six games in a row. If you add that Oilers are the best on power-play ratings from the Western Conference by expected goals percentage and shooting percentage, that will make them one of the favorites to win the Stanley Cup. For the latest betting odds, [click here](. [FOLLOW FOX SPORTS] [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [YouTube]( [Instagram]( Download FOX Sports App: [Fire TV]( [Roku]( [Google Play]( [App Store]( [Fire TV]( [Roku]( [App Store]( [Google Play]( Also available on these devices: [fireTV | AppleTV | ROKU | Google Chromecast | XBOX ONE | SAMSUNG Smart TV | Vizio | LG Smart TV] [fireTV | AppleTV | ROKU | Google Chromecast | XBOX ONE | SAMSUNG Smart TV | Vizio | LG Smart TV] Trademark & Copyright Notice: ™ and © 2023 Fox Media LLC and FOX Sports Interactive Media, LLC. All rights reserved. Please do not reply to this message. If you do not wish to receive emails like this in the future, please [unsubscribe](. FOX Sports respects your privacy. Click [here]( to view our Privacy Policy. Fox.com Business & Legal Affairs - Manager Digital Media P.O. Box 900 Beverly Hills, California 90213-0900