⚽️ Messi’s Miami Move Mirrors Beckham Experiment

Lionel Messi joining MLS is different from David Beckham, but impact could be similar. [View in browser]( [FOX SPORTS INSIDER WITH MARTIN ROGERS] In today’s FOX Sports Insider with Martin Rogers: Lionel Messi’s decision to join MLS could change American soccer forever … Who will take home the top two awards at the World Cup? … and more! MIAMI — Lionel Messi is here, readying for his first game since moving to the United States, and the whirlwind is unrelenting. His grocery store trips equate to breaking news. Ticket prices for all his games, not just his expected Friday debut against Mexico's Cruz Azul in the Leagues Cup, are soaring. Messi-mania is a bona fide thing, a mix of a presidential visit and a rock festival and a reality TV show, centered around the best player of this — and maybe any — generation. Inter Miami is suddenly the most talked-about team on the planet. Reporters, celebrities and fans are descending upon South Florida in advance of his opening game and the message is clear: If this thing goes well, American soccer might never be the same again. It all feels unprecedented, a never-seen-before snapshot in time for the beautiful game and its evolution in this country. Except that memory deceives us a little. For there was a precursor to all this, it happened just 16 years ago, and its influence runs deep through virtually every strand of the Messi to Miami project. Starting with David Beckham, currently co-owner of Inter Miami, formerly hyped as the savior of American soccer. For the rest of the story, [click here.]( [STORY IMAGE 1] [IN OTHER WORDS] - The FOX Sports' soccer experts make their picks on who they think will take home the [two most prestigious awards]( at the tournament. - All eyes will be on the QBs taken at the top of the 2023 draft, but [who else will make an impact]( Emmanuel Acho makes his top five choices. - The pecking order is clear in the AFC South. But that doesn't mean the Jaguars have the best position groups across the board. Ben Arthur [breaks down the division](. - Shohei Ohtani is arguably the best player in baseball history. What could a trade for him look like? Our Fox Baseball staff made [offers from 12 different teams' perspectives](. For the latest news and updates, [click here.]( [VIEWER'S GUIDE] Nigeria vs Canada (FOX, 10:30 p.m. ET) Nigeria and Canada clash with each looking to earn its first win in the 2023 World Cup. Philippines vs Switzerland (Friday, FS1, 1 a.m. ET) The Philippines aim to pull the upset against Switzerland in the first match of the 2023 World Cup for each team. Spain vs Costa Rica (Friday, FS1, 3:30 a.m. ET) Alexia Putellas leads Spain against Costa Rica as both teams hope to claim a win at the World Cup. For all of today's games and scores, [click here](. [BET OF THE DAY] Odds provided by [FOX Bet]( United States to reach the semifinals of World Cup (-160) From FOX Sports Wagering Expert: Chris Fallica The USWNT has never failed to reach the World Cup semifinals, which should again be the case this year. The U.S. is heavily favored to win Group E, giving the team a potential path of facing Italy in the Round of 16 and Japan or Norway in the quarters. The semifinal would be a test, as the list of likely opponents includes Canada, France or host nation Australia. But anything short of another semifinal appearance would be both a surprise and a disappointment for the favorites. 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