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​Marcus Rashford has taken his World Cup preparations to the United States, linking up with Inter Miami's state-of-the-art facilities ahead of the tournament. The England international is getting a head start on his teammates by acclimatising to the Florida heat following specific instructions from Three Lions boss Thomas Tuchel. Tuchel’s American acclimatisation plan The England forward arrived in the United States early after Tuchel called for his 26-man squad to holiday in American time zones before the tournament. Many players are understood to have spent the off-season in the States or Caribbean after Tuchel stressed the importance of acclimatising to the conditions that will define the upcoming World Cup. Weather is expected to be a major factor in the tournament, with studies showing that nearly a quarter of all World Cup games are likely to be played in temperatures higher than 26C. By heading to Florida, Rashford is ensuring he is physically prepared for the humidity, with Miami: Where football’s elite prepare to perform serving as the backdrop for his intensive individual sessions. Private drills and United connections Rashford flew into Florida and trained at David Beckham’s Inter Miami training complex with a private coach. The Barcelona winger shared a snap of his shooting practice, notably under the watchful eye of a coach dressed in Manchester United gear, suggesting he is maintaining close ties with his parent club despite his time away in Spain. Rashford has worked privately with United coach Colin Little since his breakthrough in 2016. Former non-league striker Little is now Darren Fletcher’s assistant for the Under-18s but has helped Rashford work on his finishing over the years. A transfer saga hanging in the balance While Rashford focuses on his fitness, his club future remains a significant talking point. He spent the last season on loan at Barcelona, where sporting director Barcelona are still trying to renegotiate Rashford’s £26m option to buy clause, despite splashing out £70m on former Newcastle winger Anthony Gordon. This financial hesitation has reportedly put Arsenal on red alert, with Mikel Arteta keen to bolster his attacking options. England’s preparation roadmap The majority of the England squad flew out to Miami on Monday for a pre-camp and two friendly matches against New Zealand and Costa Rica. England’s tournament training base is in Kansas City, Missouri, six hours behind UK time. Dallas, where Tuchel’s men face Croatia in their opening group game on 17 June, is also six hours behind BST. The other Group L matches against Ghana and Panama, played in Boston and New Jersey respectively, will be played in a time zone five hours behind the UK. European finalists Declan Rice, Noni Madueke, Eberechi Eze and Bukayo Saka and keeper Dean Henderson will join the rest of the squad at a later date as the Three Lions finalise their preparations. Read More

​Paris Saint-Germain president Nasser Al-Khelaifi has reiterated the club's stance regarding the long-term future of head coach Luis Enrique. Despite the Spaniard's current deal running until 2027, the club hierarchy appears ready to formalize an even longer commitment following their recent European triumphs. Presidential Confidence In The Dugout Despite being under contract until 2027, the lack of an official announcement regarding a further extension for Enrique has led to whispers in some quarters. However, those doubts were swiftly dispelled by Al-Khelaifi. The PSG chief appeared in a jubilant mood following his side's continued dominance on the continental stage. The Spaniard has fully embraced the post-Kylian Mbappé era, building a cohesive unit that prioritizes the collective over individual superstars. Having already etched his name into the record books as the most successful manager in the club’s history, the hierarchy in Paris is desperate to ensure the former Barcelona boss remains the face of their project for years to come. Al-Khelaifi Drops A Major Hint When pressed on the status of Enrique's negotiations, Al-Khelaifi chose to respond with a playful rhetorical question rather than a dry corporate statement. Speaking to ICI Paris Île-de-France, the president made his feelings abundantly clear regarding the man currently occupying the technical area. "The coach is very happy with us, very happy in Paris. We are proud of him; he is the best coach in the world. We are proud of him. According to you, what does that mean?" Al-Khelaifi stated, with a smile that suggested a deal may already be closer than many think. The ringing endorsement highlights a rare period of stability and mutual trust between the PSG boardroom and the first-team staff. A Long-Term Project Until 2030 The current buzz around the Parc des Princes suggests that a standard two-year extension might not be enough to satisfy the ambitions of both parties. Reports have emerged indicating that the club is exploring the possibility of a prolongation of Enrique as PSG coach until 2030. Such a deal would represent an unprecedented show of faith in the modern era of the club. Luis Enrique has already transformed the identity of the team, moving away from the 'Galactico' era toward a more disciplined, tactically fluid collective. With his contract currently set to expire in 2027, the move to lock him down for the remainder of the decade highlights the president's desire for a dynasty rather than fleeting success. Building On Champions League Glory The timing of these discussions is no coincidence, coming off the back of a second consecutive Champions League triumph. By clinching the title in Budapest, Enrique has cemented his legacy at the club, satisfying the primary demand of his employers and earning the right to dictate his own terms. With star players like Vitinha, Ousmane Dembélé, and Marquinhos fully integrated into his system, the foundations are in place for continued dominance. PSG fans will be eager to see if the official announcement follows in the coming weeks as the club looks to secure its future before the next campaign begins. 2026 FIFA World Cup: How To Watch The 2026 FIFA World Cup will run from June 11–July 19, 2026. Spread across three countries, the tournament will culminate with the final on July 19 at New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. All 104 tournament matches will air live across FOX (70) and FS1 (34) with every match streaming live and on-demand within both the FOX One and the FOX Sports app. A record 40 matches, more than one-third of the tournament, will air in prime time across FOX (21) and FS1 (19). The opening match on June 11 between Mexico and South Africa (3 p.m. ET) will stream for free on Tubi, as well as the USA's opening match against Paraguay on June 12 (9 p.m. ET). Read More

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​Los Angeles Rams general manager Les Snead hasn't been shy about making big trades, but he might have made his biggest move yet on Monday. After very minimal buzz, the Rams landed two-time Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett from the Cleveland Browns for two-time Pro Bowler Jared Verse, a 2027 first-round pick, a 2028 second-round pick and a 2029 third-round pick. It's a historic trade in multiple regards. Garrett is the first reigning Defensive Player of the Year winner to be traded. As a result, the Rams will become the first team in NFL history to have the reigning MVP and Defensive Player of the Year recipients on the same team (excluding seasons when the same player won both awards). But where does the Rams' trade for Garrett stack up against the most eye-opening deals in NFL history? Here's our full top 10. After Randy Moss was moved to the New England Patriots, his career found a second wind. He developed a special connection with Tom Brady and surpassed the 1,000-receiving yards mark each season. In 2007, he posted a career-high 1,493 yards and 23 touchdowns, the most by a receiver in a single season. Despite the individual success, Moss wasn't a part of New England's Super Bowl-winning teams. A historical theory was tested with this trade: can a team be successful with a high-powered, high-paid running back? The Carolina Panthers felt they couldn't be, dealing Christian McCaffrey to the San Francisco 49ers in 2022 during their fourth straight losing season. Since then, the 49ers have proved the opposite. In McCaffrey's first season, San Francisco went to the NFC Championship. The following year, he led the NFL with 1,459 yards and 14 touchdowns and the 49ers reached the Super Bowl. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers traded a struggling Steve Young to San Francisco, where he resurrected his career. After spelling Joe Montana for four seasons, Young became the 49ers' starter and led them to a Super Bowl victory in 1995. He also won the MVP in 1992 and 1994. Just one season after drafting Brett Favre in the second round of the NFL Draft, the Atlanta Falcons shipped him to the Green Bay Packers. This was a decision Atlanta would come to regret as Favre went on to lead Green Bay to a Super Bowl victory in 1997. He also won the MVP award in three straight seasons between 1995-1997, becoming the only player in league history to do that. Many view the Matthew Stafford for Jared Goff deal as a win-win. The Rams lost the Super Bowl in 2018 before missing the playoffs the next season and losing in the divisional round in the following year. So, in order to capitalize on a win-now window, they moved the younger Goff for the wily veteran Stafford. In his first season with the Los Angeles Rams, Stafford led the team to a Super Bowl title. While the deal instantly paid off for the Rams, it took a few seasons for the Detroit Lions. The Lions rebuilt around Goff as the city fell in love with the culture-setting quarterback. In 2025, they put it all together, going 15-2 as Goff threw for a career-high 4,629 yards and 37 touchdowns. The Rams are still reaping the rewards of the trade as well, with Stafford winning MVP in 2025. While there were rumors about the Dallas Cowboys sending Parsons to the Packers, it was shocking when it actually happened. The Cowboys opted to trade Parsons a week before the start of the 2025 regular season, significantly diminishing their defense for two first-round picks. The Packers got a boost by having Parsons on their roster in 2025, logging 12.5 sacks in 14 games before tearing his ACL. Dallas, meanwhile, used one of the first-round picks on UCF edge rusher Malachi Lawrence in the 2026 draft. The other pick they acquired from the Packers allowed them to trade for New York Jets star defensive tackle Quinnen Williams in the middle of the 2025 season. Eric Dickerson's first couple of seasons with the Indianapolis Colts were successful. After winning Offensive Player of the Year in 1986, Dickerson was traded for several picks and players, including three first-round picks. Dickerson ran for 1,011 yards in nine games after joining Indianapolis in 1987 before rushing for 1,659 yards and 14 touchdowns in 1987. But after that, his career started to trickle off as he only made one more Pro Bowl. The Colts were unwilling to pay Marshall Faulk, so they shipped him to the St. Louis Rams for a pair of draft picks. It was a huge win for the Rams, who won the Super Bowl in Faulk's first season. During that year, Faulk rushed for 1,381 yards at a career-high 5.5 yards per rush clip. The following season (2000), he won the NFL's Most Valuable Player Award. The Rams made another massive deal on Monday to earn themselves another spot on this list. They acquired Garrett for not only three draft picks (including a first-round selection), but they also gave up Pro Bowl edge rusher Jared Verse. That's the price of acquiring a two-time Defensive Player of the Year in the midst of their prime, though, as Garrett also set the single-season record for sacks (23) in 2025. On top of the deal for Garrett, this marked the second trade the Rams made in which they traded a first-round pick for a star player. They gave up multiple picks in order to get All-Pro cornerback Trent McDuffie from the Kansas City Chiefs. Before the Micah Parsons trade, the Cowboys made another significant deal in which they traded a star player for picks. In this instance, Dallas traded Pro Bowl running back Herschel Walker for a haul of players and picks that ultimately set them up to win the Super Bowl in 1992, 1993 and 1995. The most significant piece came in the form of another running back, Emmitt Smith, whom the Cowboys drafted in 1990. Meanwhile, in Minnesota, Walker didn't surpass the 1,000-yard rushing mark in any of his seasons there. Check out all of our Daily Rankers. Read More

​Former Inter Miami midfielder Benjamin Cremaschi has reportedly made his Parma move permanent, after the Serie A club picked up his buy option for just under $5 million. The American made nine appearances for the Italian side before suffering a season-ending meniscus injury in March. His permanent departure would seem to open roster flexibility for the Herons. Picking up a cheap option After much speculation, Cremaschi will make his stay in Italy permanent, as the Serie A club have picked up the €4 million clause to extend the loan deal - initially agreed in September 2025. The American, who came out of Inter Miami's academy system, was named U.S. Young Player of the Year last season, and has three senior caps to his name. The news was first reported by Fabrizio Romano. A difficult start to life at Parma Still, Cremaschi has had relatively few opportunities to prove himself in a Parma shirt. After moving to Italy when the Herons picked up Argentine midfielder Rodrigo De Paul, the American struggled for form and fitness. He made his debut in October, but played sparingly before sustaining a season ending knee injury in March. Forcing his way out of Miami Cremaschi always looked rather unlikely to return to the Herons' setup, after being openly critical of then-manager Javier Mascherano's tactics. Typically a central midfielder, Cremaschi was utilized all over the pitch - and saw his playing time limited. He made his feelings on that clear. "I’m frustrated, I want to play," Cremaschi told last August. "I think the most important thing for me is to be at a very high level, and to get there, I need minutes and experience. I’ve played very little in these recent games, and I don’t think it’s because of my level." Miami sent him out on loan soon after. Miami with roster flexibility? Cremaschi's permanent departure would seem to benefit the Herons in their lofty transfer ambitions. They have been linked with former Manchester United midfielder Casemiro, who is currently without a club. With one less midfielder, and an extra roster slot to play with, the Herons seem set to make yet another big name signing. Read More