Soccer

2/2/2026 |  Sources: Cristiano Ronaldo dispute with PIF behind Al Nassr absence (ESPN) Cristiano Ronaldo was not in the squad for Al Nassr's Saudi Pro League match with Al Riyadh on Monday.
He is unhappy with PIF's (Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund) lack of transfer activity at the club compared to other clubs owned by the fund, sources told ESPN.
The Portuguese forward, who has now scored 91 goals in 95 Saudi Pro League matches since he signed for the Riyadh-based club in 2023, is said to be frustrated that Al Nassr have failed to add significant reinforcements in their push for the title.

2/2/2026 |  Why Germany no longer makes the cut as the Baller League suspends market (Insider Sport) The Baller League has reportedly suspended its operations in Germany to focus on its UK and US expansions.
The six-a-side indoor football league, founded in 2024 by German footballers Mats Hummels, Lukas Podolski and former DAZN CEO Thomas de Buhr, informed stakeholders of the decision to suspend its German league last week.

2/2/2026 |  Sideline Moves: Manchester United stadium project makes progress (Insider Sport) Collette Roche to lead Manchester United’s new stadium development
Manchester United has appointed Collette Roche to a newly created role as CEO of New Stadium Development. 
Announced on January 27, Roche will report to United CEO Omar Berrada and oversee the club’s involvement in the Old Trafford Regeneration Mayoral Development Corporation, established last week to drive the wider redevelopment of the area.

2/2/2026 |  Transfer Deadline Day live updates: Latest deals, analysis, news as window shuts (NBC Sports) Deadline day has arrived for Premier League clubs, as the January transfer window closes at 2pm ET on Monday.
Plenty of clubs are scrambling late in the window to buy and sell players and cheeky bids are flying in from all angles. 

2/2/2026 |  Adidas Opens First U.S. Soccer-Themed Store (SGB UPDATE) Adidas has opened its first soccer-focused flagship store in the U.S. at American Dream in East Rutherford, NJ. The timing aligns with the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026, scheduled for this summer at nearby MetLife Stadium.