Soccer

1/6/2026 |  Chicago Stars FC announce new 'player-centric' club training facilities set for completion in 2027 (CBS Sports) One of the NWSL's founding franchises will finally have its own training facility. After 13 years in the league, Chicago Stars FC are ringing in the new year with their first-ever club performance center. The team announced the new project on Tuesday, which is set to break ground in Spring 2026 and is expected to be completed by the end of 2027.

1/5/2026 |  Manchester United coach Amorim out one day after provocative comments about club structure (Associated Press (AP)) MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Ruben Amorim is out as coach of Manchester United after just 14 months in the job.
The Premier League club announced on Monday that Amorim’s reign was over - with the decision coming a day after he made provocative comments about his position following a 1-1 draw with Leeds.

1/5/2026 |  Ruben Amorim sacked as Man United head coach after 14 months (ESPN) Manchester United have sacked boss Ruben Amorim, the club has confirmed.
The announcement was made on Monday morning less than 24 hours after Amorim held a stunning news conference following the 1-1 draw with Leeds United in which he urged United bosses to "do your jobs."

1/5/2026 |  Manchester United coach Amorim out one day after provocative comments about club structure (Fox Sports) MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Ruben Amorim is out as coach of Manchester United after just 14 months in the job.
The Premier League club announced on Monday that Amorim's reign was over, with the decision coming less than 24 hours after he made provocative comments about his position within United's hierarchy.

1/5/2026 |  Barcelona drops ZKP blockchain partner over Andrew Tate ties (Insider Sport) FC Barcelona has scrapped its blockchain sponsorship with ZKP after links to controversial influencer Andrew Tate raised reputational concerns.
FC Barcelona has ended its sponsorship deal with blockchain company Zero-Knowledge Proof (ZKP), around six weeks after announcing the partnership in November 2025.