Football beyond mainstream
Fenerbahçe’s Moroccan striker, Youssef En-Nesyri, has emerged as a key figure in the club’s pursuit of both Süper Lig glory and European success this season. The forward, who joined the Istanbul-based side for a record €19.5 million at the beginning of the campaign, has quickly won the hearts of fans with his standout performances. As…
Al Hilal’s coach, Jorge Jesus, has reportedly called for the club’s player registration ahead of the winter transfer. Reports suggest, Jesus has requested that Brazilian star Neymar be excluded from Al Hilal’s official registration with the Saudi Football Federation, and instead, left-back Renan Lodi be included. This decision comes after Neymar’s recent injury setbacks, with…
Odisha FC took an early lead in the fourth minute through Jerry Mawihmingthanga. Dori’s clever header set up Jerry, who adjusted quickly to fire a high-footed shot into the bottom right corner of the net. Odisha’s defence remained resolute throughout the first half, denying Kerala Blasters an equaliser. The Blasters responded strongly in the second…
The first semi-final saw FC Barcelona take on Athletic Bilbao. Barcelona emerged victorious with a convincing 2-0 win. A star of the match was 17-year-old Lamine Yamal, who has been making waves as one of the brightest young talents in European football. Yamal showed his creativity and skill in the 17th minute, providing an exquisite…
The King’s Cup quarterfinals lived up to their reputation for high drama, with thrilling encounters and moments of individual brilliance. Among the standout performances, Alshabab’s 2-0 victory over Al Fayha, Alraed’s nerve-wracking penalty triumph over Jabalain, and Alqadsia’s 3-0 demolition of Altaawoun were key results. However, the most captivating clash of the round was the…
Bahrain clinched the 2025 Gulf Cup title in a dramatic final against Oman, securing a 2-1 victory after a thrilling and hard-fought encounter. The match, which was played in front of an electric crowd, saw Oman lead for nearly 75 minutes before Bahrain’s late surge turned the game on its head. Oman, who had already…
Qatar is set to host the second edition of the FIFA Arab Cup from December 1-18, 2025. The tournament, a prestigious competition for Arab national teams. The Arab Cup, which brings together teams from the Arab world, was granted to Qatar for the first four editions by FIFA, solidifying the country’s growing influence in international…
