Football beyond mainstream
In a weekend full of Premier League drama, Arsenal’s Premier League title aspirations suffered a significant blow as they fell to a surprising 1-0 defeat at home to West Ham on Saturday, February 22, 2025. Jarrod Bowen’s first-half header proved decisive for the Hammers, who arrived at the Emirates Stadium with just one win in…
In a thrilling Classico at the radiant King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Jeddah, Al-Ittihad delivered a stunning blow to Al-Hilal, the defending Saudi Professional League champions, with a commanding 4-1 victory in the 21st round of the competition. This defeat comes at a critical time for Al-Hilal, who have struggled to recover from recent…
In a crucial match of the Indian Super League (ISL), FC Goa emerged victorious against Kerala Blasters on their home ground. FC Goa dominated the game, particularly in ball control and executing shots on target, showcasing their superior gameplay. Despite a spirited effort from Kerala Blasters, they suffered a 2-0 defeat against FC Goa. This…
In a thrilling encounter on Saturday, Al Ahly and Zamalek played out a 1-1 draw in the 15th round of the Egyptian Premier League. The match, filled with tension and late drama, saw Moroccan stars on both sides making decisive contributions. Al Ahly’s new signing, Ashraf Ben Sharqi, opened the scoring in the 72nd minute,…
The Saudi Arabian national team has officially secured their spot in the FIFA U-20 World Cup in Chile after a thrilling 1-0 victory over China in the quarter-finals of the AFC U-20 Asian Cup, currently being held in China. The decisive goal was scored by Ammar Al-Yahibi in the 90+5th minute in a spectacular fashion,…
In a thrilling encounter on Friday, Al-Ettifaq pulled off a stunning 3-2 win against Al-Nassr in the 21st round of the Saudi Pro League. Under the leadership of Saad Al-Shehri, who replaced former English manager Steven Gerrard, Al-Ettifaq has been in fine form, climbing to 8th place with 28 points. Meanwhile, Al-Nassr’s campaign hit a…
In the 21st round of the Roshn Saudi League, both Al-Ahli and Al-Qadisiyah claimed important victories on Friday evening, solidifying their positions in the league standings. Al-Ahli delivered a strong performance, defeating Damak 2-0. Ivan Toney opened the scoring in the 4th minute, capitalizing on a goalkeeping error. Wenderson Galeno sealed the win with a…
The draw for the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 took place today, Friday, at the UEFA headquarters in Nyon, Switzerland. The draw has set up some thrilling matchups, including a Madrid derby and an early German showdown. In the Round of 16, English side Aston Villa will face Belgium’s Club Brugge, while French club…
In a major blow to Al-Hilal, star striker Aleksandar Mitrović has been officially ruled out of the upcoming clasico against Al-Ittihad after failing to fully recover from his hamstring injury. The Serbian forward did not pass the final medical assessment, confirming that he is not yet fit to participate in the crucial match. Mitrović has…
The final eight teams will compete on Saturday and Sunday, with the champions to be crowned on March 2. The first quarter-final on Saturday will see Saudi Arabia take on China PR. Saudi Arabia, who topped Group B, are looking to add a fourth title to their collection, having last won in 2018. Meanwhile, China…
