Football beyond mainstream
Cristiano Ronaldo recently shared his thoughts on Saudi Arabian football. He believes that having too many foreign players in the Saudi Pro League could be harmful. According to him, this would reduce the playing time for local Saudi players. Ronaldo was one of the first big international stars to join the league, signing with Al-Nassr…
In a tightly contested match on Tuesday evening, Al-Qadisiyah of Kuwait and Al-Ittifaq of Saudi Arabia played to a 1-1 draw in Dammam, securing their spots in the semi-finals of the Gulf Club Champions League. This match marked the end of the preliminary round for Group 2, with both teams demonstrating resilience and skill to…
Al-Hilal clinched a crucial 2-0 victory against the host team Al-Wasl from the UAE in the eighth round of the AFC Champions League. The match took place at Zabeel Stadium. Brazilian player Marcos Leonardo opened the scoring for Al-Hilal early in the 13th minute, capitalizing on a rebound from Mohammed Kanno’s header that was initially…
Cafu, the legendary Brazilian right-back, has shared his thoughts on Cristiano Ronaldo’s recent claim of being the “most complete player of all time.” While Cafu respects Ronaldo’s achievements, he disagrees with the Portuguese star’s assertion that he is the greatest footballer in history. Despite turning 40, Cristiano Ronaldo continues to impress with his goal-scoring abilities,…
Barcelona has dethroned their arch-rivals Real Madrid from the top of the Spanish La Liga table following a narrow 1-0 win over Rayo Vallecano, thanks to a penalty by Polish striker Robert Lewandowski in the 28th minute. The Catalan giants capitalized on Real Madrid’s 1-1 draw with Osasuna and Atletico Madrid’s similar stalemate against Celta…
In the concluding round of the 2024-2025 AFC Elite Champions League group stage, Alnassr and Alahli delivered notable performances. Al-Nassr secured third place in their group after a goalless draw against Iranian hosts Persepolis. Despite both teams’ efforts, neither managed to break the deadlock, resulting in a single point for each. This draw elevated Al-Nassr’s…
French defender Mohamed Simakan of Al-Nassr is will face a two-match suspension following his red card in the highly anticipated “Classico” clash against Al-Ahli Jeddah during the 20th round of the Saudi Roshn Professional League. The incident occurred in a thrilling match that saw Al-Nassr emerge victorious with a 3-2 scoreline. Simakan was sent off…
Manchester United has dropped to the 15th position in the English Premier League after a 0-1 defeat against Tottenham in the 25th round of the season. This match was one of the most lackluster performances by a top-tier team this season. Tottenham secured the victory at their home ground, in front of their frustrated fans…
In a dramatic La Liga match on Saturday, Real Madrid’s star midfielder Jude Bellingham was shown a red card during their 1-1 draw against Osasuna. The incident occurred in the 40th minute when Bellingham protested a refereeing decision, using explicit language while gesturing with his arms. Referee José Luis Munuera took offense and sent him…
Bayern Munich held onto their lead in the German Bundesliga after a tense 0-0 draw against defending champions Bayer Leverkusen on Saturday, February 15, 2025. The result kept Bayern eight points clear at the top of the table, moving them closer to their 34th league title. The match saw Leverkusen hit the crossbar twice in…
