Football beyond mainstream
In a thrilling World Cup qualifier on Thursday, Australia overcame an early scare to claim a commanding 5-1 win against Patrick Kluivert’s Indonesia at Sydney Football Stadium. The victory solidified the Socceroos’ hold on second place in Asian Group C, trailing only behind group leaders Japan. Jackson Irvine starred with a brace, scoring in each…
Shillong: The Indian football team ended a 489-day winless streak in style, securing a commanding 3-0 victory over the Maldives in a friendly match at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Shillong. This marked India’s first match in Meghalaya and also their first win under new head coach Manolo Márquez. The match saw a stellar performance…
In a revealing interview, Christian Olivera, the former LAFC winger and current Uruguay international, shared insights into a conversation he had with Marcelo Bielsa, the legendary soccer tactician. According to Olivera, Bielsa advised him to leave Major League Soccer (MLS) to advance his career, criticizing the league for fostering a lack of competitiveness. Olivera, now…
Bangladesh’s national football team has received a significant boost ahead of their AFC Asian Cup qualifier against India, with the arrival of former Premier League midfielder Hamza Choudhury. The 26-year-old, who currently plays for Championship side Sheffield United on loan from Leicester City, landed in Sylhet on Monday to join the Bangladesh camp. Choudhury, who…
In a surprising turn of events, Argentina’s head coach Lionel Scaloni has announced the squad for the upcoming World Cup 2026 qualifiers against Uruguay and Brazil, notably excluding the legendary Lionel Messi. The absence of the 2022 World Cup hero has left fans in shock as Argentina prepares for two pivotal matches in the South…
Inter Miami’s 2-1 victory over Atlanta United on Sunday, March 16, at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium has been overshadowed by a contentious penalty decision that has drawn fierce criticism from rival fans on social media. The match, which saw Lionel Messi and his team clinch a late win, has been marred by accusations of biased officiating…
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has announced the highly anticipated schedule for the quarter-finals of the AFC Champions League Elite 2024-2025, following the draw held at the AFC headquarters in Kuala Lumpur. The tournament, which features some of Asia’s top clubs, is set to deliver thrilling encounters as teams from the…
In a thrilling encounter at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano, Barcelona pulled off a stunning comeback, overturning a two-goal deficit to defeat Atletico Madrid 4-2 in the 28th round of La Liga. The victory saw Barcelona reclaim the top spot in the league standings, just 24 hours after ceding it to their arch-rivals Real Madrid. Atletico…
Newcastle United clinched their first domestic trophy in 70 years by defeating Liverpool 2-1 in the English League Cup final at Wembley Stadium on Sunday. Goals from Dan Burn and Alexander Isak sealed the historic victory, sparking jubilant celebrations among the Magpies’ faithful. Burn broke the deadlock just before halftime, powering a header into the…
Arsenal secured a crucial 1-0 win over Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium, thanks to Mikel Merino’s first-half header from a corner. The goal, Arsenal’s first from a set-piece since January, proved enough to overcome a lackluster Chelsea side missing key player Cole Palmer. Chelsea, winless in seven consecutive away league games, struggled to create chances…
