Football beyond mainstream
Cristiano Ronaldo, the star player of Saudi Arabia’s Al-Nassr, is set to miss the team’s upcoming match against Iran’s Persepolis in the AFC Champions League. The match, scheduled for Monday, will see Al-Nassr travel to Iran for their eighth group-stage game. Reports suggest that Al-Nassr’s coach, Stefano Pioli, has decided to rest Ronaldo to keep…
In an exciting Saudi Pro League showdown, Al-Hilal was held to a 1-1 draw by Al-Riyadh at the Kingdom Arena during the 20th round of the season. This result has opened the door for league leaders Al-Ittihad to extend their lead over Al-Hilal to 4 points, provided they secure a victory against Al-Wehda on Saturday….
Head coach Didier Deschamps confirmed on Friday that captain Kylian Mbappé will rejoin the France national team in March for their crucial Nations League quarterfinal clash against Croatia. The 26-year-old forward, a key figure for Les Bleus with 86 international appearances, was absent from the squad during the Nations League matches in October and November…
Saudi Arabia has confirmed that it will maintain its long-standing alcohol ban during the 2034 World Cup, despite being named as the tournament’s host by FIFA in December 2023. The kingdom, where alcohol has been prohibited since 1952 due to Islamic law, will not sell alcoholic beverages in stadiums or public spaces. While Qatar, the…
Logan Paul appears to have chosen his next opponent in the ring, and it’s none other than football icon Lionel Messi. The YouTuber-turned-wrestler has challenged Messi as a way to resolve his ongoing lawsuit against the Argentine star’s beverage brand, Mas+. Paul hopes the unusual proposal will bring an end to the legal battle. It…
Al-Nassr secured a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Al-Ahli despite playing with 10 men, thanks to Jhon Duran’s stellar performance. The Colombian forward, who scored twice on his league debut last week, repeated the feat at Al Inma Bank Stadium on Thursday. Duran opened the scoring in the 32nd minute with a stunning strike from the…
FC Goa ended a 13-match winless streak against Mumbai City FC with a commanding 3-1 win at the Mumbai Football Arena in the Indian Super League (ISL) on Wednesday, February 12, 2025. The Gaurs’ victory, which saw them strengthen their grip on second place in the standings, was powered by a stellar performance from Iker…
The 2025 AFC U-20 Asian Cup, the 42nd edition of the prestigious tournament, has officially begun in China. Formerly known as the AFC Youth Championship and AFC U-19 Championship, this biennial event is organized by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and serves as a qualifying platform for the FIFA U-20 World Cup. The competition brings…
The Merseyside derby between Everton and Liverpool ended in a thrilling 2-2 draw on February 12 at Goodison Park. Everton struck first in the 11th minute with Beto scoring from a right-footed shot, assisted by Jarrad Branthwaite. However, Liverpool equalized just five minutes later through Alexis Mac Allister’s header, set up by Mohamed Salah’s cross….
It’s official—Cristiano Ronaldo has been confirmed as the world’s top goalscorer for 2023, leaving no room for doubt. The Portuguese superstar netted an impressive 54 goals last year, surpassing all other players. While some questioned the validity of six goals scored in what was initially thought to be a friendly competition, FIFA has now stepped…
