Football beyond mainstream
The Saudi Arabian national football team secured a crucial 1-0 victory over China in the seventh round of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, played on Thursday evening at the “King Saud University Stadium” in Riyadh. The match was pivotal for the Green Falcons’ aspirations to qualify for the upcoming World Cup. The only goal of…
In a pivotal match for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Asian qualifiers, Jordan defeated Palestine 3-1 on March 20, 2025, at the Amman International Stadium. This victory solidifies Jordan’s hold on the second qualification spot in Group B, keeping the pressure on group leaders South Korea. Match Highlights:Jordan got off to a flying start with…
Japan secured their place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a commanding 2-0 victory over Bahrain in Saitama on Thursday, extending their remarkable streak of consecutive World Cup appearances to eight. The win also confirmed Japan’s dominance in Asian Group C, as they became the first team to book their ticket to the expanded…
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 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…
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…
Al Hilal continued their relentless pursuit of the Saudi Pro League title with a commanding 2-0 victory over Al Taawoun on Saturday. Goals from Mohammed Kanno and Brazilian star Marcos Leonardo in each half ensured the win, keeping Al Hilal within striking distance of league leaders Al Ittihad. The match, held at Al Taawoun’s home…
