Football beyond mainstream
In a thrilling display of football prowess, Saudi Arabian powerhouses Al-Hilal and Al-Ahli have both advanced to the quarter-finals of the AFC Champions League Elite, securing their places with impressive victories on Tuesday. The two teams showcased their dominance in the second leg of the round of 16, overcoming their respective opponents to continue their…
In a thrilling encounter on Tuesday evening, Saudi Arabia’s Al-Taawoun secured their first-ever semi-final berth in the AFC Champions League 2, defeating Iran’s Tractor 4-2 in a penalty shootout after a gripping 2-2 draw in regular and extra time. The match, held in the second leg of the quarter-finals, showcased resilience, drama, and a historic…
In a disappointing turn of events for Santos fans, Neymar was forced to watch from the bench as his team suffered a 2-1 defeat to Corinthians. The 33-year-old Brazilian superstar, who recently returned to his boyhood club on a short-term deal, was unable to take part in the match due to a minor injury. Neymar…
In a highly anticipated clash at Old Trafford, Manchester United and Arsenal played out a 1-1 draw in the 28th round of the English Premier League. The result leaves Arsenal trailing league leaders Liverpool by 15 points, with Liverpool having played one more game. The Reds, who defeated Southampton 3-1 on Saturday, now have a…
In a dramatic Saudi Pro League clash, Al-Nassr failed to hold onto their lead, settling for a 2-2 draw against Al-Shabab in the 24th round of the 2024-25 season. Despite goals from Ayman Yahya and Cristiano Ronaldo, Al-Nassr’s defensive frailties cost them valuable points, further denting their title hopes. Match HighlightsThe game saw a flurry…
In an action-packed Friday night in the Saudi Pro League, Al-Hilal reclaimed their winning form with a 2-0 victory over Al-Fayha, while Al-Ahli and Al-Khaleej battled to a thrilling 2-2 draw in the 24th round of the competition. Al-Hilal Closes In on League LeadersAl-Hilal secured a crucial win against Al-Fayha at King Abdullah Sports City…
In a thrilling Saudi Pro League encounter on Thursday, March 6, 2025, league leaders Al-Ittihad fought back to secure a 1-1 draw against third-placed Al-Qadsiah, thanks to a stoppage-time equalizer from N’Golo Kante. The match seemed destined to end in favor of Al-Qadsiah when Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang broke the deadlock in the 91st minute. The Gabonese…
In a surprising turn of events, Al-Ettifaq’s first football team suffered a 1-0 defeat against Iraqi visitors Duhok in the first leg of the Gulf Champions League semi-final. The match took place on Wednesday evening at the “Ego” Stadium in Al-Ettifaq’s home ground in Dammam. Despite controlling much of the game, Al-Ettifaq was unable to…
The UEFA Champions League witnessed a series of thrilling matches on Wednesday, as Barcelona, Liverpool, and Bayern Munich claimed vital victories to edge closer to advancing to the next stages of the competition. In Portugal, Barcelona secured a hard-fought 1-0 win over Benfica in the first leg of the Round of 16. The only goal…
In a thrilling night of Champions League action, Arsenal and Aston Villa delivered stunning performances to take commanding leads in their respective last-16 ties. Arsenal’s Goal Fest in Eindhoven Arsenal made a spectacular return to form with a 7-1 demolition of PSV Eindhoven at the Philips Stadion. Mikel Arteta’s side all but secured their place…
