Football beyond mainstream
In a tense and hard-fought Champions League last-16 clash at the Santiago Bernabéu, Real Madrid emerged with a 2-1 victory over city rivals Atletico Madrid, setting the stage for a thrilling second leg at the Metropolitano Stadium next week. The match got off to a dream start for the hosts as Rodrygo broke the deadlock…
Al-Taawoun of Saudi Arabia held Iran’s Tractor to a 0-0 draw on Tuesday at the Yadegar-e-Emam Stadium in Tabriz, in the first leg of their AFC Champions League Elite quarter-final clash. The match saw Tractor dominate possession and create several chances, but their attackers failed to break down a resilient Al-Taawoun defense. The return leg…
Al-Hilal suffered a 1-0 defeat to Pakhtakor in Tashkent on Tuesday in the first leg of their AFC Champions League Elite round-of-16 tie. A first-half goal by Brazilian forward Flamarion gave the Uzbek side the advantage heading into next week’s return leg. Despite dominating their group stage, Al-Hilal struggled in freezing conditions, failing to match…
In a tightly contested Asian Champions League Round of 16 first-leg match, Al Nassr of Saudi Arabia played out a goalless draw against Esteghlal of Iran in Tehran. Despite missing their star player Cristiano Ronaldo, who was rested due to fatigue, Al Nassr created several scoring opportunities but failed to capitalize. Colombian forward Jhon Durán…
Barcelona currently sit at the summit of La Liga, leading the table in what has developed into a thrilling three-way title race. The Catalans’ recent 4-0 triumph over Real Sociedad has solidified their position, but the competition remains fierce. Real Madrid, their perennial rivals, are hot on their heels, while Diego Simeone’s Atletico Madrid trail…
Saudi pro League is halfway with football fans enjoying lots of goals, with some of the best strikers in the world. Leading the charge is none other than Cristiano Ronaldo, the Portuguese superstar, who has netted an impressive 17 goals for Al-Nassr. Ronaldo, who joined the Saudi club in a high-profile move, has once again proven…
Al-Ittihad Held to a 1-1 Draw by Al-Akhdoud in Saudi Pro League Clash In a thrilling encounter on Sunday evening, Al-Ittihad and Al-Akhdoud played out a 1-1 draw at the Jewel Stadium (Al-Jawhara Al-Mushia’a) during the 23rd round of the Saudi Professional League for the 2024-25 season. The match saw both teams fight hard, but…
Real Madrid’s La Liga title defense suffered a blow with a 2-1 loss to Real Betis on Saturday, allowing Atletico Madrid to claim the league lead. Atletico edged past Athletic Bilbao 1-0, moving two points clear of rivals Barcelona and Real Madrid. Former Real Madrid star Isco scored the winning penalty for Betis, while Brahim…
In a nail-biting final of the AFC U-20 Asian Cup, Australia emerged victorious over Saudi Arabia in a dramatic penalty shootout (5-4) to claim the championship title. The match, held on Saturday afternoon at the Bao’an Stadium in Shenzhen, China, saw both teams deliver a fierce and competitive performance, but it was Australia who ultimately…
Cavalier FC, a prominent Jamaican football club, typically hosts its home league matches at a modest 3,000-capacity venue located within the same complex as the iconic Jamaica National Stadium. However, for Concacaf competitions, Jamaican teams often move their games to the larger 35,000-seat National Stadium to meet continental venue standards. While these matches rarely sell…
