Football beyond mainstream
In a dramatic Saudi Pro League clash on Friday, Ivan Toney’s second-half hat-trick powered Al-Ahli to a stunning 3-2 victory over Al-Hilal at the Kingdom Arena, dealing a massive blow to Al-Hilal’s title aspirations. The result leaves Al-Hilal five points behind league leaders Al-Ittihad, with manager Lauren Blanc’s side now under pressure to bounce back…
Saudi media reports indicate that Al-Hilal is close to signing Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen from Napoli, who is currently on loan to Turkish club Galatasaray. The move aims to strengthen the team ahead of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup. Al-Hilal is reportedly prepared to meet Osimhen’s €130 million release clause, with the player expressing…
In an exciting turn of events, Australia’s U-20 national team has secured a spot in the final of the AFC U-20 Asian Cup. They will face Saudi Arabia in what promises to be a thrilling showdown this Saturday. Australia advanced to the final after a hard-fought 2-0 victory over Japan in the semi-finals on Wednesday….
Kostas Fortounis became the hero for Al-Khaleej, converting a 96th-minute penalty to secure a dramatic 1-1 draw against Saudi Pro League leaders Al-Ittihad. The late equalizer denied Al-Ittihad a chance to extend their lead at the top, keeping the title race alive. Al-Ittihad had taken the lead in the 78th minute through Abod, who finished…
Lionel Messi delivered another stellar performance, opening the scoring with a breathtaking strike in the 19th minute, as Inter Miami triumphed 3-1 over Sporting Kansas City in the second leg of the CONCACAF Champions Cup first round on Tuesday night. The victory sealed a 4-1 aggregate win for Miami, propelling them into the round of…
In a nail-biting encounter on Tuesday evening, Barcelona and Atletico Madrid played out a sensational 4-4 draw in the first leg of the Copa del Rey semi-final at the Olympic Stadium in Montjuic. The match, filled with twists and turns, saw both teams squander leads and fight back valiantly, leaving the tie finely balanced ahead…
Al Ahli Secures Fifth Place with Dominant Performance Al Ahli delivered a commanding performance, defeating Al Qadsiah 4-1 at the Alinma Stadium. The win saw Al Ahli climb to fifth place in the Saudi Pro League standings with 44 points, while Al Qadsiah dropped to fourth place, trailing Al Nassr on goal difference. English striker…
Al Hilal Dominates Al Khaleej with a 5-1 Victory Al Hilal returned to winning ways in the Saudi Pro League with an emphatic 5-1 victory over Al Khaleej in the 22nd round. The win ended a three-match winless streak for the defending champions, who had previously suffered a loss and two draws. The match at…
Liverpool delivered a statement victory on Sunday, defeating Manchester City 2-0 at the Etihad Stadium in a crucial Premier League clash. The win not only solidified their position at the top of the league table but also deepened the woes of Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola, whose side struggled to break down a resilient Liverpool…
Mohun Bagan Super Giant etched their name into Indian football history on Sunday, securing the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 title with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Odisha FC at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan Stadium. This triumph marks the first time a team has successfully defended the ISL championship, cementing their legacy as one…
