Football beyond mainstream
Saudi advisor Turki Al-Sheikh, via his official “X” account, confirmed that a deal has been finalised with DAZN, Riyadh Season, and GEA to exclusively air Al-Hilal’s matches in the FIFA Club World Cup on MBC’s free channels. Turki Al-Sheikh highlighted that this step is part of a significant sponsorship agreement with strategic partners MBC and…
This season, Mohamed Salah has been in outstanding form for Liverpool in the Premier League. He is currently the top scorer and also leads in goal contributions. The global sports statistics network, WhoScored reports that since the beginning of 2025, Mohamed Salah has lost possession more times due to unsuccessful touches than any other player…
Lionel Messi braved freezing temperatures to net the sole goal, leading Inter Miami to a 1-0 victory over Sporting Kansas City in their weather-affected CONCACAF Champions Cup first-leg match. Messi found the back of the net from the right side of the box in the 56th minute, securing the win for Inter Miami on a…
The 2024/25 UEFA Champions League campaign has proven to be a significant setback for Italian football, as Serie A clubs continue to struggle on the European stage. The recent elimination of AC Milan Juventus and Atalanta from the Play-off has highlighted the growing challenges faced by Italian teams, raising concerns about the future of Serie…
Defender Ryan Flamingo scored the decisive goal in extra time, leading PSV Eindhoven to a 3-1 victory over Juventus in the UEFA Champions League playoff second leg. The win overturned a first-leg deficit, securing PSV’s place in the Round of 16, while Juventus became the third Italian team to exit the tournament after AC Milan…
Arne Slot may find it tough to process a draw that nonetheless strengthens his team’s position at the top. Liverpool’s 1-1 draw at Aston Villa was a frustrating one, especially after Darwin Núñez missed a golden chance to give them a late lead. Trent Alexander-Arnold’s second-half equalizer kept their unbeaten away record intact, but missed…
Kylian Mbappé shine as Real Madrid defeated Manchester City 3-1 at the Santiago Bernabéu on Wednesday, securing a 6-3 aggregate win in the Champions League Round of 16 qualifier. Mbappé scored a hat-trick (4′, 33′, 61′), while Nico González netted a late consolation goal for City in stoppage time (90+2′). Real Madrid dominated from the…
Real Madrid has been hit with another setback as they contest the two-match ban imposed on their English star, Jude Bellingham. According to Fabrizio Romano, the club is appealing the decision made by the competition committee. Romano stated on his X (formerly Twitter) account: “Based on the images and expert analysis provided by Real Madrid,…
Shandong Taishan, a top Chinese Super League club, has withdrawn from the AFC Champions League Elite, citing “serious physical discomfort” among its players. The team was set to play South Korea’s Ulsan HD on Wednesday but did not show up for the match, resulting in their automatic disqualification from the tournament. In a brief statement…
In a tightly contested match on Tuesday evening, Al-Qadisiyah of Kuwait and Al-Ittifaq of Saudi Arabia played to a 1-1 draw in Dammam, securing their spots in the semi-finals of the Gulf Club Champions League. This match marked the end of the preliminary round for Group 2, with both teams demonstrating resilience and skill to…
