Football beyond mainstream
In the concluding round of the 2024-2025 AFC Elite Champions League group stage, Alnassr and Alahli delivered notable performances. Al-Nassr secured third place in their group after a goalless draw against Iranian hosts Persepolis. Despite both teams’ efforts, neither managed to break the deadlock, resulting in a single point for each. This draw elevated Al-Nassr’s…
French defender Mohamed Simakan of Al-Nassr is will face a two-match suspension following his red card in the highly anticipated “Classico” clash against Al-Ahli Jeddah during the 20th round of the Saudi Roshn Professional League. The incident occurred in a thrilling match that saw Al-Nassr emerge victorious with a 3-2 scoreline. Simakan was sent off…
Cristiano Ronaldo, the star player of Saudi Arabia’s Al-Nassr, is set to miss the team’s upcoming match against Iran’s Persepolis in the AFC Champions League. The match, scheduled for Monday, will see Al-Nassr travel to Iran for their eighth group-stage game. Reports suggest that Al-Nassr’s coach, Stefano Pioli, has decided to rest Ronaldo to keep…
Saudi Arabia has confirmed that it will maintain its long-standing alcohol ban during the 2034 World Cup, despite being named as the tournament’s host by FIFA in December 2023. The kingdom, where alcohol has been prohibited since 1952 due to Islamic law, will not sell alcoholic beverages in stadiums or public spaces. While Qatar, the…
The 2025 AFC U-20 Asian Cup, the 42nd edition of the prestigious tournament, has officially begun in China. Formerly known as the AFC Youth Championship and AFC U-19 Championship, this biennial event is organized by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and serves as a qualifying platform for the FIFA U-20 World Cup. The competition brings…
Initially, Jesus was very critical of Neymar, suggesting that he was no longer capable of playing at the top level. Neymar didn’t take kindly to these remarks and soon made a move to terminate his contract with Al-Hilal. He then rejoined his childhood club, Santos, in Brazil. Once back in Brazil, Neymar didn’t hold back…
Salem Al-Dossari is a prominent Saudi Arabian footballer who has spent the majority of his career at Al-Hilal, one of the most successful clubs in Asia. Born on August 19, 1991, in Saudi Arabia, Al-Dossari is known for his versatility, primarily playing as a winger or forward. He has been a key figure for…
In a dramatic turn of events in the AFC Champions League, Iranian giants Persepolis saw their hopes of advancing to the knockout stages take a significant hit after a crushing 4-1 defeat to Saudi Pro League champions Al-Hilal. The match, played in Riyadh, showcased Al-Hilal’s dominance as they outclassed Persepolis, leaving the Iranian side struggling…
In a thrilling AFC Champions League match, Rayyan pulled off a stunning comeback to defeat the reigning champions Al Ain 2-1 in a high-stakes West Zone showdown at the Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium. Al Ain had taken the lead in the 42nd minute through Alejandro Romero, but Mahmoud Trezeguet equalised for Rayyan in the 50th…
Al-Nassr’s big clash with Al-Wasl in the AFC Champions League Elite turned out to be a one-sided affair, with the Knights of Najd securing a thumping 4-0 victory at Al-Awwal Park. Ali Al-Hassan got things rolling with the opening stunner in the 25th minute. Then, Al-Wasl’s Salem Al-Azizi gave away a penalty for a handball,…
