Football beyond mainstream
In a surprising yet impactful career move, football icon Lionel Messi has opened up about his decision to join Major League Soccer (MLS) club Inter Miami in the summer of 2023. This marked the Argentine superstar’s first venture into American soccer after illustrious spells with European giants Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain. Messi, widely regarded as…
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…
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…
In a concerning turn of events, Neymar’s recent thigh injury has left fans and team officials anxious about his condition. Despite scoring the opening goal in Santos’ 2-0 win against Bragantino on Sunday, the Brazilian star was forced to leave the field in the 76th minute due to discomfort in his thigh. The injury raises…
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…
After Al-Nassr’s surprising 2-1 loss to Al-Orobah in the Saudi Pro League on February 28, Jhon Duran, the 21-year-old Colombian forward, faced criticism from Saudi news outlet @ByanNassr for his performance during the match. However, former Al-Nassr standout Anderson Talisca has stepped in to defend Duran, urging critics to avoid unfairly targeting the young player….
Criticism Mounts Over Brazilian Selectors’ Bias Towards Domestic League. Brazilian national team selectors are facing scrutiny for their apparent preference for players in the weaker Brazilian league, while overlooking talents in the increasingly competitive Saudi Pro League. The trend was highlighted by Fabinho, who referenced Alex Telles’ call-up only after his move to Botafogo, despite…
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…
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…
