Football beyond mainstream
In a dramatic La Liga match on Saturday, Real Madrid’s star midfielder Jude Bellingham was shown a red card during their 1-1 draw against Osasuna. The incident occurred in the 40th minute when Bellingham protested a refereeing decision, using explicit language while gesturing with his arms. Referee José Luis Munuera took offense and sent him…
Bayern Munich held onto their lead in the German Bundesliga after a tense 0-0 draw against defending champions Bayer Leverkusen on Saturday, February 15, 2025. The result kept Bayern eight points clear at the top of the table, moving them closer to their 34th league title. The match saw Leverkusen hit the crossbar twice in…
The £60 million Egyptian sensation, Omar Marmoush, put on a spectacular show as Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City delivered a statement win in the race for Champions League qualification. Marmoush announced his arrival in English football in style, scoring a stunning first-half hat-trick to help City crush Newcastle 4-0. This dominant performance was the perfect response…
Brighton delivered a stunning performance on Saturday, securing a commanding 3-0 victory over Chelsea at Falmer Stadium in the 25th round of the English Premier League. The match showcased Brighton’s determination to climb higher in the league standings, while Chelsea’s hopes of staying in the top four took a significant hit. Brighton delivered a stunning…
Head coach Didier Deschamps confirmed on Friday that captain Kylian Mbappé will rejoin the France national team in March for their crucial Nations League quarterfinal clash against Croatia. The 26-year-old forward, a key figure for Les Bleus with 86 international appearances, was absent from the squad during the Nations League matches in October and November…
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…
Logan Paul appears to have chosen his next opponent in the ring, and it’s none other than football icon Lionel Messi. The YouTuber-turned-wrestler has challenged Messi as a way to resolve his ongoing lawsuit against the Argentine star’s beverage brand, Mas+. Paul hopes the unusual proposal will bring an end to the legal battle. It…
The Merseyside derby between Everton and Liverpool ended in a thrilling 2-2 draw on February 12 at Goodison Park. Everton struck first in the 11th minute with Beto scoring from a right-footed shot, assisted by Jarrad Branthwaite. However, Liverpool equalized just five minutes later through Alexis Mac Allister’s header, set up by Mohamed Salah’s cross….
It’s official—Cristiano Ronaldo has been confirmed as the world’s top goalscorer for 2023, leaving no room for doubt. The Portuguese superstar netted an impressive 54 goals last year, surpassing all other players. While some questioned the validity of six goals scored in what was initially thought to be a friendly competition, FIFA has now stepped…
In a thrilling first-leg encounter of the UEFA Champions League knockout round, holders Real Madrid staged a sensational comeback, winning 3-2 against Manchester City. Jude Bellingham’s late strike completed an incredible fightback as Madrid twice recovered from a deficit to take a slender advantage ahead of the return leg. Erling Haaland was in fine form,…
