Football beyond mainstream
Players of Saudi Arabia’s Al-Shabab Club refused to participate in training sessions on Monday in protest over unpaid salaries that have been delayed for the past three months. According to reports from the Saudi newspaper *Al-Riyadiya*, the club’s administration had promised to settle the overdue payments by Monday but failed to fulfill its commitment. Both…
In a tightly contested Asian Champions League Round of 16 first-leg match, Al Nassr of Saudi Arabia played out a goalless draw against Esteghlal of Iran in Tehran. Despite missing their star player Cristiano Ronaldo, who was rested due to fatigue, Al Nassr created several scoring opportunities but failed to capitalize. Colombian forward Jhon Durán…
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…
Saudi pro League is halfway with football fans enjoying lots of goals, with some of the best strikers in the world. Leading the charge is none other than Cristiano Ronaldo, the Portuguese superstar, who has netted an impressive 17 goals for Al-Nassr. Ronaldo, who joined the Saudi club in a high-profile move, has once again proven…
Al-Ittihad, one of the league’s top contenders, struggled to break down a resilient Al-Akhdoud. The result yet leaves Al-Ittihad sex points clear on top. Alqadsia has made another notable climb in the table after a hard fought victory over Al-Riyadh. This made them seven points behind the league leaders and just one point behind alhilal….
Al-Ittihad Held to a 1-1 Draw by Al-Akhdoud in Saudi Pro League Clash In a thrilling encounter on Sunday evening, Al-Ittihad and Al-Akhdoud played out a 1-1 draw at the Jewel Stadium (Al-Jawhara Al-Mushia’a) during the 23rd round of the Saudi Professional League for the 2024-25 season. The match saw both teams fight hard, but…
In a surprising move, Cristiano Ronaldo did not accompany Al-Nassr’s squad to Iran for their AFC Champions League Round of 16 first-leg match against Esteghlal on Monday. According to local media reports, the decision to leave the Portuguese superstar behind was made following discussions between the coaching and medical staff, who cited muscle fatigue as…
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….
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…
In a nail-biting final of the AFC U-20 Asian Cup, Australia emerged victorious over Saudi Arabia in a dramatic penalty shootout (5-4) to claim the championship title. The match, held on Saturday afternoon at the Bao’an Stadium in Shenzhen, China, saw both teams deliver a fierce and competitive performance, but it was Australia who ultimately…
