Football beyond mainstream
The draw for the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 took place today, Friday, at the UEFA headquarters in Nyon, Switzerland. The draw has set up some thrilling matchups, including a Madrid derby and an early German showdown. In the Round of 16, English side Aston Villa will face Belgium’s Club Brugge, while French club…
In a major blow to Al-Hilal, star striker Aleksandar Mitrović has been officially ruled out of the upcoming clasico against Al-Ittihad after failing to fully recover from his hamstring injury. The Serbian forward did not pass the final medical assessment, confirming that he is not yet fit to participate in the crucial match. Mitrović has…
The final eight teams will compete on Saturday and Sunday, with the champions to be crowned on March 2. The first quarter-final on Saturday will see Saudi Arabia take on China PR. Saudi Arabia, who topped Group B, are looking to add a fourth title to their collection, having last won in 2018. Meanwhile, China…
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…
