Football beyond mainstream
In an exciting development for international football, the Saudi Arabian national team is set to participate as a guest in the 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup, marking their historic debut in the tournament. The Confederation of North, Central America, and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF) has announced that the “Green Falcons” will be placed in the fourth…
In a thrilling night of international football, Germany and Spain both clinched dramatic victories to advance to the Nations League finals, while France staged a remarkable comeback to join them in the semi-finals. The matches were filled with unforgettable moments, from quick-thinking ball boys to nail-biting penalty shootouts. Germany Edges Past Italy in a Goal-Filled…
In a high-octane clash on Sunday, Portugal secured a spectacular 5-2 victory over Denmark in the second leg of the UEFA Nations League quarter-finals, advancing to the semi-finals with an aggregate score of 5-3 after overturning a 1-0 first-leg deficit. The match, held on March 23, 2025, showcased a stunning performance from the Portuguese side,…
The All India Football Federation (AIFF) is actively working on a policy to integrate Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) players into the national team setup, aiming to address the long-standing struggle to find a top-quality players. AIFF President Kalyan Chaubey described the move as a potential “game-changer” for Indian football, which has heavily relied on…
In a significant development, Mexican football club Club León has been excluded from the upcoming 2025 FIFA Club World Cup after failing to comply with tournament regulations regarding multi-club ownership. The decision, announced by FIFA, comes just months before the expanded 32-team tournament is set to kick off in the United States from June 14…
In high-stakes CONMEBOL World Cup qualifiers, Argentina and Brazil both claimed vital victories to strengthen their positions in the race for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. While Argentina edged past Uruguay 1-0 thanks to a moment of brilliance from Thiago Almada, Brazil secured a dramatic 2-1 win over Colombia, with Vinicius Jr. delivering a late…
In a series of gripping international encounters in Nations league Quarter-Final, Germany, Croatia, and Spain emerged with narrow advantages in their respective matches, setting the stage for tense second-leg showdowns. Germany Edges Italy in Hard-Fought ContestGermany secured a 2-1 victory over Italy in a tightly contested match, ending Italy’s five-match unbeaten home run against the…
Rasmus Hojlund, Denmark’s match-winner against Portugal, made headlines not only for his goal but also for his celebration, which paid homage to his idol Cristiano Ronaldo. After scoring the decisive goal in the 78th minute, the Manchester United forward imitated Ronaldo’s iconic “Siuuu” celebration, jumping and spinning in the air to the delight of the…
Denmark claimed a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Portugal in the first leg of their UEFA Nations League quarter-final clash on Thursday. The decisive moment came in the 78th minute when substitute Rasmus Hojlund slotted home a fine finish to break the deadlock in a match dominated by the hosts. Denmark, under the guidance of coach…
In a thrilling encounter during the seventh round of the Asian qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup, the Iranian national team delivered a commanding performance to defeat the United Arab Emirates (UAE) with a 2-0 victory. The match, held on March 21, 2025, showcased Iran’s strength and determination as they solidified their position at the…
