Football beyond mainstream
The Saudi Arabian national football team secured a crucial 1-0 victory over China in the seventh round of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, played on Thursday evening at the “King Saud University Stadium” in Riyadh. The match was pivotal for the Green Falcons’ aspirations to qualify for the upcoming World Cup. The only goal of…
In a pivotal match for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Asian qualifiers, Jordan defeated Palestine 3-1 on March 20, 2025, at the Amman International Stadium. This victory solidifies Jordan’s hold on the second qualification spot in Group B, keeping the pressure on group leaders South Korea. Match Highlights:Jordan got off to a flying start with…
Japan secured their place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a commanding 2-0 victory over Bahrain in Saitama on Thursday, extending their remarkable streak of consecutive World Cup appearances to eight. The win also confirmed Japan’s dominance in Asian Group C, as they became the first team to book their ticket to the expanded…
In a thrilling World Cup qualifier on Thursday, Australia overcame an early scare to claim a commanding 5-1 win against Patrick Kluivert’s Indonesia at Sydney Football Stadium. The victory solidified the Socceroos’ hold on second place in Asian Group C, trailing only behind group leaders Japan. Jackson Irvine starred with a brace, scoring in each…
Shillong: The Indian football team ended a 489-day winless streak in style, securing a commanding 3-0 victory over the Maldives in a friendly match at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Shillong. This marked India’s first match in Meghalaya and also their first win under new head coach Manolo Márquez. The match saw a stellar performance…
In a revealing interview, Christian Olivera, the former LAFC winger and current Uruguay international, shared insights into a conversation he had with Marcelo Bielsa, the legendary soccer tactician. According to Olivera, Bielsa advised him to leave Major League Soccer (MLS) to advance his career, criticizing the league for fostering a lack of competitiveness. Olivera, now…
Bangladesh’s national football team has received a significant boost ahead of their AFC Asian Cup qualifier against India, with the arrival of former Premier League midfielder Hamza Choudhury. The 26-year-old, who currently plays for Championship side Sheffield United on loan from Leicester City, landed in Sylhet on Monday to join the Bangladesh camp. Choudhury, who…
In a surprising turn of events, Argentina’s head coach Lionel Scaloni has announced the squad for the upcoming World Cup 2026 qualifiers against Uruguay and Brazil, notably excluding the legendary Lionel Messi. The absence of the 2022 World Cup hero has left fans in shock as Argentina prepares for two pivotal matches in the South…
Inter Miami’s 2-1 victory over Atlanta United on Sunday, March 16, at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium has been overshadowed by a contentious penalty decision that has drawn fierce criticism from rival fans on social media. The match, which saw Lionel Messi and his team clinch a late win, has been marred by accusations of biased officiating…
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has announced the highly anticipated schedule for the quarter-finals of the AFC Champions League Elite 2024-2025, following the draw held at the AFC headquarters in Kuala Lumpur. The tournament, which features some of Asia’s top clubs, is set to deliver thrilling encounters as teams from the…
