Football beyond mainstream
Chelsea claimed a crucial 1-0 victory over arch-rivals Tottenham Hotspur in a tightly contested London derby, strengthening their bid for a UEFA Champions League spot in the Premier League. The decisive moment came in the 50th minute when Argentine midfielder Enzo Fernández powered home a precise header from an excellent cross by English playmaker Cole…
Los Angeles FC handed Lionel Messi and Inter Miami their first defeat of the season with a hard-fought 1-0 win in the first leg of their CONCACAF Champions Cup quarterfinal on Wednesday. A second-half strike from 21-year-old homegrown forward Nathan Ordaz proved decisive, giving LAFC a crucial advantage heading into next week’s return leg in…
Barcelona and Real Madrid will renew their historic rivalry in the 2025 Copa del Rey final after both secured hard-fought victories in their respective semifinal ties. The final, set to take place on April 26 in Seville, promises to be a thrilling encounter as the two Spanish giants battle for domestic glory in a season…
The Saudi Pro League remains optimistic about securing Liverpool superstar Mohamed Salah this summer, despite growing uncertainty over a potential move before the Club World Cup, according to reports from The Telegraph. While Liverpool have reportedly offered Salah a new contract to extend his eight-year stay at Anfield, Saudi officials are still pushing to lure…
Gabonese striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang delivered a dramatic late winner to send Al-Qadsiah into their first-ever King’s Cup final after a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Al-Raed on Wednesday at Prince Mohammed bin Fahd Stadium in Dammam. The match seemed destined for extra time after both teams struggled to break the deadlock, but Aubameyang struck in the…
Newcastle United kept their Champions League dreams alive with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Brentford, thanks to a stunning late winner from Sandro Tonali, a goal the Italian later admitted was “70% a cross.” Fresh from ending their 70-year trophy drought with Carabao Cup glory, Eddie Howe’s side showed no signs of a hangover as…
Nearly a year after his departure, former Indian men’s football team head coach Igor Stimac has opened up about two major solutions he believed could have significantly improved the sport’s growth in the country. The Croatian coach, who was dismissed in June 2024 following India’s poor FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifying campaign, shared his insights…
In a thrilling semifinal clash, Al-Ittihad pulled off a stunning late comeback to defeat Al-Shabab 3-2 and book their place in the final of the King’s Cup of Champions. The match, filled with twists and turns, saw Al-Ittihad snatch victory from the jaws of defeat with two dramatic stoppage-time goals. A Rollercoaster Encounter Al-Ittihad took…
In a breathtaking semifinal clash, Real Madrid secured their place in the Copa del Rey final after a dramatic 4-4 draw (5-4 on aggregate) against Real Sociedad, sealed by Antonio Rüdiger’s decisive extra-time header. A Rollercoaster Battle at the BernabéuTrailing 1-0 from the first leg, Real Sociedad stunned the home crowd early when Ander Barrenetxea…
Nottingham Forest continued their remarkable push for a top-four finish with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Manchester United, courtesy of a breathtaking solo goal from Anthony Elanga. The former Red Devils winger showcased his blistering pace and clinical finishing in a moment of individual brilliance that left his old club stunned. A Goal to RememberWith…
