Football beyond mainstream
Al-Taawoun of Saudi Arabia held Iran’s Tractor to a 0-0 draw on Tuesday at the Yadegar-e-Emam Stadium in Tabriz, in the first leg of their AFC Champions League Elite quarter-final clash. The match saw Tractor dominate possession and create several chances, but their attackers failed to break down a resilient Al-Taawoun defense. The return leg…
Al-Hilal suffered a 1-0 defeat to Pakhtakor in Tashkent on Tuesday in the first leg of their AFC Champions League Elite round-of-16 tie. A first-half goal by Brazilian forward Flamarion gave the Uzbek side the advantage heading into next week’s return leg. Despite dominating their group stage, Al-Hilal struggled in freezing conditions, failing to match…
In a concerning turn of events, Neymar’s recent thigh injury has left fans and team officials anxious about his condition. Despite scoring the opening goal in Santos’ 2-0 win against Bragantino on Sunday, the Brazilian star was forced to leave the field in the 76th minute due to discomfort in his thigh. The injury raises…
The Al-Hilal football team delegation arrived in Tashkent on Monday evening, gearing up for their highly anticipated AFC Champions League Round of 16 first-leg match against Uzbekistan’s Pakhtakor. The match is scheduled to take place on Tuesday evening, but concerns over extreme weather conditions have cast a shadow over the fixture. Tashkent is currently blanketed…
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…
Saudi Pro League giants Al-Hilal have confirmed that their star defender, João Cancelo, will be out of action for eight weeks due to a hamstring injury. The club made the announcement on Sunday via their official account on the social media platform ‘X’ (Twitter). Medical examinations revealed that Cancelo sustained an injury to his hamstring,…
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…
