Football beyond mainstream
The Saudi Arabian national team has officially secured their spot in the FIFA U-20 World Cup in Chile after a thrilling 1-0 victory over China in the quarter-finals of the AFC U-20 Asian Cup, currently being held in China. The decisive goal was scored by Ammar Al-Yahibi in the 90+5th minute in a spectacular fashion,…
The Saudi Arabian Football Federation announced on Tuesday that Jeddah will host the final stages of the 2024-2025 AFC Elite Champions League. The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) had previously granted Saudi Arabia the rights to host the tournament’s final rounds for both the current and upcoming seasons. The quarter-finals, semi-finals, and final will be played…
In a thrilling AFC Champions League match, Rayyan pulled off a stunning comeback to defeat the reigning champions Al Ain 2-1 in a high-stakes West Zone showdown at the Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium. Al Ain had taken the lead in the 42nd minute through Alejandro Romero, but Mahmoud Trezeguet equalised for Rayyan in the 50th…
Al-Nassr’s big clash with Al-Wasl in the AFC Champions League Elite turned out to be a one-sided affair, with the Knights of Najd securing a thumping 4-0 victory at Al-Awwal Park. Ali Al-Hassan got things rolling with the opening stunner in the 25th minute. Then, Al-Wasl’s Salem Al-Azizi gave away a penalty for a handball,…
Odisha FC took an early lead in the fourth minute through Jerry Mawihmingthanga. Dori’s clever header set up Jerry, who adjusted quickly to fire a high-footed shot into the bottom right corner of the net. Odisha’s defence remained resolute throughout the first half, denying Kerala Blasters an equaliser. The Blasters responded strongly in the second…
The 26th edition of the Arab Gulf Cup (Gulf Cup), taking place in Kuwait, has seen exciting action and drama from the very first whistle. With 8 teams competing for the prestigious title, the group stage delivered surprises, intense matches, and significant milestones. After a series of compelling fixtures, the teams have been sorted into…
Saudi Arabia’s decision to participate in both the 2025 and 2027 CONCACAF Gold Cups is a strategic move that can significantly boost the national team’s development and visibility in international football. Competing against top teams from the Americas will provide valuable experience and test Saudi Arabia’s strengths on a broader stage. However, the timing of…
