Football beyond mainstream
In a thrilling encounter on Friday, Al-Ettifaq pulled off a stunning 3-2 win against Al-Nassr in the 21st round of the Saudi Pro League. Under the leadership of Saad Al-Shehri, who replaced former English manager Steven Gerrard, Al-Ettifaq has been in fine form, climbing to 8th place with 28 points. Meanwhile, Al-Nassr’s campaign hit a…
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…
Cristiano Ronaldo recently shared his thoughts on Saudi Arabian football. He believes that having too many foreign players in the Saudi Pro League could be harmful. According to him, this would reduce the playing time for local Saudi players. Ronaldo was one of the first big international stars to join the league, signing with Al-Nassr…
In a tightly contested match on Tuesday evening, Al-Qadisiyah of Kuwait and Al-Ittifaq of Saudi Arabia played to a 1-1 draw in Dammam, securing their spots in the semi-finals of the Gulf Club Champions League. This match marked the end of the preliminary round for Group 2, with both teams demonstrating resilience and skill to…
In the concluding round of the 2024-2025 AFC Elite Champions League group stage, Alnassr and Alahli delivered notable performances. Al-Nassr secured third place in their group after a goalless draw against Iranian hosts Persepolis. Despite both teams’ efforts, neither managed to break the deadlock, resulting in a single point for each. This draw elevated Al-Nassr’s…
French defender Mohamed Simakan of Al-Nassr is will face a two-match suspension following his red card in the highly anticipated “Classico” clash against Al-Ahli Jeddah during the 20th round of the Saudi Roshn Professional League. The incident occurred in a thrilling match that saw Al-Nassr emerge victorious with a 3-2 scoreline. Simakan was sent off…
Al-Ittihad won big against Al-Wehda, ending the match with a 4-1 scoreline. The game took place on Saturday evening, February 15, 2025, as part of the 20th round of the Saudi Roshn Professional League. This win helped Al-Ittihad strengthen their position at the top of the league table. The goals for Al-Ittihad were scored by…
Cristiano Ronaldo, the star player of Saudi Arabia’s Al-Nassr, is set to miss the team’s upcoming match against Iran’s Persepolis in the AFC Champions League. The match, scheduled for Monday, will see Al-Nassr travel to Iran for their eighth group-stage game. Reports suggest that Al-Nassr’s coach, Stefano Pioli, has decided to rest Ronaldo to keep…
In an exciting Saudi Pro League showdown, Al-Hilal was held to a 1-1 draw by Al-Riyadh at the Kingdom Arena during the 20th round of the season. This result has opened the door for league leaders Al-Ittihad to extend their lead over Al-Hilal to 4 points, provided they secure a victory against Al-Wehda on Saturday….
Al-Nassr secured a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Al-Ahli despite playing with 10 men, thanks to Jhon Duran’s stellar performance. The Colombian forward, who scored twice on his league debut last week, repeated the feat at Al Inma Bank Stadium on Thursday. Duran opened the scoring in the 32nd minute with a stunning strike from the…
