Football beyond mainstream
The stage is set for the 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup after Thursday’s official draw placed the United States in Group D alongside Haiti, Trinidad and Tobago, and guest nation Saudi Arabia. Defending champions Mexico, meanwhile, will face Costa Rica, Suriname, and the Dominican Republic in Group A. Tournament Structure and Key DatesThe 16-team tournament kicks…
Yassine Cheuko, a former Navy SEAL, claims pitch invasions have increased in the U.S. compared to Europe, urges collaboration with league officials. Major League Soccer (MLS) and CONCACAF have barred Yassine Cheuko, Lionel Messi’s personal bodyguard, from standing pitchside during matches, sparking a debate over player security. Cheuko, a former Navy SEAL hired after Messi’s…
The 2025 Concacaf Gold Cup draw will take place on April 10, determining the groups for the 16-team tournament. 2025 Concacaf Gold Cup Draw Details Revealed: Groups to Be Decided on April 10 The official draw for the 2025 Concacaf Gold Cup is set to take place on April 10 at 7:00 PM ET, Concacaf…
In an exciting development for international football, the Saudi Arabian national team is set to participate as a guest in the 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup, marking their historic debut in the tournament. The Confederation of North, Central America, and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF) has announced that the “Green Falcons” will be placed in the fourth…
Lionel Messi braved freezing temperatures to net the sole goal, leading Inter Miami to a 1-0 victory over Sporting Kansas City in their weather-affected CONCACAF Champions Cup first-leg match. Messi found the back of the net from the right side of the box in the 56th minute, securing the win for Inter Miami on a…
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…
