Football beyond mainstream
The 24th round of the Saudi Pro League concluded on Friday with thrilling matches and significant shifts in the league standings. Al-Ittihad maintained their position at the top, while Al-Hilal closed the gap with a commanding 2-0 victory over Al-Fayha. Meanwhile, Al-Nassr and Al-Ahli were involved in dramatic 2-2 draws against Al-Shabab and Al-Khaleej, respectively,…
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…
In a surprising move, Cristiano Ronaldo did not accompany Al-Nassr’s squad to Iran for their AFC Champions League Round of 16 first-leg match against Esteghlal on Monday. According to local media reports, the decision to leave the Portuguese superstar behind was made following discussions between the coaching and medical staff, who cited muscle fatigue as…
Cavalier FC, a prominent Jamaican football club, typically hosts its home league matches at a modest 3,000-capacity venue located within the same complex as the iconic Jamaica National Stadium. However, for Concacaf competitions, Jamaican teams often move their games to the larger 35,000-seat National Stadium to meet continental venue standards. While these matches rarely sell…
In a surprising turn of events, 11th-placed Al-Orubah claimed a historic 2-1 victory over title contenders Al-Nassr at the Al-Jouf University Stadium, while Al-Shabab secured a comfortable 2-0 win against Damak in Friday’s Saudi Pro League fixtures. Al-Orubah, who had never beaten Al-Nassr in their previous five attempts, took a deserved lead five minutes before…
Saudi media reports indicate that Al-Hilal is close to signing Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen from Napoli, who is currently on loan to Turkish club Galatasaray. The move aims to strengthen the team ahead of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup. Al-Hilal is reportedly prepared to meet Osimhen’s €130 million release clause, with the player expressing…
Kostas Fortounis became the hero for Al-Khaleej, converting a 96th-minute penalty to secure a dramatic 1-1 draw against Saudi Pro League leaders Al-Ittihad. The late equalizer denied Al-Ittihad a chance to extend their lead at the top, keeping the title race alive. Al-Ittihad had taken the lead in the 78th minute through Abod, who finished…
Al Hilal Dominates Al Khaleej with a 5-1 Victory Al Hilal returned to winning ways in the Saudi Pro League with an emphatic 5-1 victory over Al Khaleej in the 22nd round. The win ended a three-match winless streak for the defending champions, who had previously suffered a loss and two draws. The match at…
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…
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…
