Football beyond mainstream
Saudi Arabia’s Al-Hilal secured a dominant 7-0 victory over South Korea’s Guangzhou in the AFC Champions League Elite quarterfinals on Friday, booking their place in the semifinals in spectacular fashion. The match, held at Al-Inma Stadium, saw the Blue Waves deliver a historic performance, equaling their biggest-ever win in the competition and setting multiple records. …
The Seville derby between Real Betis and Sevilla lived up to its reputation as one of football’s most electrifying clashes, delivering a spectacle that left fans and players alike in awe. A staggering 58,538 supporters packed the Benito Villamarín on Sunday night, setting a new attendance record and creating an atmosphere so intense that even…
In a thrilling encounter at Al-Awwal Park Stadium during the 25th round of the Roshn Saudi League, Al-Nassr showcased their dominance with a commanding 3-0 lead against Al-Khulood by the end of the first half. The match, which saw an early goal from Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo, has kept fans on the edge of their…
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…
In a thrilling encounter on Saturday, Al Ahly and Zamalek played out a 1-1 draw in the 15th round of the Egyptian Premier League. The match, filled with tension and late drama, saw Moroccan stars on both sides making decisive contributions. Al Ahly’s new signing, Ashraf Ben Sharqi, opened the scoring in the 72nd minute,…
Defender Ryan Flamingo scored the decisive goal in extra time, leading PSV Eindhoven to a 3-1 victory over Juventus in the UEFA Champions League playoff second leg. The win overturned a first-leg deficit, securing PSV’s place in the Round of 16, while Juventus became the third Italian team to exit the tournament after AC Milan…
Saudi Arabia has confirmed that it will maintain its long-standing alcohol ban during the 2034 World Cup, despite being named as the tournament’s host by FIFA in December 2023. The kingdom, where alcohol has been prohibited since 1952 due to Islamic law, will not sell alcoholic beverages in stadiums or public spaces. While Qatar, the…
The 2025 AFC U-20 Asian Cup, the 42nd edition of the prestigious tournament, has officially begun in China. Formerly known as the AFC Youth Championship and AFC U-19 Championship, this biennial event is organized by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and serves as a qualifying platform for the FIFA U-20 World Cup. The competition brings…
Manchester City led throughout the match after Josko Gvardiol scored a header in the 36th minute. Both teams continued to battle, creating plenty of chances, but the match reached new heights of excitement in the final 10 minutes. Amad Diallo capitalized on a misdirected pass from a Manchester City defender, which rolled into the path…
