Football beyond mainstream
Inter Miami’s dream of lifting the 2025 CONCACAF Champions League trophy came to a crushing end as they suffered a 3-1 defeat to Vancouver Whitecaps in the semifinal second leg, sealing a 5-1 aggregate loss. Despite the presence of Lionel Messi, Jordi Alba, and Luis Suárez, the MLS side failed to mount a comeback, bowing…
Lionel Messi once again proved his clutch brilliance, leading Inter Miami to a dramatic 3-1 comeback victory over LAFC in the CONCACAF Champions Cup quarterfinals. The Argentine superstar scored a decisive penalty in the 84th minute to seal his team’s place in the semifinals after a tense and thrilling encounter at BMO Stadium. LAFC stunned…
Los Angeles FC handed Lionel Messi and Inter Miami their first defeat of the season with a hard-fought 1-0 win in the first leg of their CONCACAF Champions Cup quarterfinal on Wednesday. A second-half strike from 21-year-old homegrown forward Nathan Ordaz proved decisive, giving LAFC a crucial advantage heading into next week’s return leg in…
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…
In high-stakes CONMEBOL World Cup qualifiers, Argentina and Brazil both claimed vital victories to strengthen their positions in the race for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. While Argentina edged past Uruguay 1-0 thanks to a moment of brilliance from Thiago Almada, Brazil secured a dramatic 2-1 win over Colombia, with Vinicius Jr. delivering a late…
In a revealing interview, Christian Olivera, the former LAFC winger and current Uruguay international, shared insights into a conversation he had with Marcelo Bielsa, the legendary soccer tactician. According to Olivera, Bielsa advised him to leave Major League Soccer (MLS) to advance his career, criticizing the league for fostering a lack of competitiveness. Olivera, now…
In a recent interview, Syrian striker Omar Al Somah, the star player of Al-Arouba, heaped praise on Portuguese legend Cristiano Ronaldo, calling him the greatest footballer in history. Al Somah, known for his own prolific goal-scoring abilities, expressed his admiration for Ronaldo’s unparalleled achievements and longevity in the sport. “For me, Ronaldo is the best…
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…
Lionel Messi delivered another stellar performance, opening the scoring with a breathtaking strike in the 19th minute, as Inter Miami triumphed 3-1 over Sporting Kansas City in the second leg of the CONCACAF Champions Cup first round on Tuesday night. The victory sealed a 4-1 aggregate win for Miami, propelling them into the round of…
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…
