Football beyond mainstream
Cruz Azul delivered a stunning performance in front of their passionate home fans, thrashing Canada’s Vancouver Whitecaps 5-0 in the CONCACAF Champions Cup final at the Estadio Olímpico Universitario. With this emphatic victory, the Mexican giants clinched their seventh continental title, tying their arch-rivals Club América as the most successful teams in the tournament’s 60-year…
In a stunning display of dominance, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) claimed their first-ever UEFA Champions League title after demolishing Inter Milan 5-0 in a one-sided final at Munich’s Allianz Arena on Saturday night. The French giants delivered a masterclass, leaving the Italian side helpless as they lifted the prestigious trophy under the guidance of manager Luis…
Al-Qadsiah 1-1 Al-Khaleej: Late Quiñones Strike Rescues Point In a tightly contested Matchday 29 encounter, Al-Qadsiah and Al-Khaleej played out a 1-1 draw at Prince Mohammed bin Fahd Stadium, Dammam. The match showcased contrasting styles, with Al-Khaleej’s defensive resilience tested by Al-Qadsiah’s attacking dominance. Al-Khaleej took the lead in first-half stoppage time (45+3’) through Portuguese…
The Vancouver Whitecaps delivered a commanding performance against Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami, securing a 2-0 victory in the first leg of the Concacaf Champions Cup semifinal on April 24. The match, played in front of a record-breaking crowd of 53,837 at BC Place, saw the Whitecaps take a significant step toward the final. Two Americans…
In a dramatic twist in the Saudi Pro League, Al-Fateh delivered a commanding performance to defeat table-toppers Al-Ittihad 2-0 on Thursday, handing the Jeddah giants their first loss in nearly three months. The hosts struck early when Mohamed Amine Sbai fired home in the 10th minute, capitalizing on a well-worked assist from Mourad Batna. Al-Ittihad,…
Al-Shabab’s first football team continued their impressive run in the Roshn Saudi League this season, securing a 2-0 win against visiting Al-Kholood in the 27th round of the competition. This marks Al-Shabab’s third consecutive victory in the league, following their recent triumphs over Al-Arouba and Al-Wehda in the previous matchdays. The goals for Al-Shabab came…
Spanish midfielder Unai Hernández expressed his joy after scoring his first goal for Al-Ittihad in their 2-0 victory over Al-Arouba on Thursday at Al-Inma Stadium in the 27th round of the Roshn Saudi League. In post-match interviews, Hernández said, “I’m very happy with the win. We struggled a bit early on, but we created chances…
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…
Barcelona took a massive step toward reaching the UEFA Champions League semifinals for the first time in six years after a dominant 4-0 victory over Borussia Dortmund in the first leg of their quarterfinal clash. The match, played at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys, saw the Catalan giants deliver a commanding performance. Brazilian winger Raphinha…
Saudi Arabia’s Al-Taawoun has taken a significant stride toward their first-ever AFC Champions League final after securing a hard-fought 1-0 victory over the UAE’s Sharjah in the semifinal first leg on Tuesday. Moroccan midfielder Abdelhamid Sabiri proved to be the hero, scoring the decisive goal just two minutes into the match at Wolves Park. The…
