Football beyond mainstream
Arsenal delivered a stunning performance at the Emirates Stadium, thrashing defending champions Real Madrid 3-0 in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League quarterfinal clash. Declan Rice was the hero of the night, scoring twice from two brilliant free-kicks (58’, 70’), while Spanish midfielder Mikel Merino added a third (75’) to put the Gunners…
Fenerbahce manager fined £6,000 after altercation with Galatasaray’s Okan Buruk following heated cup clash. Fenerbahce manager Jose Mourinho has been suspended for three matches and fined approximately £6,000 ($7,734) by the Turkish Football Federation (TFF) following an altercation with Galatasaray coach Okan Buruk during a fiery Istanbul derby. The incident occurred at the end of…
Final Standings Unresolved Amid Eligibility Dispute; Promotion to Indian Super League Hangs in Balance The 2023-24 I-League season concluded on April 6 in dramatic fashion, with no official champion declared due to a pending appeal that could alter the final standings. Churchill Brothers finished atop the table with 40 points, narrowly ahead of Inter Kashi…
Barcelona has taken a crucial step toward reclaiming the La Liga title after widening their lead over rivals Real Madrid to four points following Matchday 30. The Catalan giants now sit at 67 points, while Madrid remain stalled at 63 after a recent stumble. With just eight rounds remaining, the title race is entering its…
Bayern Munich has officially announced that Thomas Müller will leave the club at the end of the 2025-26 season, bringing an end to his remarkable 25-year association with the German giants. The decision comes after mutual agreement between the club and the veteran forward, concluding lengthy contract extension talks. A Legacy of TriumphsMüller, 35, joined…
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…
Barcelona and Real Madrid will renew their historic rivalry in the 2025 Copa del Rey final after both secured hard-fought victories in their respective semifinal ties. The final, set to take place on April 26 in Seville, promises to be a thrilling encounter as the two Spanish giants battle for domestic glory in a season…
The Saudi Pro League remains optimistic about securing Liverpool superstar Mohamed Salah this summer, despite growing uncertainty over a potential move before the Club World Cup, according to reports from The Telegraph. While Liverpool have reportedly offered Salah a new contract to extend his eight-year stay at Anfield, Saudi officials are still pushing to lure…
Newcastle United kept their Champions League dreams alive with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Brentford, thanks to a stunning late winner from Sandro Tonali, a goal the Italian later admitted was “70% a cross.” Fresh from ending their 70-year trophy drought with Carabao Cup glory, Eddie Howe’s side showed no signs of a hangover as…
In a breathtaking semifinal clash, Real Madrid secured their place in the Copa del Rey final after a dramatic 4-4 draw (5-4 on aggregate) against Real Sociedad, sealed by Antonio Rüdiger’s decisive extra-time header. A Rollercoaster Battle at the BernabéuTrailing 1-0 from the first leg, Real Sociedad stunned the home crowd early when Ander Barrenetxea…
