Football beyond mainstream
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…
Real Madrid has announced that it will no longer agree to play matches with less than 72 hours of rest between games, following its hard-fought 2-1 victory over Villarreal on Saturday. The club’s stance was confirmed by head coach Carlo Ancelotti, who emphasized the physical toll on players due to tight scheduling. The match against…
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…
In a thrilling Madrid derby, Real Madrid secured their place in the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals by defeating Atlético Madrid 4-2 in a penalty shootout. The match, held at the Metropolitano Stadium, ended 1-0 in regulation time (2-2 on aggregate), with Atlético’s Connor Gallagher scoring the fastest goal of this season’s Champions League just 28…
In a nail-biting El Derbi Madrileño, Real Madrid secured their spot in the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals after a dramatic penalty shootout against city rivals Atlético Madrid. The two-legged tie ended 2-2 on aggregate, forcing the match into penalties, where VAR played a decisive role in a controversial turn of events. Kylian Mbappé opened the…
In a nail-biting encounter on Tuesday evening, Barcelona and Atletico Madrid played out a sensational 4-4 draw in the first leg of the Copa del Rey semi-final at the Olympic Stadium in Montjuic. The match, filled with twists and turns, saw both teams squander leads and fight back valiantly, leaving the tie finely balanced ahead…
Kylian Mbappé shine as Real Madrid defeated Manchester City 3-1 at the Santiago Bernabéu on Wednesday, securing a 6-3 aggregate win in the Champions League Round of 16 qualifier. Mbappé scored a hat-trick (4′, 33′, 61′), while Nico González netted a late consolation goal for City in stoppage time (90+2′). Real Madrid dominated from the…
Cafu, the legendary Brazilian right-back, has shared his thoughts on Cristiano Ronaldo’s recent claim of being the “most complete player of all time.” While Cafu respects Ronaldo’s achievements, he disagrees with the Portuguese star’s assertion that he is the greatest footballer in history. Despite turning 40, Cristiano Ronaldo continues to impress with his goal-scoring abilities,…
Barcelona has dethroned their arch-rivals Real Madrid from the top of the Spanish La Liga table following a narrow 1-0 win over Rayo Vallecano, thanks to a penalty by Polish striker Robert Lewandowski in the 28th minute. The Catalan giants capitalized on Real Madrid’s 1-1 draw with Osasuna and Atletico Madrid’s similar stalemate against Celta…
Head coach Didier Deschamps confirmed on Friday that captain Kylian Mbappé will rejoin the France national team in March for their crucial Nations League quarterfinal clash against Croatia. The 26-year-old forward, a key figure for Les Bleus with 86 international appearances, was absent from the squad during the Nations League matches in October and November…
