Football beyond mainstream
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…
In a thrilling semifinal clash, Al-Ittihad pulled off a stunning late comeback to defeat Al-Shabab 3-2 and book their place in the final of the King’s Cup of Champions. The match, filled with twists and turns, saw Al-Ittihad snatch victory from the jaws of defeat with two dramatic stoppage-time goals. A Rollercoaster Encounter Al-Ittihad took…
In an exciting development for international football, the Saudi Arabian national team is set to participate as a guest in the 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup, marking their historic debut in the tournament. The Confederation of North, Central America, and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF) has announced that the “Green Falcons” will be placed in the fourth…
In a nail-biting finish, Damak secured a crucial 1-0 victory against Al-Qadsiah on Friday evening during the 25th round of the Roshn Saudi League. The match’s lone goal came deep into stoppage time, with Habib Diallo converting a penalty in the 90+11th minute to seal the win for his team. The dramatic victory was a…
In another exciting match of the same round, Al-Fateh emerged victorious against Al-Raed with a 3-1 win. The team’s success was fueled by two goals from Matías Vargas and a third goal from Moroccan player Mourad Batna, who converted a penalty kick. Al-Raed’s sole goal came from their Cameroonian player Omar González in the 82nd…
Al-Ittihad Held to a 1-1 Draw by Al-Akhdoud in Saudi Pro League Clash In a thrilling encounter on Sunday evening, Al-Ittihad and Al-Akhdoud played out a 1-1 draw at the Jewel Stadium (Al-Jawhara Al-Mushia’a) during the 23rd round of the Saudi Professional League for the 2024-25 season. The match saw both teams fight hard, but…
Criticism Mounts Over Brazilian Selectors’ Bias Towards Domestic League. Brazilian national team selectors are facing scrutiny for their apparent preference for players in the weaker Brazilian league, while overlooking talents in the increasingly competitive Saudi Pro League. The trend was highlighted by Fabinho, who referenced Alex Telles’ call-up only after his move to Botafogo, despite…
In a surprising turn of events, 11th-placed Al-Orubah claimed a historic 2-1 victory over title contenders Al-Nassr at the Al-Jouf University Stadium, while Al-Shabab secured a comfortable 2-0 win against Damak in Friday’s Saudi Pro League fixtures. Al-Orubah, who had never beaten Al-Nassr in their previous five attempts, took a deserved lead five minutes before…
In a dramatic Saudi Pro League clash on Friday, Ivan Toney’s second-half hat-trick powered Al-Ahli to a stunning 3-2 victory over Al-Hilal at the Kingdom Arena, dealing a massive blow to Al-Hilal’s title aspirations. The result leaves Al-Hilal five points behind league leaders Al-Ittihad, with manager Lauren Blanc’s side now under pressure to bounce back…
Kostas Fortounis became the hero for Al-Khaleej, converting a 96th-minute penalty to secure a dramatic 1-1 draw against Saudi Pro League leaders Al-Ittihad. The late equalizer denied Al-Ittihad a chance to extend their lead at the top, keeping the title race alive. Al-Ittihad had taken the lead in the 78th minute through Abod, who finished…
