Football beyond mainstream
Saudi Arabia’s Al-Hilal secured a dominant 7-0 victory over South Korea’s Guangzhou in the AFC Champions League Elite quarterfinals on Friday, booking their place in the semifinals in spectacular fashion. The match, held at Al-Inma Stadium, saw the Blue Waves deliver a historic performance, equaling their biggest-ever win in the competition and setting multiple records. …
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…
In a dramatic Matchweek 28 encounter, Al-Qadsiah pulled off a stunning 2-1 victory over Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr at Prince Mohammed bin Fahd Stadium, shaking up the Saudi Pro League standings. Turki Al-Ammar (35’) and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (87’) scored for Al-Qadsiah, while Sadio Mané (84’) netted Al-Nassr’s lone goal. Al-Nassr wasted multiple chances, including a shocking…
Al-Ahli Saudi FC delivered a dominant display on Friday, thrashing Al-Fayha 5-0 at Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Stadium in Matchweek 28 of the Roshn Saudi League. The win marks the largest margin of victory in the history of clashes between the two teams, further solidifying Al-Ahli’s stronghold in the league standings . Al-Ahli capitalized on Al-Fayha’s…
Karim Benzema came to Al-Ittihad’s rescue with a dramatic stoppage-time equalizer, securing a hard-fought 2-2 draw against rivals Al-Ahli in a pulsating Jeddah derby on Saturday. The result keeps the league leaders five points clear at the top of the Saudi Pro League after Matchweek 26. Match Highlights Al-Ahli struck first when Roger Ibañez powered…
Al Hilal continued their relentless pursuit of the Saudi Pro League title with a commanding 2-0 victory over Al Taawoun on Saturday. Goals from Mohammed Kanno and Brazilian star Marcos Leonardo in each half ensured the win, keeping Al Hilal within striking distance of league leaders Al Ittihad. The match, held at Al Taawoun’s home…
In a thrilling encounter on Thursday night, Karim Benzema delivered a last-gasp winner in stoppage time against Al Taawoun, propelling Al Ittihad back to the top of the Roshn Saudi League table. The 2022-23 champions had to grind hard for their 2-1 victory in Buraidah, despite taking the lead in the first half through the…
Fenerbahçe’s Moroccan striker, Youssef En-Nesyri, has emerged as a key figure in the club’s pursuit of both Süper Lig glory and European success this season. The forward, who joined the Istanbul-based side for a record €19.5 million at the beginning of the campaign, has quickly won the hearts of fans with his standout performances. As…
Al Hilal’s coach, Jorge Jesus, has reportedly called for the club’s player registration ahead of the winter transfer. Reports suggest, Jesus has requested that Brazilian star Neymar be excluded from Al Hilal’s official registration with the Saudi Football Federation, and instead, left-back Renan Lodi be included. This decision comes after Neymar’s recent injury setbacks, with…
