Football beyond mainstream
Yassine Cheuko, a former Navy SEAL, claims pitch invasions have increased in the U.S. compared to Europe, urges collaboration with league officials. Major League Soccer (MLS) and CONCACAF have barred Yassine Cheuko, Lionel Messi’s personal bodyguard, from standing pitchside during matches, sparking a debate over player security. Cheuko, a former Navy SEAL hired after Messi’s…
New Zealand’s national football team, the All Whites, have booked their place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a decisive 3-0 victory over New Caledonia in the Oceania qualifier final on Monday. This marks their third World Cup appearance, following previous qualifications in 1982 (Spain) and 2010 (South Africa). The match remained goalless until…
Saudi advisor Turki Al-Sheikh, via his official “X” account, confirmed that a deal has been finalised with DAZN, Riyadh Season, and GEA to exclusively air Al-Hilal’s matches in the FIFA Club World Cup on MBC’s free channels. Turki Al-Sheikh highlighted that this step is part of a significant sponsorship agreement with strategic partners MBC and…
