Roberto Mancini: We will face one of the best teams in Asia

Roberto Mancini, head coach of Al-Sadd, spoke about the strength and difficulty of the upcoming clash against Saudi side Al-Hilal in the Round of 16 of the AFC Champions League Elite 2025–2026.

Speaking at the pre-match press conference, Mancini said: “We are facing a strong and difficult match against Al-Hilal, who are considered one of the best teams in Asia.” ... 

Al-Sadd crowned U17 league champions

Fahad Thani, Director of the Development Department at the Qatar Football Association, crowned Al-Sadd Club as champions of the U-17 Football League following the final match of the competition, which was held on Friday at Jassim bin Hamad Stadium, Al-Sadd Club.

Al-Sadd secured the title after defeating Qatar Club 2–1 in the final. ... 

Al-Sadd set to travel to Jeddah on Saturday

Al-Sadd will depart on the morning of Saturday, 11 April 2026, to Jeddah in preparation for their Round of 16 clash against Saudi side Al-Hilal in the AFC Champions League Elite for the 2025–2026 season. The match is scheduled to take place on Monday evening, 13 April, at Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Stadium. ... 

Doha Bank Stars League: Al-Sadd beat Al-Sailiya 3-1

Al-Sadd secured a 3–1 victory over Al-Sailiya in Round 21 of the Doha Bank Stars League for the 2025–2026 season. The match took place at Al Bayt Stadium on Wednesday, 8 April 2026.

With this win, Al-Sadd moved up to 42 points. Akram Afif scored twice in the 10th and 48th minutes, while Roberto Firmino added the third in the 70th minute. Anwar El Ghazi netted Al-Sailiya’s only goal in the 80th minute. ... 

Roberto Mancini: We cannot afford to drop any more points

Roberto Mancini, head coach of Al-Sadd described the team’s upcoming match against Al-Sailiya in Week 21 of the Doha Bank Stars League as strong and difficult.

Speaking during the pre-match press conference, Mancini said: “The next match will be difficult. It is very important that we win this game, because we cannot afford to drop any more points.” ... 

Doha Bank Stars League: Al-Sadd draw with Al-Rayyan

Al-Sadd were held to a 1–1 draw by Al-Rayyan in Round 20 of the Doha Bank Stars League for the 2025–2026 season. The match was played at Ahmed bin Ali Stadium, Al-Rayyan Club, on Saturday, 4 April 2026.

With this result, Al-Sadd raised their tally to 39 points at the top of the standings. Roberto Firmino scored for Al-Sadd in the 27th minute, while Aleksandar Mitrović netted a late equaliser for Al-Rayyan in the fifth minute of second half stoppage time. ... 

Roberto Mancini: We are working hard to secure all three points against Al-Rayyan

Al-Sadd head coach Roberto Mancini stressed the importance of proper preparation ahead of the upcoming clash against Al-Rayyan in Round 20 of the Doha Bank Stars League, scheduled for Saturday evening at Ahmed bin Ali Stadium, Al-Rayyan Club.

Speaking at the pre-match press conference, Mancini said: “It is clear that the match against Al-Rayyan will be highly competitive. However, we are working hard to secure all three points and improve our position in the standings.” ... 

Giovani ruled out due to injury

Medical examinations have confirmed that our player Giovani Henrique has sustained a hamstring injury in his left leg during the recent match against Al-Arabi in the Doha Bank Stars League.

The player will undergo a treatment and rehabilitation program in the coming period, and his return to training will depend on the speed of his recovery from the injury. ...