In the presence of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Thani, President of Al-Sadd, the football first team held their final training session on Thursday at Al-Rayyan Stadium, ahead of facing Al-Arabi in the 2020 Amir Cup final.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed attended the game to show his support for the coaching staff and the players, before the important match, during which Al-Sadd will look to win the title for the 17th time. Head of Football Mohammed Ghanem Al-Ali was also present at the training session, alongside Abdulaziz Al Attiyah. ... 

Al-Sadd captain Hassan Al-Haydos described his side’s upcoming match against Al-Arabi in the Amir Cup final as a crucial game, which will be decided by “small details”.

Speaking during the pre-match press conference, Al Haydos said: “Whoever expects that the match to be easy for Al Sadd knows nothing about football. The final will be decided by small details.” ... 

Al-Sadd head coach Xavi Hernandez addressed the media at the pre-match press conference ahead of the Amir Cup final against Al-Arabi, confirming his side’s readiness and motivation to win the title.

“We are really happy and proud to be in the final. It was not an easy way. We defeated Al-Kharaitiyat, and then Al-Wakrah on penalties, and Al-Duhail in the semifinals, which was an amazing game from our part,” said the coach. ... 

The Al-Sadd first team held its main training session on Wednesday, at the club’s training facility, in preparation for the Amir Cup 2020 final against Al-Arabi, which will kick off at 7 PM on Friday at Al Rayyan Stadium.

The Wolves are aiming to win their 17th title in the competition, after qualifying for the final for the 26th time in the club’s history. ... 

Al-Sadd defender Tarek Salman congratulated the club’s fans after the 4-1 win over Al-Gharafa in the QNB Stars League Round 9 game which was played on Sunday.

Speaking to the media after the game, Tarek said: “Congratulations to our fans, the players, and the management. We played a great game, and Al-Gharafa also played well. It was an excellent performance from both teams.” ... 

Al-Sadd head coach expressed his satisfaction after his side defeated Al-Gharafa 4-1 in Round 9 of the QNB Stars League.

Speaking to the club website after the game, Xavi said: “We deserve this four-goal win over one of the best teams in the league. We are working hard and seriously to stay at the top of the table. I am very happy with our performance today and the three points.” ... 

Al-Sadd extended their lead at the top of the QNB Stars League after a 4-1 win over Al-Gharafa in the Round 9 game which was played at the Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium on Sunday.

The result took Al-Sadd’s tally to 25 points from 8 wins and a draw. Khoukhi Boualem (5’), Santi Cazorla (64’), Akram Afif (84’) and Baghdad Bounedjah (90’) scored for the Wolves, while Koo Ja-cheol netted the only goal for Al-Gharafa (77’). ... 

Al-Sadd left-back Abdelkarim Hassan shared his thoughts ahead of the upcoming QNB Stars League Round 9 game against Al-Gharafa.

Speaking at the pre-match press conference, Abdelkarim said: “The next game against Al-Gharafa will be crucial for both because of the gap in points, and we will try to extend the lead.” ... 

Al-Sadd head coach Xavi Hernandez has stressed on the importance of his side’s upcoming QNB Stars League Round 9 game against Al-Gharafa, which is set to be played on Sunday at the Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium.

Speaking at the pre-match press conference, Xavi said: “Everybody knows that Al-Gharafa is our next opponent, and in this moment, Al-Sadd and Al-Gharafa are the best teams in the QSL. It means that for us, it’s a final. We want to get three points, to keep this level and first position, and to increase the distance between us and the other clubs.” ... 

Al-Sadd continued their run of victories in the Qatargas U-23 League, defeating Al-Wakrah 1-0 in the Round 9 game which was played on Friday at Al Shamal Stadium.

The win kept Al-Sadd at the top of the league standings with 21 points.

Mohammed Nasser Almanai scored the lone goal of the game in the 32nd minute, with a great finish off a cross from Abdullah Bader. ...