Al-Sadd exited the Qatar Cup in the semifinals after losing to Al-Wakrah in a penalty shootout, following a 2-2 draw during regular time. The match was played at the Ahmed bin Ali Stadium on Wednesday.

Al-Sadd took the lead early in the game, with Akram Afif finding the back of the net in the 11th minute, courtesy of a well-executed cross from Paulo Otavio. The team continued to dominate the proceedings, and their efforts were rewarded when Gonzalo Plata doubled their lead in the 27th minute with a clinical finish inside the box. ... 

Al-Sadd Club announces the official signing of Portuguese player Miguel Ângelo da Silva Rocha, commonly known as ‘Xeka’, to play for the team as a replacement for Guilherme Torres in the first-team roster.

Al-Sadd Club announces that Brazilian midfielder Guilherme Torres has suffered an injury during the recent match against Al-Shamal in the 21st week of the 2023-24 Expo Stars League.

The player underwent medical examinations which confirmed a fracture in his ankle, confirming his absence from the team until the end of the current season. ... 

Al-Sadd defender Tarek Salman emphasized the importance of the upcoming match against Al-Wakrah in the semi-final round of the 2024 Qatar Cup.

He said: “Matches between Al-Sadd and Al-Wakrah are always intense and thrilling. It’s a special encounter, and we are fully aware of our responsibility to deliver our best and secure victory to advance to the final.” ... 

Al-Sadd coach Wesam Rizk spoke about the upcoming match against Al-Wakrah in the semi-finals of the 2024 Qatar Cup, which will be played on Wednesday evening at the Ahmed bin Ali Stadium.

In the pre-match press conference held on Tuesday morning, Wesam said: “We are delighted to have won the league title and to participate in the Qatar Cup, a tournament featuring the top four teams in the standings. The match against Al-Wakrah is crucial, and we aim for a positive result to advance to the final.” ... 

Al Sadd suffered a defeat at the hands of Al Rayyan in their final match of the 2023-24 Expo Stars League, losing 4-0 at the Ahmed bin Ali Stadium on Sunday.

Al Rayyan took the lead in the 15th minute through Roger Guedes, and doubled their advantage just after the hour mark with a goal from Rodrigo Moreno. Gabriel Pereira added a third in the 89th minute, and Ahmed Al Rawi completed the scoring in stoppage time. ... 

Al Sadd Sports Club officials received on Saturday, the President of the Iraqi club Zakho, Mr. Ammar Farhad Haji, who is currently on a visit to Doha.

Mr. Ammar Farhad Haji and his accompanying delegation were received at the Al Sadd Training Centre by Turki Al Ali, CEO of Al Sadd Club, and Sheikh Khalifa bin Khalid Al Thani, a member of the club’s executive board. ... 

Al-Sadd’s Ahmed Al-Saeed underwent successful surgery in Belgium for his cruciate ligament injury.

During the upcoming period, the player will undergo a therapeutic and rehabilitation program coordinated between the surgeon and the first team’s medical staff, preparing him for his return to the field once again. ... 

Al-Sadd’s Yousuf Abdurisag affirmed the readiness of his team for the upcoming match against Al-Rayyan, in the 22nd and final week of the Expo Stars League.

During the pre-match press conference, Yousuf stated, “We play every match with the intention to win. The match against Al-Rayyan will be challenging, and we are fully aware of the difficulty of all the matches, but we are completely prepared.” ... 

Al-Saddd coach Wesam Rizk has emphasised the difficulty of the upcoming match against Al-Rayyan, in the final week of the Expo Stars League.

Speaking at the pre-match press conference, Wesam said, “We have a tough match ahead against Al-Rayyan, a team with great experience in the league. Despite securing the championship title after defeating Al-Shamal in the last match, we expect a challenging and competitive game against Al-Rayyan.” ...