The Al-Sadd first team squad delegation will travel to Barcelona on Monday, the 2nd of August for the 2021-22 overseas preseason training camp, which will last until the 14th of the same month.

The Al-Sadd delegation will consist of players, technical staff and administration officials. The squad will fly to Barcelona airport, from where they will travel to Olot, the location of this year’s camp. Head coach Xavi Hernandez and his staff will look to prepare the team in the best manner ahead of the start of the new season. This is the second time that the Wolves are organising the camp in Olot, after having earlier done the same ahead of the 2019-20 season. ... 

Ghanaian international Andre Ayew, Al-Sadd’s new signing, expressed his happiness and pride in joining the Qatari club, describing it as a new challenge in his career.

In an exclusive statement to the club’s website after signing the contract with the Wolves, Ayew said: “I am very happy and proud to play at Al-Sadd. It’s an important moment for me and my family, because of what Al-Sadd provided to my family in the past, and therefore when the club offered me a contract, I agreed immediately and I am sure that we will win more championships together.” ... 

Al-Sadd SC is pleased to announce the signing of Ghanaian international Andre Ayew on a contract lasting two seasons, with an option to extend for an additional year. 

Ayew will be the fifth foreign player in the squad, alongside Bagdhad Bounedjah (Algeria), Jung Woo-young (South Korea), Santi Cazorla (Spain), and Guilherme Torres (Brazil). ... 

The Al-Sadd first team launched their preparations today for the new 2021-22 season, with their first training session at the club’s training facility. The session saw the participation of the available players, amidst the absence of several stars who are currently with the Qatar national team in the United States. ... 

The Al-Sadd football first team will begin their preparations for the new 2021-22 season next Tuesday, July 20, at the club’s training facility.

The team’s training in Doha will include physical and technical tests for the players, in order to check their readiness before selecting the final squad list for the overseas camp. ... 

The Board of Trustees of the Qatar Football Association Award announced the final nominees for the 2020-2021 post-season awards, after the completion of the voting process and the counting of votes.

It had been decided to cancel the award ceremony this season, with the winners being announced through the official website and social media accounts of the Qatar Football Association and the Qatar Stars League. ... 

Al-Sadd head coach Xavi expressed his delight after extending his stay at the club, and spoke of his aim to achieve more goals along with the players and the staff.

Xavi said: “We achieved a lot together, scored goals, won matches and titles, and we are all very proud of this success. Getting this kind of support is the best thing any coach can get.” ... 

Al-Sadd reached the final of the Emir Cup 2021, after defeating Al-Arabi 3-0 in the semifinal clash that took place on Sunday at the Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium

The Wolves will now await the winner of thr other semifinal between Al-Duhail and Al-Rayyan.

Nam Tae-hee opened the scoring in the 10th minute with a header, after a cross delivered by Yousuf Abdurisag from the right. Despite creating several more chances, Al Sadd couldn’t score again in the first half but after the break, the team was finally able to add to their lead. ... 

Al-Sadd’s Rodrigo Tabata spoke of the importance of the next match against Al-Arabi in the semi-final of the Amir Cup.

Speaking during the pre-match press conference, Tabata said: “A very important match awaits us against Al-Arabi in the semi-finals of the Amir Cup. We are ready and expect the match to be very competitive.” ...