Category: NEWS

Sheikh Khalifa bin Khalid Al Thani: The competition this season was strong, our next focus is the AFC Champions League Elite

Following the title celebration, Sheikh Khalifa bin Khalid Al Thani, member of Al Sadd’s Executive Committee, congratulated the players, management, and fans on winning the club’s 18th league title.

“The competition this season was incredibly strong, and although the team faced many challenges, we ultimately reached our target and were crowned champions,” he said. ... 

Al-Sadd crowned Ooredoo Stars League champions for 18th time, securing 80th title in club history

Al Sadd officially clinched the 2024–2025 Ooredoo Stars League title after a commanding 5–0 victory over Al Ahli on Friday at Jassim bin Hamad Stadium in the 22nd and final round of the season.

The victory marked Al Sadd’s 17th win of the league campaign—and their ninth in a row—bringing their total points to 52. Team captain Hassan Al Haydos and Qatari national team striker Akram Afif were presented with the club’s 18th league trophy by H.E. Mr. Jassim bin Rashid Al Buenain, President of the Qatar Football Association, to the delight of the cheering home crowd. ... 

Al-Sadd defeat Al-Ahli to clinch 2024-25 Ooredoo Stars League title

Al Sadd were officially crowned champions of the 2024–2025 Ooredoo Stars League, securing the title for the 18th time in the club’s history following a commanding 5–0 victory over Al Ahli on Friday, 18 April 2025, at Jassim bin Hamad Stadium, in the 22nd and final round of the competition.

His Excellency Mr. Jassim bin Rashid Al Buenain, President of the Qatar Football Association and Chairman of the Qatar Stars League, along with Mr. Hani Taleb Ballan, CEO of the Qatar Stars League, crowned Al Sadd as league champions. The ceremony was also attended by His Excellency Engineer Abdullah bin Hamad Al Attiyah, Vice President of Al Sadd SC, and His Excellency Sheikh Khalifa bin Khalid Al Thani, Member of the Club’s Advisory Council. ... 

Felix Sanchez: Al-Ahli clash is like a final for us, we’re aware it will be difficult

Felix Sanchez, head coach of Al Sadd, emphasised the difficulty of their upcoming clash against Al Ahli in the 22nd and final round of the 2024–2025 Ooredoo Stars League.

Speaking during the pre-match press conference, Sanchez said:
“We are heading into our final league match against Al Ahli. In the first-leg match, we managed a hard-fought draw. It’s clear that Al Ahli have had an impressive season. They have a well-organised team, a strong attack, and players capable of making the difference. Overall, they are a high-quality side.” ... 

Moustafa Tarek: Reaching the top wasn’t easy, we can win the title with this spirit

Al-Sadd midfielder Moustafa Tarek congratulated the team’s fans following the 3–0 win over Al Khor in Week 21 of the 2024–2025 Ooredoo Stars League.

Speaking after the match, Moustafa said: “This game was like a final for us. Our full focus is now on the next match. We’ve beaten Al Khor, and we’ll prepare strongly for the final fixture against Al Ahli.” ... 

Ooredoo Stars League: Al-Sadd beat Al-Khor to stay on top

Al Sadd continued their winning run in the 2024–2025 Ooredoo Stars League with a 3–0 victory over Al Khor, in the Week 21 match held at Jassim bin Hamad Stadium on Friday, 11 April 2025.

The goals for Al Sadd were scored by Rafa Mujica, in the 17th minute, and Akram Afif, who added a brace — scoring first from the penalty spot in the 41st minute, then again in the 63rd.
With this result, Al Zaeem moved up to 49 points at the top of the league table. ... 

Felix Sanchez: Our full focus is now on facing Al-Khor

Felix Sanchez, head coach of Al Sadd, spoke about the importance of proper preparation for the upcoming match against Al Khor in Week 21 of the 2024–2025 Ooredoo Stars League season.

Speaking at the pre-match press conference, Felix said: “Our next match will be against Al Khor, and we are now getting ready to play the final two matches of the league. We fully understand how crucial they are. We’ve reached the top of the table, but if we want to stay there, we must keep winning.” ... 

Felix Sanchez: We’re expecting another tough game against Al-Rayyan

Felix Sanchez, head coach of Al Sadd, described the upcoming match against Al Rayyan in Week 20 of the Expo Stars League as tough and challenging.

Speaking at the pre-match press conference, the Al Sadd coach said: “We have a strong and difficult match ahead of us against Al Rayyan. The first-leg encounter was very balanced and was decided in the final minutes after being completely open. So, we’re expecting another tough game against a high-level team.” ...