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Javi Gracia: We proved to everyone we are the best

Al Sadd coach Javi Gracia expressed his happiness at lifting the QNB Stars League title for the 2021/22 season, following the Round 20 game against Al Duhail, which ended in a 1-1 draw.

In his statement to the club’s website after the match, Gracia said: “It is very important to continue to succeed and build on what we have achieved. We have proven to everyone that we are the best in Qatar.” ... 

Khoukhi Boualem: We had a great season

Al-Sadd defender Khoukhi Boualem described his emotions after his side won the league title for the sixteenth time in the club’s history.

Speaking after lifting the QNB Stars League shield, Khoukhi said: “We had a great season, at the end of which we were crowned with the QNB Stars League title for the second time in a row.” ... 

Baghdad Bounedjah: Delighted to win the league, I am happy at Al-Sadd

Al-Sadd striker Baghdad Bounedjah, spoke of his happiness at winning the QNB Stars League title for the second year in a row.

In his statement to the media after lifting the league shield, the Algerian said: “It is not easy to win two league titles without losing in a row.”

He added: “The joy today is indescribable. I was hoping to participate and score, but the season has not ended yet. We still have matches in the Amir Cup and the Champions League. I would like to dedicate the title to my wife, my family and the fans who always stood by us.” ... 

Mohammed Ghanem: We performed well and deserve the league title

Mohamed Ghanem Al-Ali, head of the football at Al-Sadd, expressed his great happiness at officially being crowned champions of the QNB Stars League, for the second time in a row and a record sixteenth time in the club’s history.

In his statement after lifting the league title, Mohammed Ghanem said: “We deservedly achieved the league title, after a great and continuous effort from everyone in the club.” ... 

Al-Sadd lift 16th league title, 77th overall championship

His Excellency Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, President of the Qatar Football Association, presented the QNB Stars League shield to Al-Sadd, the champions of the 2021-22 edition, after the match against Al Duhail, which ended in a 1-1 draw at Jassim bin Hamad Stadium on Friday.

This triumph is the 16th in the history of Al-Sadd, who hold the record for most league titles. It is also the club’s 77th overall championship in football. ... 

Al-Sadd conclude preparations for Al-Duhail clash

The Al-Sadd first team concluded their preparations for the upcoming QNB Stars League Round 20 game against Al-Duhail, with a final training session on Thursday. The game will kick off at 7 PM on Friday at the Jassim bin Hamad Stadium.

Al-Sadd go into the game after having secured the league title with a tally of 52 points from 18 games, with a postponed fixture and three more rounds remaining. ... 

Khoukhi Boualem: We are awaiting our fans to celebrate the title victory with them

Al-Sadd defender Khoukhi Boualem saluted the team’s fans after the successful defence of the QNB Stars League title.

Speaking at the pre-match press conference ahead of the Round 20 fixture against Al-Duhail, Khoukhi said: “The fans of Al-Sadd deserve this title after a tiring season. I want to congratulate the players and coaching staff as well, for winning the title with three rounds to go.” ... 

Javi Gracia: We know we are the champions but we need to maintain our level

Al-Sadd head coach Javi Gracia spoke of his side’s readiness ahead of what he described as “one of the most important games of the season” against Al-Duhail in Round 20 of the QNB Stars League.

Speaking at the pre-match press conference, Gracia said: “The next game for us is a big clash against a very good team. They’re getting great results and they are in the second position in the table.” ... 

Javi Gracia: Happy to win the league title, I thank the players for their efforts

Al Sadd head coach Javi Gracia expressed his happiness with the team’s 8-2 victory over Al-Ahli, which clinched the 2021-22 QNB Stars League title.

In his statement to the club’s website after the match, Gracia said: “I thank the players for the effort they have made throughout the season, along with the technical, administrative and medical staff. This is a very wonderful moment for the fans to share the joy of winning the league title, and I want to tell them that the players are still thirsty for more titles, and we will continue on the same path to win more.” ...