Al-Sadd goalkeeper Meshaal Barsham expressed dissatisfaction with his side’s performance following their 1-2 loss to Al Shamal in the opening round of the Ooredoo Stars League, noting that Al Sadd did not play at their usual level, which led to an unsatisfactory result.

Speaking to the media after the game, Meshaal Barsham added, “Luck was not on our side in this match, as many opportunities that could have turned the game in our favor were missed.” He emphasized that the team is still at the beginning of the season, giving the players a chance to learn from their mistakes and improve their performance in upcoming matches. ... 

Al Sadd’s first team suffered a 2-1 defeat against Al Shamal in the opening round of the 2024-25 Ooredoo Stars League. The match took place on Saturday at the Ahmed Bin Ali Stadium at Al Rayyan Club.

Algerian player Baghdad Bounedjah scored both goals for Al Shamal in the 31st and 74th minutes, while Al Sadd reduced the deficit through an own goal by Al Shamal’s defender Jeison Murillo in the 89th minute. ... 

Al Sadd Club is pleased to announce the signing of Malian international Mohamed Camara, effective from the 2024-2025 season, on a five-year deal. Camara joins Al Sadd from Ligue 1 club AS Monaco.

The acquisition of Camara underscores Al Sadd’s commitment to strengthening the squad in preparation for the 2024-2025 season. ... 

Al Sadd Club announces the scheduling of a friendly match against Egyptian side Ismaily, which will be played on August 5th at Jassim bin Hamad Stadium.

The first team is scheduled to return from their training camp in Spain this evening, Monday, to complete their preparations for the new season of the Qatar Stars League 2024-2025, which kicks off on August 9th. ... 

Al-Sadd head coach Félix Sánchez has expressed his great happiness at taking on the management of the first team for the upcoming period.

In his statements to Al Sadd’s official website during the team’s training camp in Spain in preparation for the 2024-2025 season, Félix said: “I am very happy to be here and to be part of the club. I know this is a big responsibility, but with the help and effort of everyone in the team, I look forward to achieving great accomplishments this season.” ... 

Al Sadd’s first team drew 1-1 with Spanish side Almería in their fourth friendly match during their training camp in Malaga, Spain, in preparation for the 2024-2025 season.

Almería took the lead before the end of the first half, but Brazilian Paulo Otávio equalized for Al Sadd in the second half. The match also witnessed a penalty miss by Akram Afif. ... 

Al Sadd’s first team will play their fourth and final friendly match of their current training camp in Malaga, Spain, as part of their preparations for the 2024-2025 season.

Al Sadd is set to face Spanish side Almería on Sunday, 28 July, at 7:00 PM local time in Spain (8:00 PM Doha time) at the Marbella Football Centre. ... 

Al Sadd Club announces the official signing of Algerian defender Abdessamad Bounacer for the 2024-2025 season on a five-year contract. Bounacer joins the club from Algerian side USM Alger.

Al Sadd’s first football team drew 0-0 with Spanish side Las Palmas in their third friendly match during their training camp in Malaga, Spain, in preparation for the 2024-2025 season.

Al Sadd’s starting lineup featured Saad Al-Dosari, Tarek Salman, Pedro Miguel, Abdullah Al Yazidi, Paulo Otavio, Moustafa Tarek, Ali Asad, Guilherme Torres, Gonzalo Plata, Rafa Mujica, and Hashim Ali. ... 

Al Sadd Club announces the appointment of Spanish coach Felix Sanchez as the head coach of the first team until the end of the 2025-2026 season.

Felix Sanchez is set to begin his duties with the first team starting today, Tuesday, at the team’s training camp in Malaga, Spain.