Expo Stars League: Al-Sadd end first phase as winter champions despite issues
Doha: The first phase of the 2023-24 Expo Stars League concluded on Saturday at the end of Week 11, although there are a few...
Chronicles of Chaos: Ronaldo, Al-Duhail and a Ticketing Fiasco
Ever since the group stage draw for the 2023-24 AFC Champions League was made, the attention of football fans in Qatar was fixated on...
AFC Champions League: Talisca tames Al Duhail despite Ronaldo’s absence
(Sudesh Baniya at Khalifa International Stadium; Photos: Renjith Raju) Doha: Philippe Coutinho was running, yet it was Anderson Talisca who crossed the finishing line...
AFC Champions League: Bounedjah inspired Al Sadd hammer Al Faisaly
(Report by Sudesh Baniya, Photos by Renjith Raju) Doha: It was one of those distinctive nights at Jassim bin Hamad where Baghdad Bounedjah would...
AFC Champions League: Al Duhail outdone at home by lively Persepolis
(Sudesh Baniya at Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium; Photos: Renjith Raju) Doha: The loudest of chants came from behind the goal at the Abdullah bin...
AFC Champions League: Al-Sadd come up short in frustrating draw against Sharjah
(Report: Sudesh Baniya, Photos: Renjith Raju) Doha: Bruno Miguel hurled a bottle as soon as the final whistle followed Akram Afif’s shot that flew...
QSL Round-up: Arabi win Lusail clash as Al Sadd and Al Duhail continue to struggle
Four hard-fought draws, two closely-contested wins, and the first official match in World Cup-final hosting stadium. QNB Stars League’s second week was an eventful...
Newcomers Al-Markhiya end Al-Sadd’s unbeaten record in style
Going into the 2022-23 QNB Stars League opener, Al-Sadd were on a 49-match record unbeaten run stretching across more than two seasons. Despite the...
Eventful start to an exceptional season
The 2022-23 edition of the Qatar Stars League got underway last week, amidst repeated references to the prospect of an ‘exceptional’ season. We really...