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Qatar Tribune
4 days ago
- Sport
- Qatar Tribune
Al Duhail part ways with coach Galtier after contract ends
Tribune News Network Doha Al Duhail have parted ways with French coach Christophe Galtier following the expiration of his contract, the Qatar Stars League (QSL) club announced on Tuesday. The former Paris Saint-Germain coach joined Al Duhail in October 2023, replacing Argentine tactician Hernan Crespo. 'The management of Al Duhail Sports Club extends its sincere thanks and appreciation to the technical director of the first football team, Mr. Christophe Galtier, and his assistant staff, following the end of his contract with the club. We wish them all the best in their next endeavors,' Al Duhail said in a statement on X. Al Duhail ended the season without a trophy, finishing as runners-up in both the QSL and the Qatar Cup, with Al Sadd claiming both titles. They were also eliminated from the Amir Cup at the quarter-final stage after a loss to Al Rayyan.
Qatar Tribune
4 days ago
- Business
- Qatar Tribune
Qatar Stars League and Doha Bank sign sponsorship agreement
Tribune News Network Doha The Qatar Stars League (QSL) announced the signing of a three-season sponsorship agreement with Qatar's leading bank Doha Bank as the official sponsor of QSL and official banking partner of Qatar Cup. The agreement reflects the commitment towards leveraging the capabilities available to both entities and achieving common goals. On the occasion, HE Jassim bin Rashid Al Buenain, President of QSL, said, 'In our commitment towards developing our tournaments, particularly on the commercial and marketing fronts, through co-operation with national companies and institutions, we're pleased to announce the signing of a new sponsorship agreement with one of the leading banks in Qatar and the region, Doha Bank, a prestigious banking institution. 'We're proud of this strategic partnership and look forward to achieve our goals and serve Qatar's professional football and QSL tournaments. In this regard, I can only extend my thanks and appreciation to the management of Doha Bank, and I wish them continued success.' On his part, Sheikh Abdulrahman bin Fahad Al Thani, Group CEO of Doha Bank, said, 'We, at Doha Bank, are pleased to co-operate with QSL to support national sports activities and benefit from distinguished national talent in this field. This is part of our social responsibility and our role in supporting various sports.'
The Star
4 days ago
- Sport
- The Star
Soccer-Al-Duhail part ways with French coach Galtier
FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Ligue 1 - Paris St Germain v Clermont - Parc de Princes, Paris, France - June 3, 2023 Paris St Germain coach Christophe Galtier before the match REUTERS/Benoit Tessier (Reuters) -Al-Duhail's French manager Christophe Galtier has left the club after they decided not to renew his contract, the Qatar Stars League outfit said on Tuesday. The 58-year-old's Al-Duhail side finished second in the league, two points behind Al-Sadd, who beat them in the Qatar Cup final on penalties. They also exited the Emir Cup early. "The management of Al Duhail Sports Club extends its sincere thanks and appreciation to the technical director of the first team, Mr Christophe Galtier, and his coaching staff following the end of his contract with the club. We wish them all the best in their next endeavors," the club said on X. Al-Duhail appointed former Paris St Germain manager Galtier in October 2023 to replace Argentine Hernan Crespo. (Reporting by Ashraf Hamed Atta; Editing by Ken Ferris)
Straits Times
4 days ago
- Sport
- Straits Times
Al-Duhail part ways with French coach Galtier
Al-Duhail's French manager Christophe Galtier has left the club after they decided not to renew his contract, the Qatar Stars League outfit said on Tuesday. The 58-year-old's Al-Duhail side finished second in the league, two points behind Al-Sadd, who beat them in the Qatar Cup final on penalties. They also exited the Emir Cup early. "The management of Al Duhail Sports Club extends its sincere thanks and appreciation to the technical director of the first team, Mr Christophe Galtier, and his coaching staff following the end of his contract with the club. We wish them all the best in their next endeavors," the club said on X. Al-Duhail appointed former Paris St Germain manager Galtier in October 2023 to replace Argentine Hernan Crespo. REUTERS Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
Qatar Tribune
23-05-2025
- Sport
- Qatar Tribune
Al Rayyan emerge as Amir Cup basketball champions
Tribune News Network Doha Al Rayyan clinched the 2024–2025 Amir Cup Basketball Championship after defeating Al Arabi 77–70 in a thrilling final held at the Al Gharafa Indoor Sports Hall on Thursday. Al Rayyan overcame early pressure from Al Arabi to claim the prestigious crown. Al Arabi started strong, edging the first period 14-13. Al Rayyan responded by taking a narrow lead in the second period (26-24), but Al Arabi came back in the third quarter with a 20-17 run. In the decisive final period, Al Rayyan dominated with a 21-12 surge, sealing the victory and the championship. Qatar Basketball Federation (QBF) President Mohammed bin Saad Al Mughaiseeb crowned Al Rayyan as champions in front of a vibrant crowd. The match featured a standout performance by Al Rayyan's Abdullah Yassin Musa, who led all scorers with 18 points. Al Arabi's Abdulrahman Saad and Mustafa Hussein also impressed, each contributing 17 points in a strong but ultimately unsuccessful effort. With this victory, Al Rayyan have now claimed a record 10 Amir Cup titles, further cementing their status as the most successful team in the tournament's history. Notably, their dominance began in the inaugural 1999-2000 edition, where they also triumphed over Al Arabi in the final. Al Mughaiseeb said, 'We at the federation are very happy with Al Rayyan's return to the top of the league. This distinguished club has a long history in Qatari basketball, and its return to winning after years of absence restores balance and strong competition among the clubs.' He also praised Al Arabi's performance, saying, 'We must commend Al Arabi's performance this season. They were a fierce and won the league title, the Qatar Cup, and, before that, the Arab Championship, which was hosted by Alexandria. This demonstrates the club's distinguished administrative and technical work.' For his part, QBF Secretary-General Saadoun Sabah Al Kuwari praised the high technical level displayed in the Amir Cup final, stressing that the game lived up to expectations in terms of performance, organization, and crowd attendance. 'Today's final was an example of what basketball should be like in Qatar. The performance of both teams was outstanding and the fans were a key partner in the event's success.'
