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Al-Gharafa Sports Club
Al-Gharafa Sports Club ( ar, نادي الغرافة الرياضي) is a Qatari multisports club based in the Al Gharrafa district of Al Rayyan. It is best known for its football team, although it also has teams for other sports. It was established on 6 June 1979 as Al-Ittihad and later officially incorporated into the Qatar Football Association on 23 September of that same year. The club was officially renamed to its current form in 2004 to better represent the district of Al-Gharafa, of which the club belongs to. The club was most notably founded by Sheikh Mohammed bin Jassim Al-Thani, Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim Al-Thani, Sheikh Hamad bin Faisal Al-Thani, Sheikh Ali bin Abdullah Al-Thani and Saad Mohammed Al-Rumaihi. In a documentary produced by Al Kass sports channel about the history of the club, Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim mentioned that the idea was initially suggested by Saad Al-Rumaihi who was working as a sports journalist at the '' Al Raya'' newspaper. History 1980–2000 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thani Bin Jassim Stadium
The Thani bin Jassim Stadium (), also known as the Al-Gharrafa Stadium, is a multi-purpose stadium in the Al Gharrafa district of Doha, Qatar. It is currently used mostly for football matches. Al-Gharrafa SC and Umm Salal SC play there. The stadium holds 21,175 people and was built in 2003. The stadium hosted matches of the 2011 AFC Asian Cup and other international competitions. In November 2021, the Asian Football Confederation confirmed that Iraq's 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification matches against Syria and South Korea will be played there. Proposed expansion As part of the Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup bid, the stadium was planned to be expanded to 44,740, and be rebuilt with a facade made up the colours of flags of the world. The modular design of the second tier was to allow for easy disassembly after the World Cup. The expansion did not take place, and other venues were used to host the games at Qatar 2022 The 2022 FIFA World Cup is an international association ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Al-Sadd SC
Al Sadd Sports Club ( ar, نادي السد الرياضي, lit=Dam Sports Club) is a Qatari sports club based in the Al Sadd (Qatar), Al Sadd district of the city of Doha. It is best known for its association football team, which competes in the top level of Qatari football, the Qatar Stars League. Locally, it is known primarily by the nickname ''"Al Zaeem"'', which translates to "The Boss". It is known as the best team in Qatar and is the only Qatari team that has won the AFC Champions League in Asia. In addition to football, the club has teams for Team handball, handball, basketball, volleyball, table tennis, and athletics. It is the most successful sports club in the country, and holds a national record of 57 official football championships. The origin of Al Sadd's conception began with Al-Attiyah students who excelled in football, but did not wish to join any of the existing football clubs. After consulting with the minister of Youth and Sports, the Al-Attiy ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sheikh Jassem Cup
The Sheikh Jassim Cup ( ar, كأس الشيخ جاسم) is an annual men's super cup competition in Qatari football held between the winner of the Qatar Stars League and the Emir of Qatar Cup. History The inaugural Sheikh Jassim Cup was held in 1977. Prior to the 2014 Sheikh Jassim Cup, all 18 Qatari football clubs competed in the cup. Under this format, the teams were divided into four groups with the winners from each group qualifying for the semi-finals. The cup serves the opening event to the Qatar's football season. Al Sadd SC are the most successful team in the competition's history, having won the trophy on 15 occasions. Previous winners *1977: Al Sadd SC Draw Al Rayyan SC ( penalties) *1978: Al Sadd SC 2–1 Qatar SC *1979: Al Sadd SC 1–0 Al Ahli SC (Doha) *1980: Al-Arabi SC 2–1 Al Ahli SC (Doha) *1981: Al Sadd SC *1982: Al-Arabi SC *1983: Qatar SC *1984: Qatar SC *1985: Al Sadd SC *1986: Al Sadd SC *1987: Qatar SC *1988: Al Sadd SC *1989: Al-Wakrah SC *1990: ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rachid Amrane
Rachid Amrane (born March 15, 1974 in Mostaganem) ( ar, رشيد عمران) is an Algerian international footballer. Honours * Topscorer of the 1997 Arab Cup Winners' Cup with MC Oran with 6 goals * Topscorer of the Qatar Stars League with Ittihad Doha in the 2001-02 season with 16 goals. * Topscorer of the Algerian Ligue 2 The Algerian Ligue 2, also called Ligue 2 , formerly known as Ligue Professionnelle 2 and Championnat National 2, is the second highest division overall in the Algerian football league system. It was professional from 2010 to 2020. History The ... with ASM Oran in the 2004-05 season with 20 goals. Qadsia Stats References 1974 births Living people Algerian footballers Algeria international footballers MC Oran players ES Sétif players Expatriate footballers in Qatar Al-Gharafa SC players Expatriate footballers in Kuwait People from Mostaganem ASM Oran players Qadsia SC players Qatar Stars League players ES Mostaganem players A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani
Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani ( ar, تميم بن حمد بن خليفة آل ثاني; born 3 June 1980, Doha, Qatar) is the Emir of Qatar who succeeded his father, Sheikh Hamad, after Hamad abdicated in his favour. Tamim is the fourth son of Emir Hamad bin Khalifa. He became heir apparent in 2003 when his older brother Sheikh Jassim renounced his claim to the throne. He became emir when his father abdicated in his favor in 2013. Tamim has been involved in efforts to raise Qatar's international profile through hosting sports events such as the 2022 FIFA World Cup, as well as buying Paris Saint-Germain F.C. Early life and education Tamim bin Hamad was born on 3 June 1980 in Doha, Qatar. He is the fourth son of Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, and second son of Sheikha Moza bint Nasser Al-Missned, Hamad's second wife. Tamim was educated at Great Britain's Sherborne School ( International College) in Dorset, and at Harrow School, where he sat his A-Levels in 1997. He then ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2000–01 Qatar Stars League
Statistics of Qatar Stars League for the 2000–01 season. Overview It was contested by 9 teams, and Al-Wakrah Sports Club won the championship. League standings ReferencesQatar - List of final tables (RSSSF) Qatar Qatar (, ; ar, قطر, Qaṭar ; local vernacular pronunciation: ), officially the State of Qatar,) is a country in Western Asia. It occupies the Qatar Peninsula on the northeastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula in the Middle East; it sh ... 1 {{Qatar-footy-competition-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Adel Khamis
Adel Khamis (born November 11, 1965) is a retired Qatari footballer. Career Khamis started his career in the youth teams of Al Gharafa in 1979. He eventually progressed to the senior squad in 1983, when the team was in the Qatari Second Division. He made his debut for the Qatar national team in 1984 under coach Evaristo de Macedo, when he was just 18 years old. He was the first Qatari footballer to play abroad, appearing for Kuwait's Qadsia from 1997 to 1998. He retired from international football in 2000 following a farewell match against Sudan Sudan ( or ; ar, السودان, as-Sūdān, officially the Republic of the Sudan ( ar, جمهورية السودان, link=no, Jumhūriyyat as-Sūdān), is a country in Northeast Africa. It shares borders with the Central African Republic t .... References 1965 births Living people Qatari footballers Qatar international footballers Al-Gharafa SC players Qadsia SC players Qatar Stars League players Qatari expatriate ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Qatar Crown Prince Cup
The Qatar Cup is a tournament in men's football. It is played by the top 4 teams of the Qatar Stars League after each season. In 2013, the tournament was renamed Qatar Cup. Previous winners Top-Performing Clubs References External linksQatar Cup– QSLCup at soccerway.comQatar Crown Prince Cup – Hailoosport.com(Arabic) Qatar Crown Prince Cup – Hailoosport.com {{National football Supercups (AFC region) Crown A crown is a traditional form of head adornment, or hat, worn by monarchs as a symbol of their power and dignity. A crown is often, by extension, a symbol of the monarch's government or items endorsed by it. The word itself is used, partic ... National association football supercups ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Khalifa International Stadium
Khalifa International Stadium (, , ) is a multi-purpose stadium located in Al Rayyan, Qatar, around west from the centre of Doha. Its ground comprises a running track and a grass pitch. Opened in 1976, the stadium was named after then-Emir of Qatar Khalifa bin Hamad Al Thani, and under the ownership of the Qatar Football Association, it serves as the primary home ground of the Qatar men's national football team. Its current fully-roofed, 45,857-seat configuration was opened in 2017, following a previous reconfiguration in 2005 that incorporated the stadium into the Aspire Zone complex and added a roofed grandstand; boosting its capacity from 20,000 to 40,000. Khalifa has hosted numerous international association football and athletics events throughout its history. Track and field events at the 2006 Asian Games, 2011 Pan Arab Games, and 2019 World Athletics Championships were held at the stadium, and World Athletics has since organised the annual Doha Diamond League event th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Al-Wakrah Sports Club
Al-Wakrah Sport Club ( ar, نادي الوكرة الرياضي) is a Qatari professional sports club based in Al Wakrah. Their professional football team competes in the Qatar Stars League and play their home games at the Al-Haribo Stadium. Name history *1959: Founded as ''Al-Wakrah Youth Club'' *1967: Changed name to ''Al-Wakrah Sport Club'' History Al Wakrah was founded in 1959, and was officially legitimized in 1965 under the name of ''Al Wakrah Youth Club''. From that time, its football and handball sections were formed, with both participating in local competitions. It later changed its name to ''Al Wakrah Sports Club'' in 1967. Over the years, it branched out to many sports, including chess, basketball, and bowling. The original club headquarters at Al Wakrah Stadium was constructed in 1984, and tennis and squash teams were also formed during this time in addition to its previously formed sports teams. They won the Qatari league twice, once in 1999 and again in 200 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1997–98 Qatar Stars League
Statistics of Qatar Stars League for the 1997–98 season. Overview It was contested by 9 teams, and Al-Ittihad Doha won the championship. League standings ReferencesQatar - List of final tables (RSSSF) Qatar Qatar (, ; ar, قطر, Qaṭar ; local vernacular pronunciation: ), officially the State of Qatar,) is a country in Western Asia. It occupies the Qatar Peninsula on the northeastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula in the Middle East; it sh ... 1 {{Qatar-footy-competition-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Džemal Hadžiabdić
Džemaludin "Džemal" Hadžiabdić, commonly known as Čorba or Jamal Haji (born 25 July 1953), is a Bosnian professional football manager and former professional footballer who played as a defender. Playing career International He made his debut for Yugoslavia in a September 1974 friendly match against Italy and has earned a total of 20 caps, scoring no goals. His final international was an October 1978 European Championship qualification match against Romania. Managerial career In August 2015, he was expected to be appointed as head coach of the Iraq national football team, having arrived in the country and expected to attend the unveiling press conference; he departed Iraq a day later. Managerial Statistics Honours and achievements Manager Al-Gharafa * Qatar Stars League: 1991–92, 1997–98 *Emir of Qatar Cup: 1994–95, 1995–96, 1996–97, 1997–98 Al Ain *UAE Pro-League: 2001–02 Al-Wakrah * Qatari Sheikh Jassim Cup: 2004 Al-Dhafra *UAE Federation Cu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
