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Al Thumama Stadium to host Al Arabi vs Al Duhail Week 10 clash of Ooredoo Stars League
The Al Thumama Stadium will host the strong clash between Al Arabi and Al Duhail in Week 10 of the 2024-2025 season Ooredoo Stars League on Saturday, November 23, 2024. The kick-off is at 3pm. The two teams would look for a win to keep the momentum going. Contests between Al A
QSL Cup semifinal schedule
The Qatar Stars League announced the 2024-2025 season QSL Cup semifinal schedule. The kick-off times of both matches on December 13, 2024, have also been finalised. Al Duhail will play against Al Wakrah and Al Arabi will play against Umm Salal. View the schedule
Al Arabi beat Al Shamal to book spot in QSL Cup semifinals
Al Arabi scored a convincing 3-0 win over Al Shamal at the Thani Bin Jassim Stadium of Al Gharafa club on Saturday to book their place in the semifinals of 2024-2025 season QSL Cup. Isaac Lihadji (54th minute), Yousef Msakni (56th minute) and Ghanem Faisal Al Sulaiti (73rd minute) were the g
Al Arabi in strong contest against Al Shamal in quarterfinal of QSL Cup
Al Arabi and Al Shamal will clash in the third quarterfinal of 2024-2025 season QSL Cup at the Thani Bin Jassim Stadium of Al Gharafa club on Saturday, November 16, 2024. The kick-off is at 5.30pm. The match is expected to witness great excitement and enthusiasm given the tech
QSL Cup quarterfinals schedule
The Qatar Stars League announced the schedule for 2024-2025 season QSL Cup quarterfinals. Kick-off times for the matches, to be played on Friday and Saturday (November 15 and 16, 2024), have also been finalized. View the schedule
Qatar SC, Al Arabi in goalless draw in Round 5 of QSL Cup
Qatar SC and Al Arabi played out a goalless draw in Round 5 (Group A) of the 2024-2025 season QSL Cup at the Al Khor Stadium on Sunday, November 10, 2024. With this result, Al Arabi raised their score to 10 points in second place on goal difference with Al Duhail who h
Qatar SC to meet Al Arabi in Round 5 of QSL Cup
Qatar SC will face Al Arabi in Round 5, Group A of the 2024-2025 season QSL Cup at the Al Khor Stadium on Sunday, November 10, 2024. The kick-off is at 5.30pm. Both teams approach the match with determination, aiming to secure the three points at stake. Qatar SC are eager to reclaim victories
Al Arabi lose to Al Rifaa of Bahrain 0-2 in Round 2 of Gulf Club Champions League
Qatar’s Al Arabi suffered a 0-2 defeat against Rifaa of Bahrain in Round 2 Group B of the Gulf Club Champions League at the Khalifa Sports City Stadium in Manama on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. Abbas Al Asfoor scored the opening goal for the Bahrain side in the 42nd minute, while
Al Arabi face Rifaa of Bahrain in Round 2 of Gulf Club Champions League
Qatar’s Al Arabi will meet Rifaa of Bahrain in Round 2, Group B of the Gulf Club Champions League at the Khalifa Sports City Stadium in Bahrain on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. The kick-off is at 8pm. Group B also comprises Qadsia (Kuwait) and Al Ettifaq (Saudi Arabia). Al Ara
QSL Cup Round 5 schedule amended
The Qatar Stars League has made an amendment to the schedule of 2024-2025 season QSL Cup’s fifth and final round (group stage). Matches will be played on Sunday and Monday (November 10 and 11, 2024) instead of previously-scheduled dates. View the schedule
Upcoming matches
Results
QSL Cup |
16/11/2024
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Thani Bin Jassim
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QSL Cup |
10/11/2024
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Al Khor Stadium
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Ooredoo Stars League |
31/10/2024
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Thani Bin Jassim
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Ooredoo Stars League |
27/10/2024
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Al Thumama
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Ooredoo Stars League |
19/10/2024
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Al Khor Stadium
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MATCHES PLAYED 9
Wins 2
loses 3
DRAW MATCHES4
Goals14
GOALS CONCEDED20
Established: 1952
President: Sheikh Tamim Bin Fahad Al Thani
Nick Name: The Dream Team
Titles
The League:
1983, 1985, 1991, 1993, 1994, 1996, 1997
Qatar Cup:
1997
Amir Cup:
2023
history
Al Arabi, formed in 1952, are one of the major forces in Qatar football. The club was given the nickname ‘The Dream Team’, a reference to the USA basketball team by the local Press in the 1990s as a nod to their all-conquering side in the 1992-93 season.
Al Arabi have a rich history and heritage, and have many achievements to their credit. They have earned the title ‘Century Club in Qatar’ because many notable names have come through their ranks.The club was relaunched in 1972 by merging Al Tahrir and Al Wahda sports clubs. Al Arabi have one of the largest fan bases in Qatar.
Coach
Anthony Hudson
Date of Birth:11/05/1981
Anthony Patrick Hudson became the Al Arabi coach in the 2024-2025 season, succeeding Younes Ali.
He has a good CV and extensive experience, having coached the Bahrain national team in 2013, New Zealand national team from 2014 to 2017 and Colorado Rapids club between 2017-2019 in addition to coaching the United States Under-20 team.
He also worked as an assistant coach of the United States national team during 2021-2022 and then as an interim coach of the same team. Hudson had coached Qatar’s Al Markhiya in the 2023-2024 season.