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Electronic Qatar Stars League 2024 all set to start
The inaugural edition of Electronic Qatar Stars League (E-QSL) 2024 will be held from Thursday, March 21, till Saturday, March 23, 2024, at the Virtuocity Hall in Doha Festival City mall, with the participation of 12 teams in the 2023-2024 season Expo Stars League. The E-QSL i
Visit Qatar is an official sponsor of Electronic Qatar Stars League 2024
The Qatar Stars League and Visit Qatar announced the signing of a sponsorship agreement for the 2024 Electronic Qatar Stars League’s (EQSL) first edition, which will kick off on Thursday, March 21, 2024, with the participation of Expo Stars League clubs. The agreement was signe
Expo Stars League Week 18 Review
The excitement continued in Week 18 of the 2023-2024 season Expo Stars League, which witnessed very exciting results, especially in the ongoing struggle for the lead, as Al Sadd managed to establish their feet at the top, Al Gharafa second, Al Wakrah advanced to third and Al
Al Gharafa defeat Al Rayyan in thrilling Expo Stars League Week 18 match
Ahmed Alaaeldin netted a brace as Al Gharafa defeated Al Rayyan 3-0 in the 2023-2024 season Expo Stars League Week 18 summit clash at the Thani Bin Jassim Stadium of Al Gharafa club on Sunday. Alaaeldin scored in the 10th and 60th minutes, while Ahmad Al Janahi added the third g
We’ll fight against Al Gharafa for three points: Al Rayyan coach Jardim
Al Rayyan coach Leonardo Jardim spoke to the media ahead of their 2023-2024 season Expo Stars League Week 18 match against Al Gharafa. “We will face a strong competitor who have the same goals as Al Rayyan and the two teams are having a wonderful season, better than last season, and are c
Al Gharafa, Al Rayyan in Expo Stars League Week 18 summit clash
Al Gharafa host Al Rayyan in the 2023-2024 season Expo Stars League Week 18 summit clash at the Thani Bin Jassim Stadium of Al Gharafa club on Sunday, March 17, 2024. The kick-off is at 9.30pm. The matches between these two teams are always full of excitement and club rivalry. Their
Expo Stars League Week 17 Review
The 2023-2024 season Expo Stars League’s Week 17 action, held over three days from March 10 to 12, 2024, witnessed four wins and two draws. The summit clash between table toppers Al Sadd and Al Arabi ended in a 2-2 draw allowing Al Sadd to maintain their lead with 37 points, w
Electronic Qatar Stars League launched
The Qatar Stars League (QSL), in co-operation with Qatar Esports Federation (QESF), announced the launch of Electronic Qatar Stars League (E-QSL), featuring 12 teams and will be held from March 21 to 23, 2024, at a Press conference held on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at its Headquarters
Al Rayyan held to 2-2 draw by Umm Salal in Week 17 of Expo Stars League
Al Rayyan came from two goals down to secure a vital 2-2 draw against Umm Salal in Week 17 of the 2023-2024 season Expo Stars League at the Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium on Tuesday. Substitute Ahmed Al Rawi (59th minute) and Roger Guedes (90+3 minute) scored for Al Rayyan, while Kenji Gorre
We’ve to do our best to score more victories: Al Rayyan coach Jardim
Al Rayyan coach Leonardo Jardim spoke to the media ahead of their 2023-2024 season Expo Stars League Week 17 match against Umm Salal, while congratulating everyone on the advent of the Holy Month of Ramadan. “The next match will be difficult, given that Umm Salal are considered as one of the
Upcoming matches
Results
EXPO Stars League |
17/03/2024
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Thani Bin Jassim
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EXPO Stars League |
12/03/2024
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Ahmad Bin Ali
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EXPO Stars League |
06/03/2024
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Ahmad Bin Ali
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EXPO Stars League |
01/03/2024
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Al Thumama Stadium
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EXPO Stars League |
25/02/2024
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Ahmad Bin Ali
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MATCHES PLAYED 17
Wins 10
loses 5
DRAW MATCHES2
Goals36
GOALS CONCEDED25
Established: 1967
President: H E Sheikh Al Qaqa bin Hamad Al Thani
Nick Name: The Lions
Titles
Expo Stars League:
1975-76, 1977-78, 1981-82, 1983-84, 1985-86, 1989-90, 1994-95, 2015-16
Qatar Cup:
1995, 1996, 2001, 2012
history
Al Rayyan were established in 1967 after the merging of old Al Rayyan and Al Nusoor sports clubs. The Lions, as they are nicknamed, have enjoyed a trophy-laden past and have won the league championship eight times.
Al Rayyan last lifted the league shield in the 2015-16 season, which was their first title in 21 years.
Al Rayyan have a large and passionate fan base, and are a regular presence in all tournaments. They have a special place in Qatar football and contributed a huge number of players to various national teams.
Coach
leonardo Jardim
Date of Birth:01/08/1974
Leonardo Jardim, the Portuguese coach of the football team at Al Rayyan Club is one of the most prominent managers in the international arena.
He’s had a busy and distinguished career in Europe with a number of clubs that he has coached, including: Sporting Clube de Braga, Portugal; Sporting Clube de Portugal and Greek club Olympiacos F.C. with whom he won the Super Cup and the Greek Cup in 2013.
He also succeeded in leading AS Monaco to win the French League title after a gap of 17 years. With AS Monaco he also reached the semi-finals of the UEFA Champions League in 2017.
At the Asian level, Jardim has continued his achievements by winning the AFC Champions League with Al Hilal SFC in 2021. He has also won the UAE League title with the Al Ahly youth team.