Lusail Sports Club Press Conference Ahead of Al Shamal Clash in Round 6 of the Doha Bank Stars League 2026-2027

Lusail Sports Club held its press conference today, Wednesday, October 14, 2026, ahead of its match against Al Shamal in Round 6 of the Doha Bank Stars League for the 2026-2027 season.

The conference was attended by the team’s Portuguese head coach Emanuel Mesquita, player Franco Matías Russo, and members of the media. The Lusail vs Al Shamal match is scheduled for this Saturday, October 17, 2026, at Suhaim bin Hamad Stadium at Qatar SC, with kick-off at 7:45 PM.

Head coach Emanuel Mesquita opened the press conference by stressing that Lusail is aiming for a positive result to make up for its previous 1-0 defeat against Al Shahania.

Speaking ahead of the match, the coach said: “We are preparing for the upcoming match against Al Shamal with strong focus and a great desire to take all three points, building on the continuous work the players have put in during training and matches. We worked well this week and focused on the technical and tactical aspects we need for this match. The players have shown great commitment throughout the training sessions, and they are fully prepared to face Al Shamal in the next round.”

When asked about Al Shamal, the coach said: “Al Shamal are a well-organized team with quality players, and we expect a strong and difficult match for both sides. Our goal is to deliver a good performance on the pitch and come away with a positive result that strengthens our position in the table.”

For his part, Franco Matías Russo, a player in Lusail’s first football team, confirmed the squad’s readiness to face Al Shamal in Round 6 of the Doha Bank Stars League.

Speaking at the press conference, Russo said: “Preparations for the Al Shamal match are going well, and we are ready in every aspect for this important and difficult game. We always strive to give our best and bring joy to Lusail fans, and we hope to succeed in achieving a positive result and continue our journey the way we aspire to.”

He continued: “The atmosphere within the team is positive and ideal, and all the players are fully prepared for this match. We know it won’t be easy, but we trust our abilities and the work the technical staff is doing, and we are aiming to achieve our goal from this match, which is to come away with a positive result.”