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QSL, Qatar Players Association sign partnership deal

The Qatar Stars League has formally announced a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the QFA and Qatar Players Association (QPA) ahead of the new 2016/2017 QSL season.
The deal will signal close ties between the QSL and QPA as the newly formed body which was created to serve the interests of all football players in Qatar.
The agreement was signed on the sidelines of the 2016/2017 QSL league launch ceremony held at the Sheraton hotel, Doha.
Hani Ballan, CEO of the QSL, was present at the signing event along with the Chairman of the Qatar Player Association Salman al-Ansari. Speaking on the occasion, Ballan said: “This is a huge step ahead, to show a key partnership between us and the players’ association.”
Salman al-Ansari stressed the amount of organization that went into creating the QPA. “The QPA QSL is proud of this agreement. It took eight months to come to an agreement from all sides and I would like to thank the QFA and QSL for their help in this issue.
“We are a genuine voice for the players in Qatar, and a key organization in resolving any potential disputes between the league and QFA. “
The Qatar Stars League season is set to kick off on the 16th of September when Al Ahli takes on Al Gharafa on Thursday the 15th of September at Al Ahli stadium.


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