Al Sadd
Al Sadd coach Roberto Mancini will not be present for Friday's Qatar Stars League match against Umm Salal as he has been unable to return to Doha due to the conflict in the Middle East which has disrupted air travel, the club said on Thursday.
Firmino has signed a two-year deal with the Qatar Stars League champions, having led Al-Ahli to the Asian Champions League Elite title in Jeddah in May.
Xavi Hernandez, the coach of the Qatari Al Sadd team, showed his desire to coach Barcelona.
Former Spain and Barcelona midfielder Xavi Hernandez has indicated he will retire from playing at the end of the season.
