By Sports Reporter/Doha


Qatar Stars League CEO Hani Ballan said he expected the new season to be one of the best. Ballan unveiled the QSL shield at a glittering launch of the season yesterday.
He reiterated that attracting fans to watch the game in the stadiums was one of the main agendas. “The proof of the success of any league and any match is the presence of fans, we will do all we can in order to attract them. We want fans to be excited and interact well in the stadiums. This will be a great season I am sure. I hope that we can all work together to make this a season that will be remembered for a long time,” he said in the presence of players, team staff and officials.
The QSL CEO said that the last season saw teams playing at the highest level and he expected the same this time too. “Last season the QSL’s management really achieved a lot. For example, the match operations, sales, communications and football development department have exerted a lot of efforts to make sure that the league is of the highest calibre. We must ensure that we keep to this standard.”
“We want to give the clubs greater responsibility and freedom but also we must ensure that it is a smooth transition that won’t affect the technical level of matches or off-field responsibilities. We are working together to improve the technical level as well as other important aspects of running a club on a daily basis,” he added.
Ballan gave his best wishes to all the 14 teams, especially to promoted side Al Rayyan and Mesaimeer. “Firstly, I would like to welcome Rayyan and Mesaimeer to the league. I would like to welcome the foreign, local and regional players. I am sure they will enrich the season with some great moments. I would like to welcome the fans too. Very soon we will start, there will be some high quality matches, and I believe the 2015/16 season will be of the highest level.”
“The third factor, is the media who are one of our most important partners we have, I would like to thank Al Kass who broadcast in a very distinctive fashion. The local papers too have played a massive role and continue to do a great job,” he concluded. QSL begins on September 11.