Man City's Eyes Firmly Set on Third Straight Premier League Title

Lukaku leaves Manchester United, Inter Milan sign him for $90 mn PAGE 12 FRIDAY, AUGUST 9, 2019

Tottenham, Arsenal splash cash on ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE Premier League deadline day PAGE 12 LIVERPOOL VS NORWICH CITY Man City’s eyes firmly set on third straight Premier League title The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) headquarters in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

One of City’s biggest chal- Once again lenges, however, may be trying Nine Qatari officials favoured to lift to replace defender Vincent Kompany. the trophy, Pep The club’s long-time cap- appointed to AFC tain left after last season to Guardiola’s side take over as player-manager of Anderlecht in his native committees can join a special Belgium. Though he’d been group by claiming plagued by injuries the past few seasons, Kompany’s lead- a hat-trick ership was invaluable in the dressing room. of English “Vincent was an incredibly championships important player on and off the pitch,” Guardiola told re- DPA porters last month. “When he LONDON was fit, he was always ready on the pitch. AFTER a historic domestic “He was a very important treble last season, Manchester player, he made decisions for City are setting their sights on the team.” With one long-time Hani Taleb Ballan (left) and Abdulrahman al Qahtani are among a Premier League hat-trick. stalwart gone, another is looking those who will be joining the AFC’s committee from 2019 to 2023. Pep Guardiola’s side are for a final triumphant farewell. favourites to win their third Midfielder David Silva will TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK tor of Competitions at Qatar straight league title as they leave the club after a trophy- DOHA Stars League, for member- kick off their campaign at filled 10 years in which he’s ship of the Competitions West Ham on Saturday. captured four league titles, two THE Asian Football Confed- Committee. City have earned an amaz- FA Cups and four League Cups. eration (AFC) has approved Fahd al Thani, Direc- ing 198 points the past two One of City’s stars of the the admission of nine Qatari tor of the Development De- seasons but took different future said he’ll miss the tal- officials to various commit- partment of QFA, has been road to the title in each. ented 33-year-old when the tees for the next four years included as member of the They waltzed in 2018, fin- time comes for him to say (2019-2023). Technical Committee, and ishing a staggering 19 points goodbye. “It’s going to be a The AFC approved the Mohammed Khalid Fakhro, ahead of runners-up Man- shame,” 19-year-old midfield- joining of Hani Taleb Bal- Head of International Re- chester United. er Phil Foden said. lan to be Vice-Chairman of lations of QFA, is the new Last season they were “I’m not thinking about the referees committee, and member of the AFC Develop- pushed to the final day before that too much because I don’t Abdulrahman al Qahtani, a ment Committee. beating out Liverpool by a sin- want it to happen. He’s here member of the QFA Execu- The nine Qatari officials gle point. now so let’s try and be happy. tive Committee, to join the now joining AFC working A third straight crown “He’s still a great player.” AFC’s committee. committees under the QFA would match a feat accom- While many expect City to Salman al Ansari was cho- leadership of Sheikh Hamad plished by just four other Eng- continue to play are a record- sen as vice-chairman of the bin Khalifa bin Ahmed al lish clubs - Huddersfield Town breaking pace this season, mid- Appeals Committee, Man- Thani is a positive move for (1924-26), Arsenal (1933- fielder Kevin De Bruyne says sour Mohammed al Ansari, Asian football as a whole. 35), Liverpool (1982-84) and consistency will be the key. Secretary General of QFA, The officials are highly neighbours Manchester Unit- “You don’t need to be bet- for the membership of the qualified and with vast man- ed, who did it twice from 1999- ter, you need to be consistent,” Finance Committee, Khalid agement experience in foot- 2001 and 2007-09. the Belgium international told Mubarak al Kuwari, Director ball and sports in general. “We know it’s going to Sky Sports. of Marketing and Commu- AFC’s decision to include be difficult,” winger Raheem “At the end of the year, nications, as member of the these officials in their com- Sterling told the Manchester with all the competitions, may- AFC Marketing Committee, mittees follows after joining Evening News. “It’ll be harder Manchester City’s newly-signed Portuguese defender Joao Cancelo attends a press conference during his be you don’t need 95 or 100 Abdul Aziz Jeham al Kuwari, of Saud Abdulaziz al Muhan- than last season. unveiling at the City Football Academy in Manchester on Thursday. (AFP) points. Maybe teams get more Chief Executive of Aspetar nadi, Vice-President of AFC, “To do this three times in points out of each other and Sports Hospital, as member FIFA member, Hani Taleb a row is a massive challenge standards in the transfer mar- signing of midfielder Rodri Wednesday by signing right- you win it with 85, just because of of the Medical Commit- Blanc, Vice-Chairman of for us. It’s a challenge we’re ket this summer. from Atletico Madrid and also back Joao Cancelo from Ital- the competition is that high. tee, and Ahmed Khalil al Ab- the FIFA Referees Commit- definitely up for.” With the They broke the club transfer paid 5.3 million pounds for PSV ian champions Juventus, “I cannot predict that. basi, Executive Director of tee, and Salman al Ansari, deepest squad in the league, record with the 68.2 million- Eindhoven defender Angelino. with Danilo going the other We’ll see in the end. But you Operations of National Vice-Chairman of the AFC City have done little by their pounds (83 million dollars) They added again on way in return. need to be consistent.” Teams and Executive Direc- Appeals Committee. Liverpool bank on stability over signings to end 30-year title wait

AFP the transfer market. munity Shield last weekend and Rhian Brewster’s return to LIVERPOOL Teenage talents Sepp van again highlighted how little fitness, while Naby Keita can den Berg and Harvey Elliott there is to separate the Eng- have a bigger impact in his sec- MISSING out on the Pre- have been snapped up with lish and European champions. ond season in English football. mier League title despite a an eye to the future, while Yet, in contrast to last sea- “People think that players record-breaking campaign Spanish goalkeeper Adrian son when Liverpool were the from other clubs, other coun- was eased by winning a sixth will replace Simon Mignolet least affected of England’s tries, are better than the play- European Cup for Liverpool as back-up to Alisson Becker Kick-off big six by the late return ers we have here but without last season, but ending a in three low-key arrivals. Jurgen Klopp’s men are to pre-season of players at really having the proof, be- 30-year wait to be crowned Klopp, though, believes the World Cup, Klopp has a cause those players haven’t English champions is now the foundations are already expected to strike first blood tougher time in ensuring his played here,” he said. more important than ever on in place for another tilt at in the title race when they side hit the ground running. “It means whoever wants Merseyside. the title after spending over kick off the Premier League The prolific front three to start has to be at his top Jurgen Klopp’s men are £230 million in the past two season against newly-promot- of Salah, Roberto Firmino level. We have proper com- expected to strike first blood years on the likes of Alisson, ed Norwich under the Friday and Sadio Mane were all in- petition and that’s exactly in the title race when they Virgil van Dijk and Moham- volved in international tour- what you need.” kick off the Premier League ed Salah. night lights of Anfield. naments again this summer. Winning the Champions season against newly-pro- “You should never do Liverpool have decided League also booked Liver- moted Norwich under the transfers because other Man City set the bar against investing heavily pool’s place in next week’s Friday night lights of Anfield. clubs are doing transfers,” A Premier League points tally in back-up for that trio and UEFA Super Cup and Club However, unlike most of Klopp told Sky Sports. “That of 97 would have won the title Coach Jurgen Klopp (right), seen with star striker Mohamed Salah, their presence was missed in World Cup in December, their competitors who have makes no sense, it’s not in any season bar the last two believes the squad he has assembled will be bolstered by Alex a bumpy pre-season that saw meaning they have five tro- delved into the arms race about that. And if you sit as Manchester City have set a Oxlade-Chamberlain, Adam Lallana and Rhian Brewster’s return to an under-strength side beat- phies to play for this season. for talent in another trans- back for a second and have new bar under Pep Guardiola. fitness, while Naby Keita can have a bigger impact in his second en by Borussia Dortmund, However, it is ending 30 fer window where Premier a look at the squad, do we City have further season in English football. (REUTERS) Sevilla and Napoli. years of hurt by winning a League clubs have spent over need more players?” strengthened the squad that But Klopp believes the 19th league title come May £1 billion ($1.2 billion), the On the evidence of last won a first ever domestic tre- signing of Spanish midfielder A 1-1 draw between the squad he has assembled will that will determine whether European champions have season, there is precious little ble of trophies in England last Rodri and will be the bench- sides, with City edging a pen- be bolstered by Alex Oxlade- Liverpool’s season has been been conspicuously quiet in for Liverpool to improve on. season with the club record mark for Liverpool to beat. alty shootout 5-4, in the Com- Chamberlain, Adam Lallana a success or failure. 12 Friday, August 9, 2019 Sports Tottenham, Arsenal splash cash on Premier League deadline day

joined on a season-long loan for the Premier League ti- Manchester City deal from Real Betis with an tle once more, but were not and Liverpool are option to make the transfer busy on deadline day. permanent next summer. City brought in veteran expected to battle England under-21 in- goalkeeper Scott Carson on for the Premier ternational Sessegnon joins loan from Derby as back-up from Fulham in a £25 mil- to Ederson and Claudio Bra- League title once lion deal that could rise to vo after the signings of Rodri, £30 million in performance Angelino and Joao Cancelo more, but were not related add-ons on a six-year earlier in the window. busy on transfer contract. Liverpool made just However, a sensational three low-key additions in deadline day swoop for Paulo Dybala teenagers Sepp van den Berg broke down with Juventus and Harvey Elliott and back- AFP unwilling to let the Argen- up goalkeeper Adrian over LONDON tine leave without an ad- the course of the summer. equate replacement, having Outside the top six, Wat- TOTTENHAM made the missed out on Lukaku. ford broke their transfer re- headlines on a busy final day cord to bring in Senegal in- of the Premier League trans- Arsenal bolster defence ternational Ismaïla Sarr for fer window with deals for Arsenal were badly in need a reported 35 million euros Giovani lo Celso and Ryan of defensive recruits to shore from Rennes. Sessegnon, while Arsenal up a backline that conceded Wilfried Zaha’s hopes of strengthened their defence 51 Premier League goals last a move from Crystal Palace with the signing of Kieran season to miss out on Champi- were snubbed as Everton Tierney. Arsenal are set to secure some much-needed cover at centre-back Kieran Tierney joins Arsenal FC from Celtic for about 25 million ons League football for a third could not match the London Manchester United strik- in an £8 million deal for Chelsea’s David Luiz. (EPA-EFE) pounds, British media confirmed on Thursday.(EPA-EFE) straight year. club’s asking price. er Romelu Lukaku’s pro- The Londoners long- “It’s been well document- longed transfer to Inter Mi- standing interest in Tierney ed that he wanted to leave, lan was also completed after was finally given the green but it has not worked out for the clubs reportedly agreed light when the payment him,” admitted Palace man- on a deal that could rise to structure of a £25-million ager Roy Hodgson. 80 million euros. move was agreed with Celtic. Brighton bolstered their Spurs chairman Daniel “I’ve lived my dream and midfield options with the Levy has been under pressure I’ve loved every single min- loan signing of Australian from manager Mauricio Po- ute of it,” said Tierney of international Aaron Mooy. chettino to build on the pro- leaving his boyhood club. Former England interna- gress made on and off the field “Now I just feel was the right tional Andy Carroll returned as Tottenham moved into a time to take a step on. I feel to Newcastle on a free trans- new 62,000-capacity stadium this is a great opportunity fer from West Ham, while and reached the Champions for me.” the Magpies also secured League final last season. Arsenal are also set to Swedish defender Emil After the club record secure some much-needed Krafth. signing of French interna- cover at centre-back in an Leicester are also set to use tional midfielder Tanguy £8 million deal for Chelsea’s some of the £80 million they Ndombele, the signings of David Luiz. received from Manchester Lo Celso and Sessegnon add The Gunners could re- United for Harry Maguire on some much-needed depth coup that deadline day spent Sampdoria midfielder Dennis to a Spurs squad that had after reportedly agreeing a Praet for 20 million euros. previously gone 18 months £35 million deal to sell Alex And Burnley secured the without a new recruit. Tottenham Hotspur sign Fulham academy product Ryan Sessegnon Real Betis’ forward Giovani Lo Celso completes a loan move to Iwobi to Everton. services of Danny Drinkwa- Argentine internation- for 25 million pounds. The youngster pens a five-year-deal with an Tottenham Hotspur with the option of making the deal permanent Manchester City and Liv- ter on loan from Chelsea un- al midfielder Lo Celso has option to make it six. (REUTERS) at the end of the season. (EPA-EFE) erpool are expected to battle til January. Lukaku completes long-waited Serena storms into move to Inter Milan from Man Utd 3rd round in Toronto AFP Lukaku, who had long nar Solskjaer and will be wel- Milan-based Gazzetta Dello ROME been tipped for the move to comed at the San Siro by new REUTERS Inter, landed in Milan early Inter coach Antonio Conte, Sport reports that the TORONTO ROMELU Lukaku completed on Thursday morning for his who tried to take him back to player will earn 8.5 million his long-awaited move to Inter medical, with fans who waited Chelsea in 2017. euros a season at Inter, SERENA Williams made a solid Milan from Manchester United at the airport for his arrival During his time in Eng- and claims that the club start to her first U.S. Open tune- on Thursday after the Serie A chanting “Lukaku is ours”. land, where he played for the will pay United 65 million up with a 6-3 6-3 victory over club announced his arrival in Belgium’s all-time top- Blues, Everton and United, euros up front with a fur- Elise Mertens on Wednesday Italy on a five-year deal. scorer with 48 goals has not Lukaku scored 113 Premier while Naomi Osaka took a step “The Belgian footballer, ar- played a single minute League goals, and bagged ther 10 million in add-ons. closer to regaining her world riving from Manchester United of United’s pre-season 42 in all competitions No. 1 ranking by reaching the on a permanent basis, has campaign ahead of the while at Old Trafford. arrival of Dzeko further rules last 16 of the Rogers Cup. signed a contract with the Ner- move, and has been Inter are also re- out any chance of Mauro Icar- Three-times champion Wil- azzurri until 30 June 2024,” pictured training in- portedly close to bring- di forcing his way back into liams, playing her first match Inter said in a statement. stead with Anderlecht, ing Edin Dzeko to Mi- the side after being stripped since falling to Simona Halep The club did not reveal Lu- the club with which lan, with the of the captaincy and dropped in the Wimbledon final, mar- kaku’s wages nor the fee paid he started his Bosnian following a bitter and public ried her trademark power with to Premier League side United, senior career. pushing for contract row. quick movement and a steady reported in Britain to be in the He was the move Inter have also sent Lu- stream of booming serves to region of 80 million euros. frozen out away from kaku’s former Belgium team- overwhelm Belgian Mertens. Milan-based Gazzetta Del- by United the Ital- mate Radja Nainggolan out “It feels good,” Williams lo Sport reports that the player manager ian capital on loan to former club Cagliari said of her return to the hard- will earn 8.5 million euros a Ole Gun- and Roma just a year after arriving from court surface. season at Inter, and claims that trying to Roma for a reported 38 mil- “Definitely feels different as the club will pay United 65 mil- Romelu retain him lion euros. I didn’t play a ton this year on lion euros up front with a fur- Lukaku joins after fail- Conte’s side are expected hardcourts but it feels good to ther 10 million in add-ons. Inter Milan ing to find to push Juventus, who have be back out here.” Inter announced the deal after Man- an adequate won the last eight Serie A ti- Williams is keen to get more with a video of the 26-year-old chester United replacement. tles, in the coming season af- hard-court matches in before Serena Williams waves to the crowds after victory over Elise Mertens in an Inter shirt saying: “Inter: accepted a $90 mil- Lukaku’s ter qualifying for the Champi- going for a record-equalling of Belgium during their second round match on Day 5 of the Rogers it’s not for everyone, that’s why lion bid including signing and ons League in fourth place two 24th career Grand Slam title at Cup on Wednesday. (AFP) I’m here.” add-ons. (EPA-EFE) the expected years in a row. the Aug. 26-Sept. 8 U.S. Open and she took some time to hit the German qualifier retired. a stern test from American her stride on Wednesday. “I thought I played re- qualifier Jennifer Brady with a After a pedestrian start, ally well despite the fact that 4-6 7-5 7-6(5) victory to reach Williams raised the intensity we only played one set,” said the last 16 and keep alive her during a lengthy four-deuce Osaka. hopes of winning a second con- Tiger Woods near last after service game in the first set “I’m just happy that it was secutive Rogers Cup title. that she closed out with a thun- my first match in a while and I Halep, playing her first dering ace to go ahead 4-3 and was able to get in the groove of match since Wimbledon, need- opening 75 at Northern Trust set the tone for the rest of the things quickly.” ed a medical timeout to get 75-minute match. By reaching the last 16, treatment on her left leg and She went on to win six of Osaka is set to unseat Aus- even after building a 4-0 cush- REUTERS He could barely have the FedEx Cup rankings. the final seven games to seal tralian Ash Barty, who lost ion in the deciding set had to NEW JERSEY made a worse start, four over Even if he misses the cut the win. her second-round match on dig deep after Brady mounted par after nine holes, before on Friday, he will be assured Williams will face Rus- Tuesday, as world number one a comeback. TIGER Woods struggled to a somewhat steadying the ship of advancing to next week’s sian qualifier Ekaterina Alex- next week, though Karolina “I was tired in the third four-over-par 75 in the first on the back nine at Liberty BMW Championship, but not androva in the last 16 and a Pliskova also has a chance to set, I felt the Achilles since round at the Northern Trust National. guaranteed a start in the sea- win would set up a potential reclaim top spot if she reaches the first point of the match, in New Jersey on Thursday, Since ending a decade- son-ending Tour Champion- quarter-final with U.S. Open the semi-finals. but it’s normal after a break the latest indication that all long major drought by win- ship, where he won last year champion Naomi Osaka, which The Czech third seed beat and also coming on the hard is not well with the 15-times ning the Masters four months in a rousing performance that would be their first encounter American qualifier Alison Riske courts,” said Halep. major champion’s surgically- ago, the 43-year-old Woods set the stage for his Masters since last year’s controversial 6-4 6-7(4) 6-2 and will next face “It’s very difficult for the fused spine. has barely played outside the triumph. New York final. Estonian Anett Kontaveit, who ankles and also for the knees.” Woods acknowledged as majors and has not impressed Fellow American Troy Earlier on Tuesday, Japa- was beating Carla Suarez Nav- Next up for Halep will be Rus- Tiger Woods in action during the much on the eve of the first when he has competed. Merritt plundered nine bird- nese second seed Osaka won arro 7-5 3-1 when the Spaniard sian wildcard Svetlana Kuznet- first round of The Northern Trust event of the PGA Tour’s Fe- Woods entered this ies in a nine-under 62 to take the first set against Tatjana retired with a hip injury. sova, who got by Croatia’s Don- on Thursday. (AFP) dEx Cup playoffs. week’s event ranked 28th on the early lead. Maria 6-2 and advanced when Fourth seed Halep survived na Vekic 7-6(4) 6-3. Sports Friday, August 9, 2019 13 Rain plays spoilsport as Gayle misses history bid against India AFP of surpassing the tally of out- PROVIDENCE (GUYANA) standing former batsman and captain Brian Lara of 10,405 INCLEMENT weather was as the most by a West Indian threatening to ruin the sched- in ODIs. uled first One-Day Interna- Gayle, who has reversed a tional of the three-match se- decision to retire from the 50 ries between the West Indies overs-per-side format of the and India at the Guyana Na- game after the World Cup, oc- tional Stadium on Thursday. cupied 31 deliveries before be- Only 13 overs were bowled ing dismissed. since the hosts were put in to This is his 299th ODI, bat after Indian captain Virat equalling Lara’s record for the Kohli won the toss with the most by a West Indian. West Indies reaching 54 for It therefore means that the one before the latest down- 39-year-old will establish a pour drove them off the field new ODI record for West In- yet again. dian appearances and also has Minimum requirement for the chance to surpass Lara’s a completed match is for each run tally when the second team to bat for 20 overs, which match is played in Trinidad – may now be unlikely given the Lara’s homeland - on Sunday. continuing torrential rainfall. In contrast to Gayle’s pe- Veteran opening bats- destrian innings, Evin Lewis man Chris Gayle was the lone was unbeaten on 40 off 36 wicket to fall, being bowled deliveries (three sixes, two by left-arm wrist-spinner fours) in partnership with Kuldeep Yadav for just four, Shai Hope at the latest rain leaving him nine runs short stoppage.

South Africa’s Hashim Amla against walks after being dismissed LBW before the decision is reversed following a review during a Cricket World Cup in June. (REUTERS) Hashim Amla retires from international cricket Chris Gayle of the West Indies gets off the mark during the first One- Amla said he thanked “the ternational career. maintaining a scoring strike Day Internatonal against India at the Guyana National Stadium in The only South African Test fans for energising me when He modified his tech- rate of better than 90 runs per Providence, Guyana, on Thursday. (AFP) times were tough, and for nique, although still retain- 100 balls in one-day games. triple centurian was facing celebrating with me when we ing a distinctive loop in his In recent years, though, succeeded together”. backlift, and returned to Test Amla’s form dropped off and a slump in form recently cricket 15 months later with he struggled at the recent Test debut his first century, 149 against World Cup in England and Pakistan axe Malik, Hafeez AFP “It’s a big surprise about Amla made his Test debut New Zealand. Wales. JOHANNESBURG Hashim. I watched him grow against India in Calcutta in He became an ever-pre- His last Test century was contracts in clear-out into one of the world’s great 2004/05, scoring 24 and 2. sent in the South African in October 2017 and he made HASHIM Amla, the only players.” In the same season he team. only two one-day internation- AFP overs cricket, is demoted from South African to score a triple An elegant right-handed played in two matches of His early struggles were al hundreds after that date. KARACHI an A-category contract to a C. Test match century, on Thurs- top-order batsman, Amla South Africa’s home series recalled in a tweet by former Amla captained South “The annual central-con- day announced his retirement overcame a shaky start inter- team-mate AB de Villiers. Africa in 14 Test matches be- VETERAN players Shoaib Ma- tracts list for the 2019-2020 is from international cricket, national cricket, during which “So many doubted u early tween 2014 and 2015/16 but lik and Mohammad Hafeez trimmed from 33 to 19, reduc- just days after fast bowler Dale his technique was criticised, An elegant right-handed on, but your fighting spirit, seldom appeared entirely lost their central contracts on ing the number of categories Steyn said he was quitting to become one of South Afri- top-order batsman, Amla humility & incredible one of comfortable in the role. Thursday as Pakistan’s cricket from five to three,” the Paki- Tests. ca’s all-time leading batsmen. overcame a shaky start a kind talent took u to the top His captaincy career start- clear-out gathered pace. stan Cricket Board added in a Amla, 36, said he was re- He hit 55 centuries in a of the mountain,” said De Vil- ed promisingly with three Fast bowler Mohammad release. tiring from all international 15-year international career, international cricket, liers. series wins, including one in Amir was also demoted in the Skipper Sarfaraz Ahmed, cricket after a 15-year career including South Africa’s high- during which his technique Initially regarded as a Test Sri Lanka, but after a difficult new contracts, announced a batsman Babar Azam and during which he hit 55 centu- est Test score of 311 not out was criticised, to become specialist, Amla only made his tour of India in which South day after head coach Mickey spinner Yasir Shah were re- ries in 349 matches across all against England at The Oval one of South Africa’s all- One-Day International debut Africa lost three of four Tests, Arthur was shown the door tained in category A and will formats. in 2012. time leading batsmen. in 2008 but soon proved that he resigned as captain mid- following a disappointing get 1.1 million rupees (6,870 He followed record-break- Amla scored 9,282 runs at classic stroke play, mainly as way through a home series World Cup. US dollars) a month over the ing fast bowler Steyn who on an average of 46.64 in 124 Test an opening batsman, was as against England when South Malik, 37, had already quit next year. Monday said he was retiring matches and 8,113 at 49.46 in against England but was effective as power hitting in Africa were 1-0 down after one-day internationals after a Senior batsman Asad from Test cricket, although he 181 one-day internationals. dropped after scoring only 36 the limited overs game. two matches. poor World Cup in which he Shafiq, Azhar Ali, Haris Sohail, remains available for interna- He also made 1,277 runs in runs in four innings. Amla said he would re- scored only eight runs in three Imam-ul-Haq, Mohammad tional white-ball cricket. 44 Twenty20 internationals at Some critics believed that At peak of career main available for domestic matches with two ducks. Abbas, Shadab Khan, Shaheen “They will be missed, they an average of 33.60. his backlift, which took his When he was at the peak of cricket as well as the second At 38, Hafeez also has little Shah Afridi and Wahab Riaz are two greats of South Afri- He hit 28 centuries in bat out at an angle of close his career, between 2010 and edition of the Mzansi Super chance of regaining the chance are in B category, which pays can cricket,” former interna- Tests and 27 in one-day in- to 45 degrees, was a flaw 2016, he had an average of League Twenty20 competi- to play for Pakistan, while 750,000 rupees. The C con- tional teammate AB de Vil- ternationals. His Test tally in- which would prevent him above 50 in both Tests and tion, which is due to start in Amir, who retired from Tests tracts are worth 550,000 ru- liers told Sky Sports. cluded four double centuries. from having a successful in- one-day internationals, while November. last month to focus on limited- pees a month.

Hosting hassles Younousse, Tijan slip to eighth world rankings

India may seek neutral TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK in last 16 events on the Tour DOHA in last 365 days, Younousse and Tijan accumulated 4,760 venue for Davis Cup QATAR’S Asia champions points, while the rankings are Cherif Younousse and Ahmed led by Norwegian hot pair of tie against Pakistan Tijan have slipped to eighth Anders Mol and Christian So- slot, according to the latest rum. Maintaining hot streak, REUTERS change to our plans but we’ll FIVB Beach World Tour Rank- they have won seven out of 11 NEW DELHI wait for a few days and see if ings, released this week. events and were second and the situation merits a review,” Younousse and Tijan fin- third in other two, taking their INDIA may request the Inter- AITA secretary general Hiron- ished ninth in their latest points tally to a massive 9360 national Tennis Federation moy Chatterjee said by tele- event – A1 Major Vienna. This points. (ITF) to shift next month’s phone. “A lot has changed over was the third time this year However, if their perfor- Davis Cup tie against Pakistan the last few days and we may when they claimed this spot, mance in all the 16 events from Islamabad to a neutral ask ITF to review the situation while their team was third in is taken into consideration, venue because of the prevailing and take a call. It’s not for us to the 2018 edition. the Qatari stars have logged tensions between the neigh- take a call. Based on eight best results 5,320 points and are occupy- bours, an Indian official told “If needed, we’ll ask ITF Reuters on Thursday. to see if they, keeping play- LATEST 2019 FIVB WORLD RANKINGS Pakistan said on Wednes- ers’ safety I mind, can shift day it would expel India’s am- the tie to a neutral venue Ranking of teams based on the eight (8) best results at all FIVB recognised events over the last 365 days: bassador and suspend bilateral where both teams feel safe Rk Team Country Events Points trade with its arch-rival after and comfortable.” 1 Mol, A./Sørum, C. NOR *12 7,680 New Delhi stripped its portion Chatterjee dismissed re- 2 Krasilnikov/Stoyanovskiy RUS *11 6,400 Cherif Younousse lifts the ball for his Qatari teammate Ahmed Tijan during a tournament on the FIVB of the contested Kashmir reports that any Indian player has 3 Bryl/Fijalek POL *13 5,480 Beach World Tour. gion of special status. security apprehensions about 4 Alison/Álvaro Filho BRA *11 5,400 5 Evandro/Bruno Schmidt BRA *11 5,160 The All India Tennis As- playing in Islamabad. 6 Nicolai/Lupo ITA *9 4,800 ing the 11th spot in the world medal in April. ings, they will have to come up sociation (AITA) named a six- “Nothing of that sort, they Brouwer/Meeuwsen NED *12 4,800 rankings. In China, Younousse and with their best showing of the member squad under captain are fine. We’ve named our 8 Cherif/Ahmed QAT *16 4,760 Last week, Younousse Tijan had finished third with season in the upcoming event Mahesh Bhupathi on Monday squad only after speaking to 9 Thole, J./Wickler GER *12 4,720 and Tijan were world-ranked a fine three-setter victory – the Moscow Open, which Semenov/Leshukov RUS *9 4,720 for the Sept. 14-15 tie in Is- them.” 11 Andre/George BRA *11 4,680 fourth but they slided four over Italians Enrico Rossi and is scheduled from August 14. lamabad but subsequent devel- Nuclear-armed India and 12 Herrera/Gavira ESP *13 4,640 slots lower, failing to make Adrian Carambula – the third Last season, they were fifth opments have put a question Pakistan have twice waged war Crabb Tr./Bourne USA *12 4,640 it to semi-finals in any of the of the team in two years. and collected 480 points. They mark on the fate of the contest. over Kashmir and in February Lucena/Dalhausser USA *9 4,640 seven events since bagging If Younousse and Tijan will surely be looking to im- “As of now, there’s no engaged in an aerial clash. the Xiamen Four-Star bronze are to improve their rank- prove upon this at least. 14 Friday, August 9, 2019 FEATURES Discovering the merits of solo travel through a ONE-WOMAN EXPLORATION OF PORTLAND

TAYLOR BLATCHFORD didn’t take away from their beauty; if TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE anything, I had more mental space to reflect and soak it all in. OLO travel is something Further up the highway I stopped everyone should try at least at the Bridge of the Gods, thinking of once. It doesn’t have to be “Wild” _ one of the first portrayals I’d San elaborate backpacking seen of the Pacific Northwest’s natu- trip up the Pacific Crest Trail ral beauty. I was no Cheryl Strayed, a la Cheryl Strayed, or a whirlwind and a two-day trip was no hike up the monthlong European extravaganza. Pacific Crest Trail. But the theme of Even taking a weekend trip by our trips was similar: I knew spend- The Peninsula Park Rose Garden in Portland yourself can be enriching and re- ing time with myself helped me learn, freshing, and that’s precisely what I reflect and become comfortable in my did this spring on a spontaneous trip A view of the Columbia River Gorge from the Portland own skin. to Portland, Ore. Women’s Forum near Corbett, Oregon. As I drove from Hood River back I’d wanted to visit Portland since to Seattle, I realized how much I’d fit moving to Seattle last fall, but the into a quick 36-hour trip, largely be- timing to go with friends had never cause traveling alone means you’re quite worked, thanks to the strange able to be shamelessly selfish. You hours and abnormal weekends of a can spend hours in a bookstore with- newsroom schedule. But after spend- out worrying about frustrating your ing a relaxing Memorial Day in Seat- friends. You can go to sleep early tle, the inundation of vacation photos without feeling obligated to stay out. on social media gave me a travel itch. Multnomah Falls on the Columbia You can choose whatever restaurant I checked my calendar for the fol- River Gorge in Oregon. catches your attention without the lowing weekend and in an unchar- polite, nonconfrontational “anything acteristically spontaneous decision, I Books on display at Powell’s Books in Portland. sounds good to me!” conversations. booked an Airbnb for one. At the same time, there are safety A few days later, I woke up, tossed considerations to traveling solo, espe- a duffel bag in my car and drove down cially as a young woman. I would’ve Interstate 5 with a few recommenda- stayed out on trails later and or ven- tions from friends but no set agenda. tured out into more remote areas if I had no shame about doing “tour- I’d been with friends or family. I ex- isty” things because I’d never been plored during daylight, was careful to Portland, but I hoped to make the about how much I drank while sam- most of a short time without waiting pling breweries and booked a quiet in long lines. residential Airbnb with a “superhost” I moved to Seattle from Missouri and great reviews. alone for my first job out of college. I Vietnamese fish sauce wings What I got in return was time live by myself and I’ve traveled alone Redwoods in the Hoyt Arboretum in Portland. at Pok Pok in Portland and space for flexibility and self- before while interning or studying reflection. The next time I’m back in abroad. Through all that, I’ve found list: Powell’s Books. and familiar titles, and I eventually that she’d moved to Portland from ing the Columbia River Gorge, fueled Portland with friends or family, I’ll be that the main thing you have to con- I look for local bookstores in any got three books, with a lot of self-re- Denver, where I’d grown up. The by an incredible buttermilk old-fash- content knowing I got to first explore quer is the self-consciousness that city I visit, and Powell’s had been straint. I was especially impressed by restaurant had come recommended ioned donut from Blue Star. The Pa- the city on my own terms. comes with doing things alone. on my radar for years. But while I the selection of used and discounted by multiple friends, and for good rea- cific Northwest’s natural beauty has Get past this imaginary stigma knew it was renowned for its size books, which made the decision to son. The Vietnamese fish sauce wings captivated me since moving here, IF YOU GO and you’ll find that while traveling and catalog, I wasn’t expecting to be support a local establishment even were crispy and full of flavor, and a and I’d chosen the gorge over another Powell’s Books: 1005 W. Burn- with friends and family is always fun, as overwhelmed as I was. Exploring easier. light beer complemented day in the city because, being from side St. (flagship store); open 9 a.m. there’s something about being able a beautiful bookstore feels reverent: Bookstores are ideal the wings. Colorado, the outdoors is where I feel to 11 p.m. daily to experience a city at your own the ache in your neck from turning for solo travel, but res- The early summer heat most myself _ fitting for a solo trip. Pok Pok: multiple locations; pace and on your own terms to read titles sideways, the polite taurants and bars can Travel was perfect for sitting out- It’s my favorite way to contemplate hours vary by location that can be particularly shuffle around other readers look- be less so _ there’s a cer- side to sample Portland’s what’s going on in my life in peaceful Ecliptic Brewing: 825 N. Cook invigorating. ing at the same shelf, the peaceful tain self-consciousness abundant breweries, and quiet, without even conversation as a St.; open 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday After arriv- quiet and flipping of pages. For a about asking a hostess I enjoyed an afternoon at distraction. through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. ing in Portland in few hours, Powell’s felt like a peace- for a table for one. But Ecliptic Brewing and an evening I drove up the Historic Colum- Friday and Saturday late morning, I ful haven, just a bit insulated from it’s only awkward if you make it awk- at Deschutes Brewery while diving bia River Highway with detours to Deschutes Brewery Port- grabbed a quick the outside world. ward, and at every food stop, eating into one of the books from Powell’s. (I Latourell Falls and Horsetail Falls, land Public House: 210 N.W. 11th breakfast be- Being alone meant I could lei- without companions to talk with left even liked some of Deschutes’ IPAs; both surrounded by luscious green- Ave.; open 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday fore head- surely venture through the connect- more room for getting to know the does that mean I’m assimilating to ery. Multnomah Falls was a true through Thursday, 11 a.m. to mid- ing to the ed rooms without worrying about new ones around you. the Northwest?) highlight _ I couldn’t help but gasp night Friday and Saturday top of frustrating travel companions. I got At my lunch stop, Pok Pok, the After a night at my quiet Airbnb, when I reached the stunning double- Blue Star Donuts: multiple my a little lost, I got distracted by new waitress and I chatted and I learned I was ready to spend the day explor- waterfall view. Seeing the falls alone locations; hours vary by location

The view of downtown Portland from the Pittock Mansion on May 31, 2019. (TNS) Parents@Play: Educational apps to help avoid brain drain

ARMIN BROTT & SAMANTHA FEUSS Cosmic Cubs For children, there’s Rosetta Stone Homeschool, TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE These apps are designed to help kids in pre-K and which, according to the company, uses pioneering tech- up learn about ecology and the solar system. And just nology that “promotes long-term retention and correct CCORDING to the Northwest Evaluation Associa- for fun, there’s a space dress-up game as well. In ad- pronunciation _ without memorization or drills.” Ro- Ation, “summer learning loss was observed in math dition to the apps, the website also includes lots of setta Stone teaches using an immersion method, which and reading across third to eighth grade, with stu- downloadable coloring pages and loads of useful (and is how we learned our native language in the first place. dents losing a greater proportion of their school year educational) content. It starts with a 30-minute core lesson that introduces a gains each year as they grow older _ anywhere Three apps are currently available: Cosmic bunch of new words. That’s followed by several smaller from 20% to 50%.” How do you keep your Cubs Eco Puzzler, Cosmic Cubs Dress-Up, and lessons that go deeper into various aspects that were cov- child from losing what they’ve learned or Education Cosmic Cubs Space Puzzles. All three contain ered in the core lesson. falling behind? a variety of puzzles, games, cool info about the These range from about five to ten minutes each. Reading is very important. Puzzles and planets, asteroids, meteors, comets, problem- Cosmic Cubs is designed to help kids pre-k and up learn about If you or your child needs a little extra help, group and other hands-on games are great, too. There solving games, and much more. They also ecology and the solar system. And just for fun, there’s a space private tutoring are also available (for an extra cost). are also a lot of great apps and tech-based teacht new vocabulary words. The apps are avail- dress up game as well. With their patented speech-recognition technology, Tru- games out there that can keep kids’ minds able on both Android and iOS platforms. These are Accent, your child’s speech is analyzed and corrected. active (sorry, Fortnite doesn’t count, not even a lit- free (but limited) versions, but if you want full access, community and the world, improved memory and There are reports and progress data so you can see how tle). We recently tried out several science-focused it’ll set you back the princely sum of $1.99. https://www. concentration, expanded vocabulary in the first lan- your child is progressing, and your child can learn from “edutainment” apps aimed at preschoolers and found cosmiccubs.com/ guage, and a better understanding of the word. The a computer, phone, tablet, on- or offline. Adults and chil- them both adorable and entertaining (and since sci- Rosetta Stone younger you start learning a second language, the dren can choose from more than 30 languages. Prices ence is too-often neglected in schools, the more expo- There are many well-documented advantages of better. But it’s never too late to start. Rosetta Stone start at $5.95/month (for 24 months), but shorter terms sure kids can have to it, the better). Plus, they let kids learning a second language, including increased job has some terrific options for learners of all ages and are available. There’s also a 3-day free trial. https:// have plenty of fun while they’re learning. opportunities, making better connections in your knowledge levels. www.rosettastone.com/ Friday, August 9, 2019 15 KIDS CORNER

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VIETNAM’S Ambassador to Qatar and Chairman of the ASEAN Com- mittee Doha (ACD) HE Nguyen Dinh Thao has underlined the ea- gerness of ASEAN embassies in Doha to increase bilateral investments between Southeast Asia and Qatar through engagement of their business communities during the celebration of the 52nd ASEAN Day at the Vietnam Embassy in Doha on Thursday. In his remarks, Ambassador Nguyen stressed the important role played by Qatar in connecting ASEAN and the Gulf through its engagement in fostering synergies Ambassadors and heads of missions of ASEAN nations in Qatar during the 52nd ASEAN Day celebrations. (Right) ASEAN ambassadors, diplomats and guests attend the flag hoisting ceremony on the occasion. between the two regions. “The ongoing high-level vis- for the development of our partner- Jai Sohan and Thailand Ambas- over the last decade, compared to GDP exceeding USD 2.9 trillion, a The official added, “As the its between the two regions have ship,” the envoy said. sador HE Nathapol Khantahiran. the global average of 4 percent and significant increase from the previ- Chairman of ACD for 2019, I believe demonstrated that the distance The ceremony was highlighted Also present were Malaysian Em- is projected to become the world’s ous year.” that ASEAN and the Gulf region, separating the two regions could be with the ambassadors and heads of bassy Charge d’Affaires Mohamad fourth-largest single market by The official shared the success- especially Qatar stand to mutually narrowed through developments missions of seven ASEAN countries Shahir Sabarudin and Indonesian 2030. The economic development ful establishment of the ‘ASEAN benefit from each other’s prosper- of investment opportunities. The in Qatar forming a human chain by Embassy Charge d’Affaires Heru of ASEAN, which now has a popu- Community’ in 2015, which aspires ity. With the shared interests in state visits of the Amir of Qatar HH holding one another’s hands to sig- Budiarso. lation of approximately 660 mil- to unite and leverage the resources tight cooperation, the relations be- Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al Thani nify regional unity. It was partici- Ambassador Nguyen also lion people, has grown rapidly and and expertise available within. Sim- tween ASEAN member countries to Indonesia, Malaysia and Sin- pated by the Brunei Ambassador talked about the impressive growth it registered a strong pace of Gross ilarly, he talked about the ASEAN and Qatar are bound to be further gapore in 2017 and the upcoming and ACD Vice Chairman HE Mo- and remarkable progress of the re- Domestic Product (GDP) growth at Community Vision 2025 relating to strengthened in near future.” scheduled visits to other ASEAN hamed Bahrin Abu Bakar, Philip- gional bloc during the past years. 5.3 percent in 2018. In 2018, ASE- becoming more ‘people-oriented’ The Embassy of Brunei Darus- member countries will further en- pine Ambassador HE Alan L Tim- He said, “ASEAN achieved an av- AN economy was the seventh larg- basing all decisions of the desires of salam is scheduled to be the ACD hance the plenty of opportunities bayan, Singapore Ambassador HE erage of 6 percent annual growth est in the world with a combined the greater public. chairman in 2020. Summer centres help hone skills of Ooredoo launches Samsung young boys and girls, says Nuaimi Galaxy Note 10 for customers TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK ● All new Qatarna subscribers 10 or Note 10+. QNA summer centres helped par- priate environment. activities of summer centers DOHA will receive 20 percent discount Pre-order started on Thurs- DOHA ticipants gain a variety of The undersecretary ex- this year in the framework of for 6 months, free Galaxy Ear day and will run until August 23. skills during the over three plained that the next version integration and cooperation OOREDOO is all set to give Buds worth QR 459, a 35 percent Delivery of the devices will be THE 14 summer centres of week-long event. of the summer activities will between different sectors of its customers the chance to be discount voucher for Clear Coat made to customers on August 25. the Ministry of Education and The location of the sum- be even better than the pre- the state wsas in line with Qa- among the first in Qatar to get and 1 Nojoom point for every The new Galaxy Note10, Higher Education, including mer centres takes into account vious ones, attracting large tar National Vision 2030. their hands on the new Samsung QR1 spent on a new Samsung available for the first time in two seven each for boys and girls the geographical distribution number of students, including Head of Programmes Galaxy Note 10 or Note 10+ with Galaxy Note 10 or Note 10+. sizes, boasts a number of new or spread all over the country, of the population to ensure students with special needs. and Activities at the Minis- a preorder opportunity, along improved features including an concluded their activities on the centres are close to the ac- He pointed out that the try of Education and Higher with an amazing promotion. updated low-energy-enabled S Wednesday. commodation of the partici- ministry had allocated two Education, Fatima Yousef al According to a press release Pen, an almost bezel-less edge- Around 5,800 Qatari stu- pating students. centres for the activity of Obaidli delivered a speech at from the telecom provider, cus- to-edge display, an ever-more dents and students from pub- Nuaimi said the various special needs students this the opening ceremony of the tomers preordering the new intuitive user interface, extend- lic and private schools, aged activities of the summer cen- summer. The activities were event, in which she noted the Samsung device can look for- ed battery life and an expanded between six and 18 years par- tres were organised by the prepared in cooperation ministry’s continuous role in ward to enjoy a a host of ben- Samsung DeX with partner inte- ticipated in the summer cen- ministry in cooperation with with Mada Assistive Tech- developing students’ abilities efits, including: grations such as Microsoft. tres to invest their free time the Ministry of Culture and nology Center. in a way that motivates them ● Hala customers will receive ● Shahry and existing Qatarna Manar Khalifa al Murai- and engage in activities that Sports and in partnership with Meanwhile, Adviser to to serve themselves and their 10 GB data valid for 10 days customers will get 10 GB data khi, director PR and corporate benefit them. Ibtikar Technology Solutions. the Minister of Culture and community positively. from the date of activation for 3 valid for 30 days from date of communications at Ooredoo, Undersecretary of the The events of the summer Sports Abdulrahman al Do- At the end of the activities, months for free, free Galaxy Ear activation for 3 months for free, said, “The new Samsung Galaxy Ministry of Education and centres saw massive turnout sari said that the partnership the directors of the boys’ cen- Buds worth QR459, a 35 percent free Galaxy Ear Buds worth Note 10 and Note 10+ are two Higher HE Dr Ibrahim bin of students and their par- between the Ministry of Cul- tres were honoured. The clos- discount voucher for Clear Coat QR 459, a 35 percent discount highly coveted devices. We are Saleh al Nuaimi told Qatar ents. 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showing an array of pictures posted its Mobile Broadband customers #QatarUnitesUs mosaic wall activation will bring together on social media using the #Qa- tarUnitesUs hashtag. OOREDOO on Wednesday an- latest LTE technology and a long-life until December 31, 2019. citizens and residents to embrace the spirit of Eid Al-Adha Robert Hall, general manager of nounced an exciting promotion for battery for all-day connectivity. It is Manar Khalifa al Muraiki, di- DFC, said, “The giant mosaic wall is new Mobile Broadband customers compact and lightweight and offers rector, PR and Corporate Com- DOHA Festival City (DFC), Qatar’s shoppers can share their pictures an activity that will engage the com- this Eid Al Adha. superior mobile broadband services, munications at Ooredoo, said: “We unique, world-class destination for inside DFC using the hashtag #Qa- munity and will encourage everyone Customers who buy Netgear M2 boasting a host of features and ben- know value for money is always a shopping, dining and entertainment, tarUnitesUs on Instagram. By the to show their love and support to Qa- at full price at any Ooredoo shop, and eﬁts that will revolutionise connectiv- top consideration, as is access to will celebrate the unity and unique end of Eid, all the posted pictures tar. We hope that everyone will en- subscribe to a new ity on the go. the best products and services. The structure of Qatar’s community dur- will be collected and printed on a joy this fun activity and join us here Mobile Broadband Unlimited Customers will also get Nojoom promotion combines one of the best ing Eid Al-Adha with a #QatarUnite- giant mosaic wall to be displayed at at the Festival City to see it after it Max plan will get a 20 percent dis- loyalty points, one Nojoom point for routers in the market with a great sUs Mosaic Wall. the centre court of the DFC, where is completed. On behalf of the team count on the monthly plan rental every QR1 spent on the router, so discount on our monthly Mobile DFC has invited citizens and each photo becomes a pixel that at Doha Festival City, I would like price for three months, saving them they will be saving money on their Broadband plan.” residents to join it from the ﬁrst makes up a bigger unique work of to wish everyone a blessed Eid and up to QR300. MBB Unlimited Max plan and earn- The Eid Al Adha promotion is day of Eid until the fourth day to art showcasing the diversity and a happy holiday. We invite them to The new Netgear M2 device de- ing points to spend with a wide range valid from August 8 to 17, 2019, and participate in building the mosaic unity of Qatar. celebrate with us how #QatarUnite- livers incredible download speeds of partners on the Nojoom network. customers can purchase their new wall that represents the proud peo- The ‘mosaic wall booth’ will also sUs by sharing their images on So- of up to 2 Gbps and upload speeds On top of that, customers will also Netgear M2 router at any Ooredoo ple of Qatar. During this period, include a live feed digital screen cial Media.” (TNN) of up to 150 Mbps, and features the enjoy a free Starz Play subscription shop around town. (TNN)

‘Falah’ steals hearts as Kahramaa ends summer camp in style

Mascot of IAAF World Athletics Championships Doha ‘Falah’ takes part in the closing ceremony

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK duce consumption of water DOHA and electricity and to intro- duce them to the relevant THE Qatar General Electric- regulations and laws in this ity and Water Corporation regard. (Kahramaa), represented by The activities included the Department of Conserva- theatrical performances, tion and Energy Efﬁciency, awareness lectures, tours, concluded its summer camp storytelling sessions, recrea- in style with the participation tional activities and environ- of the ofﬁcial mascot of IAAF mental workshops. World Athletics Champion- A number of orgainsa- ships Doha 2019, ‘Falah’. tions participated in the The summer camp held summer camp, including the ‘Falah’, the official mascot of IAAF World Athletics Championships Doha 2019, with children at the summer camp organised by Kahramaa. under the theme ‘Summer Doha Youth Center, Al Dana with Tarsheed’, included Center for Girls as well as The large participation portance of the role of youth in line with Qatar National ity and Water Corporation registering through its web- a wide variety of activities Quran memorisation centres of youth organisations in the in achieving sustainability Vision 2030. invites residents to visit the site to learn about the facili- to encourage visitors to re- and sports clubs. event underscores the im- and inclusive development Qatar General Electric- Kahramaa Awareness Park by ties of the park.