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Sheikha Asma Al Thani is aiming to become the first Qa- tari woman to climb Mount Everest in April/May this year as part of her drive to inspire women and young people in the region to challenge stereo- types and fulfill their dreams. Sheikha Asma will travel to Nepal on 1 April to begin her trek to Everest Basecamp I climb mountains because for acclimatization, before at- tempting to summit Everest in it challenges my limits. And mid-May if conditions allow. it is my hope that, by taking Everest represents the on the worlds highest toughest challenge yet on mountains, I can challenge Sheikha Asma’s journey to the stereotypical image of becoming the first woman from the Middle East to com- the traditional explorer plete the Explorers Grand and empower women and Slam, which involves climb- youth in the region to ing all of the Seven Summits challenge themselves and reaching the North Pole and dream bigger. and South Pole. She is only the third Qatari Sheikha Asma Al Thani to ever attempt the climb and, Sheikha Asma Al Thani will travel to Nepal on 1 April to begin her trek to Everest Basecamp for if successful, would become acclimatization, before attempting to summit Everest in mid-May if conditions allow. the first Qatari woman in his- tory to stand 8,849 meters the lives of so many. If they gree to the North Pole as part achieve such feats. Together above sea level. fall, they always get up and An avid adventurer, Sheikha Asma Al Thani has already completed three of an international team of we can all work to inspire the Sheikha Asma Al Thani try harder. And if they lose, of the nine Explorers Grand Slam challenges. In 2018, she became the women from across Europe next generation of women to said: “I have dreamed of they always rise stronger. Ul- and the Middle East, and the achieve their dreams,” said climbing mountains ever since timately, they inspire us all to first Qatari to ski the last degree to the North Pole as part of an interna- first Qatari woman to summit Sheikha Asma. I was young. A dream which be better versions of ourselves. tional team of women from across Europe and the Middle East, and the Aconcagua in 2019. Sheikha Asma Al Thani is has always been ignited by my “I climb mountains be- Prior to this, in 2014, she aiming to inspire women and love of sport and its ability to cause it challenges my lim- first Qatari woman to summit Aconcagua in 2019. Prior to this, in 2014, was among the first group of young people across the Mid- inspire. its. And it is my hope that, by she was among the first group of Qatari women to summit Kilimanjaro. Qatari women to summit Kili- dle East. “In my extensive work taking on the worlds highest manjaro. She is also a senior official within sport in Qatar, I have mountains, I can challenge the “This has been a journey of in the Qatar Olympic Com- seen first-hand the powerful stereotypical image of the tra- region to challenge themselves Sheikha Asma has already lenges. firsts, but this is not my focus. mittee and a key driving force impact that sport and its in- ditional explorer and empow- and dream bigger.” completed three of the nine In 2018, she became the My ultimate dream is to be the behind major Qatari sports credible athletes can have on er women and youth in the An avid adventurer, Explorers Grand Slam chal- first Qatari to ski the last de- first of many Qatari women to projects.

FIFA World Cup 2022 European qualifiers friendly Upbeat Qatar seek a hat-trick of wins as they meet Ireland

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Having won against Luxem- bourg and Azerbaijan, World Cup 2022 hosts Qatar would be keen to score a hat-trick of wins in their friendlies when they take on Ireland in the Eu- ropean Zone FIFA World Cup 2022 qualifiers at the Nagy- erdei Stadium in Debrecen, Hungary, on Tuesday. Following their 1-0 win over Luxembourg in the first match, Felix Sanchez’s men rallied superbly from being a Ireland’s head coach Stephen Kenny shouts instructions to his players goal down to beat Azerbaijan during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group A qualification match 2-1, with Hassan Al against Luxembourg at in Dublin on Saturday. (AFP) Haydos scoring a brace. Going by Qatar’s and Ire- land’s current form, the for- Coach Kenny backs mer will hold the advantage. Ireland are on a terrible run of results and have yet to win his young guns a game during Stephen Ken- Al Annabi during their training session in Debrecen, Hungary, on Monday on the eve of their FIFA World Cup 2022 European qualifiers friendly against ny’s time in charge. They have Ireland. Qatar beat Luxembourg and Azerbaijan in their earlier matches. DPA enough and never will be. drawn four and lost six under London However, speaking ahead the former Dundalk manager. out good run,” he added. of Tuesday night’s friendly There were positive signs Sanchez hinted he will play Manager Stephen Kenny against Qatar in Debrecen, a in Ireland’s 3-2 defeat to Ser- a strong team – the one he has insisted his young guns defiantK enny said: “It would bia but Saturday night’s 1-0 fielded against Luxembourg will be Ireland stars as he at- be too easy for me to say that reversal to Luxembourg has last Wednesday. tempts to guide them through we’ll have long-term success compounded Ireland’s awful “I have an idea about the their World Cup misery. with this, but what I will say is run of form. team we will play but will take a Ireland followed a hard- that all of those players com- With Tottenham full-back final decision after today’s train- fought 3-2 Group A defeat in ing through, a lot of them are Matt Doherty and Enda Ste- ing. Whoever plays will have Serbia with a demoralising very talented. vens ruled out, 58th ranked to give their 100 percent. We 1-0 reverse at home to Lux- “There are some sugges- Qatar will fancy their chances always strive to work hard and embourg on Saturday evening tions that they’ll all end back against Ireland, who are 29th prepare our best to compete in to cement a start to the new playing in Ireland and that in FIFA rankings. the best possible way,” he said. campaign which has dramati- they’re not that talented. All With only five teams in Meanwhile, striker Almoez cally reduced their chances of those players that have come World Cup qualifying Group Ali said: “We hope to continue qualification. in - Dara O’Shea, Jason Knight, A, Qatar are playing the odd our good form. We want to Seven of the men who , Aaron Con- team out in each matchday as play as a team with collective played in those two games – nolly, Caoimhin Kelleher, they prepare to host the tour- and fighting spirit, which has Mark Travers, Dara O’Shea, Gavin Bazunu and all of those nament at the end of next year. been key for our success in the Aaron Connolly, Jayson players, they will all have good Despite Ireland’s woeful recent past. Molumby, Gavin Bazunu, Ja- careers at the top level. form and injury concerns, Qa- “It doesn’t matter who son Knight and “They are going to be good tar coach Sanchez is expect- scores, the important thing is – were aged 22 or under, and players for Ireland in the fu- ing a ‘difficult confrontation’ Qatar coach Felix Sanchez (centre) expects a ‘difficult confrontation’ against a ‘strong team’ on Tuesday for the team to provide a de- among the criticism which has ture and they are talented against a ‘strong team’. despite Ireland’s woeful form and injury concerns. cent performance. Personally, engulfed Kenny and his play- players, and you will see them “There is no doubt that it I want to help the team and ers since has been a suggestion blossom – and other players is a difficult match against a recent defeats. That will mo- high level match, especially in their line-up. We will try to this is my goal and if I get the that some of the youngsters in- like Troy Parrott as well and strong team that will be look- tivate them,” the Spaniard from the physical point of provide the best possible level opportunity I will score goals troduced by the former Under- players I haven’t even men- ing to bounce back from their said on Monday. “I will be a view. They have good players in order to continue the good of course.” 21s boss are simply not good tioned,” he added. Sports Tuesday, March 30, 2021 13 Vinales & Yamaha: Heroes in Qatar again that the combination is here to It’s been a Ducati stranglehold in stay at the top of the Champi- onship for the foreseeable. recent years, but a repeat of 2017 Since winning his first race with Yamaha in Qatar at the sees the top gun take season-opener start of the 2017 season, it’s fair to say it hasn’t complete- honours under lights at Losail ly gone to plan for Vinales in Iwata blue. e’re back.” tararo were helpless from the Three wins in the opening Those were the front row as Bagnaia, Miller, fiveraces was a dream start rousing words Zarco and even Jorge Martin to life as a Yamaha rider, but of Maverick Vin- (Pramac Racing) – from 14th five wins – including the latest laesW (Monster Energy Yamaha on the grid – shot into the first triumph – since the famous Le MotoGP) straight after he per- corner in P1, P2, P3 and P4. Mans encounter hasn’t been formed arguably his best pre- It was unreal to watch. But the icing on the cake. This mier class performance to date what happened next proved might be the start of what we to claim victory in the 2021 that Yamaha and Vinales have all came to expect though. Barwa Grand Prix of Qatar at turned a corner. It must be said that Yama- Losail International Circuit. Through the first sector, ha have always performed well And he’s not wrong. Vinales was P9. From there, in the Qatari desert: Vinales, The Losail International previously, it was probably Valentino Rossi and Jorge Circuit has only seen one game over in terms of a decent Lorenzo have all won at Lo- manufacturer win there in the points haul for Yamaha as bat- sail. But that shouldn’t take last two seasons. That is, of tling in a pack with different anything away from what we course, Ducati. Heading into machines is something that witnessed on the latest Sunday the opening race of 2021, the has been a huge weak point in under the lights. Let’s reiter- Italian manufacturer in the the last couple of seasons. So ate: it’s not the win that was capable hands of Francesco for Viñales to then pick each most impressive, it was the Bagnaia, Ducati Lenovo Team rider in front of him off, not style of win that has raised teammate Jack Miller and Jo- look uncomfortable doing so, eyebrows. hann Zarco (Pramac Racing) and going on to win the race in Of course, lots can change were favourites to continue commanding fashion was sim- very quickly in MotoGP. the trend. What very few peo- ply stunning. There’s no doubt that every ple expected was a Vinales Yamaha’s game, and the rider will be stronger at the victory. Not because he isn’t victories we’ve seen from Losail International Circuit capable, but because Ducati’s Viñales in recent years, has Spaniard Maverick Vinlaes of Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP celebrates with the Barwa Grand Prix of Qatar trophy at the Losail International next weekend, but Vinales has straight-line speed and off the been to get out at the front Circuit on Sunday. rekindled old feelings with his mark advantage seemed a bit from the get-go and run your YZR-M1. too much to overcome for the own race. Malaysia 2019 is the Both Vinales and Yamaha husband and a father to be. A back”, it looks like he really tararo’s title challenges on the Winning in such fashion Yamahas, especially after what prime example. It’s been the look like improved weapons stress-free Viñales is obviously means it. latest spec machinery went up sends out a warning shot to we saw in 2020. Many were trademark for years for the in 2021, and what was uplift- a very, very quick Viñales. The Spaniard won one race in smoke. the rest of the field, but we’re proved wrong. Iwata factory, and a lot of the ing to see was the Spaniard It might have only been last season but it was a largely To display such a perfor- only one race into a season. As the lights went out, time it’s worked. But after last speaking with such pride in Round 1 of the season, but disappointing year for both mance that is pretty much the A lot can change over the Ducati’s monsters roared into season especially, something the post-race Press Confer- we learned a lot from Qatar’s him and Yamaha in general. total opposite of what we’ve coming months. However, Turn 1 four abreast. Viñales needed to change. And seem- ence about how happy he is opener. Yes, they won seven out of 14 seen from Vinales and Yamaha Vinales has returned to action and teammate Fabio Quar- ingly, something has. with life at home. He’s now a When Vinales says “we are races, but Vinales and Quar- in recent years is a tell-tail sign with an almighty bang.

Roger Federer becomes Swiss Tourism ambassador Hamilton is ready for what could

winner is showcasing his fa- vourite places in the country on the myswitzerland.com be epic F1 fight with Verstappen website, with further market- ing activities to to start in April DPA time champion made the dif- in European cities, followed Sakhir (Bahrain) ference in the end. by the United States and the British paper The Guard- Asia/Pacific region. The Formula One season Lewis Hamilton won ian said that “Hamilton deliv- “Swiss Tourism and Rog- promises to be an exciting the season-opening ered an emphatic and salutary er Federer share countless one after world champion Bahrain GP with an reminder that if Max Verstap- values. Building this part- Lewis Hamilton barely held inferior car as his pen is to wrest the title from nership is a unique opportu- off Max Verstappen on Sun- Mercedes team the champion’s grasp he will be nity and very important for day in Bahrain. braces itself for a fought every inch of the way.” us,” Swiss Tourism director It will take some time to The 23-year-old Dutch- Martin Nydegger said in a judge whether Verstappen’s thrilling F1 title man actually managed to get statement. Red Bull team are really capa- fight with Max past Hamilton in an exciting Federer said: “I have been ble of dethroning Hamilton’s Verstappen’s finalebut exceeded track lim- all over the world. Switzerland Mercedes outfit after seven Red Bull its and had to hand the posi- has always remained my fa- years at the top but they seem tion back to the Briton who Swiss tennis great Roger Federer. vourite place. It is the country I to have a car that can finally then held on to win. miss most when I am travelling. give Mercedes a real fight un- “I had one shot and I just DPA “There is always a Swiss til the end. went outside of the track at Geneva flag when my name is men- “There is a long way to go, Turn 4 so I gave the position tioned. I was always very 22 (races) ... Holy crap! I will back, but by then my tyres Tennis star Roger Federer proud of that in my first 22 be grey by the end of this,” weren’t in a good state any has been named ambassador years on the tour, and it will Hamilton said. more to put the pressure on,” of the tourist board in his na- always stay that way,” he said. Verstappen meanwhile Verstappen said. tive Switzerland in order to Federer’s earnings from considered: “we’ll have 22 more Race stewards had pun- lure visitors back into country the partnership are to go to his opportunities to do better. ished drivers exceeding the after a massive drop owing to foundation that supports edu- “We have to look at the track limits at that spot be- the coronavirus crisis. cational projects in Africa and positives, we are taking the fore on the weekend but were The 20-time Grand Slam Switzerland. fight to Mercedes and I think Red Bull’s Dutch driver Max Verstappen greets Mercedes’ British driver Lewis Hamilton on the podium after the initially lenient in the early that’s great, it’s good to start Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix at the Bahrain International Circuit in the city of Sakhir on Sunday. (AFP) stages of the race which led to the season this way,” the some confusion. Dutchman added. The next duel comes on “We’ve got to do better, pull out extra in order to make “We need to be consistent Mercedes motorsport chief April 18 at the Emilia Romag- we’ve got to be smarter and the difference,” he said. in which messages are being No returning home until Toto Wolff said: “We have a na Grand Prix in Imola, Italy, how we navigate through our Red Bull had the faster car given. They need to be clear, real fight on our hands - and and Hamilton vowed he wants weekends with the fact that all weekend in Bahrain just they need to be sacred and end of season for Barty we’re all excited about the to prove again that he can also we don’t have the fastest car at as in pre-season training, but not a Shakespeare novel that prospect of a really close battle win races while not having the the moment but that’s all good team tactics and the experi- leaves interpretation (open),” not a lot of space in the season for these championships.” best car. for me, I don’t mind having to ence of the 36-year-old seven- Wolff said. to be able to do that just to get home for the two weeks,” said Barty. “So at this stage we’re planning to be away until after the US Open and potentially Jabeur shocks Kenin at Miami, Osaka gets w/o right to the end of season.” While Barty is no stran- DPA/WTA really play well and play my with 23rd seed Maria Sakkari, - prevailed 4-6 6-3 6-4 against ger to long periods away from Miami (Florida) game. I’m so proud that I won who dismantled qualifier Li- Kalinskaya, having trailed 3-0 home, she admitted settling today. It’s been amazing here udmila Samsonova 6-0 6-1. in the final set. into a stretch that could last Tunisan Ons Jabeur flipped in Miami. I’ve been practic- Naomi Osaka did not “I brought my fighting until November if the entire the script in the latest chapter ing hard... and I’ve just been raise a sweat en route into spirit and I could match the World No. 1 Ashleigh Barty season goes ahead, is taking of her recent rivalry with Sofia trying to get back to the best the last 16. The Australian level of fighting against Anna, of Australia. some getting used to. Kenin as she knocked out the game that I can be playing.” Open champion and second and very happy to go through “Without a doubt it was fourth-seeded American at the Meanwhile, for the third seed Osaka benefited from a these tough matches,” Mugu- Agencies something that was new to Miami Open on Sunday. time this past month, 2019 walkover after qualifier Nina ruza said following two hours, Florida me, new to try and wrap my Previously 0-4 against Miami Open runner-up Plisk- Stojanovic withdrew ahead of 41 minutes on court. head around and comprehend Kenin at WTA main-draw lev- ova went down 6-1 4-6 6-4 to Sunday’s clash due to a right “Doesn’t matter if you play World number one Ash Barty where we’re going to be away el, Jabeur struck 40 winners 29th seed Pegula. thigh injury. pretty or you play ugly, but you has said she will probably not for such an extended period,” and 11 aces to earn her third Australian Open quarter- Elise Mertens will face stay strong and you go through return home to Australia until said Barty, who is the defend- career win over a Top 5 player finalist Pegula conqueredOsaka following the 16th these rounds. That gives me after the conclusion of the 2021 ing Miami Open champion as and advance to a fourth-round Ons Jabeur of Tunisia. Pliskova in Doha and Dubai seed’s 6-2 0-6 6-2 win against an opportunity to feel better season because of quarantine last year’s event was cancelled meeting with in-form Span- before repeating the feat in Anett Kontaveit. and to have another chance.” requirements in place to stem due to the pandemic. iard Sara Sorribes Tormo. seed Elena Rybakina 6-1 3-6 Miami on Sunday. Two-time Grand Slam Muguruza - who has the most the spread of COVID-19. Barty spent the last year in The Tunisian looked as 6-2 - will meet for a spot in the “I played her a lot the last winner Muguruza rallied past final appearances this season Barty, speaking after mak- her home country of Australia, though she might lose out to quarter-finals. three weeks, three tourna- Russian wildcard Anna Ka- with three, having won the ing the last 16 at the Miami mostly due to the COVID-19 Kenin for the fifth time in the “It was an amazing match ments,” Pegula said. linskaya at the WTA Premier Dubai Tennis Championships Open said the time needed to pandemic, and Miami will be past two years when she fell today. Honestly, I tried to play “I kind of expected her to event. However, Pliskova was and finished runner-up at the quarantine on either end of a her first tournament abroad behind 3-1 in the final set, but my game and play to take my play well there. Even when I tamed by nemesis Jessica Peg- Qatar Open and Yarra Valley journey to Australia would be since February 2020. rallied to win five of the last revenge because I’ve been los- was up I still felt like she could ula in Miami. Classic - will next face eighth too much of a challenge. “Tough playing tennis af- six games to close out a 6-4, ing a lot against Sofia,” Jabeur easily come back just because Spanish star Muguruza seed Bianca Andreescu. “Obviously with the quar- ter traveling again,” said Bar- 4-6, 6-4 win in one hour and said after the match. she plays so aggressive and dug deep to earn her tour- Former US Open champi- antine laws in Australia, we ty, 24, who added that a pair of 47 minutes. “She’s such an amazing she serves well.” After reeling leading 20th win of the sea- on Andreescu overcame fellow do our two weeks’ quarantine cancellations created “quite a Jabeur and Sara Sorribes player, but I was there, I was off the final four games, Peg- son. Former world number seed Amanda Anisimova 7-6 in a hotel, and there is actually wriggle around”. Tormo – who shocked 21st confident, I wanted to win and ula set up a last-16 showdown one Muguruza – the 12th seed (7-4) 6-7 (2-7) 6-4. 14 Tuesday, March 30, 2021 Sports Germany win narrowly in Romania, top group DPA Berlin

Serge Gnabry’s first half goal ensured Germany won 1-0 in Romania on Sunday People take part in a Body Sculpt class, using weights at SJ’s Gym and stayed top of World Cup in Scunthorpe, north east England on Monday as England’s third qualifying Group J despite a COVID-19 lockdown restrictions were eased. (AFP) string of missed chances in Bucharest. Gnabry tapped in a 15th goal in 19 internationals in England eases the 16th minute but coach Joachim Loew watched in growing frustration as Ger- COVID-19 contact many failed to make the game safe through a combination of poor finishing and inspired restrictions, allows goalkeeping from Florin Nita. But with Romania tooth- less in attack, Gnabry’s solitary sports to resume strike was enough to keep Ger- many perfect in the group with DPA Britain is pending. two wins out of two before they London Johnson also reassured conclude their opening triple- Britons who were concerned header at home to North Mac- England has further about receiving their second edonia on Wednesday. eased its coronavirus con- dose of a COVID-19 vaccine “We have worked very tact restrictions to allow for due to issues surrounding the well against the ball and won larger outdoor meet-ups and vaccine supply. it well,” Loew told broadcast- team sports. “April is going to be the er RTL. “We had some good Germany’s midfielder Serge Gnabry (C) heads the ball during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 qualification football against Romania in As part of Prime Minis- second dose month and it’s combinations. Bucharest on Sunday. (AFP) ter Boris Johnson’s road- very important everyone “If you can be critical, it map out of lockdown, which gets their second dose,” John- is the chance conversion - we ple task to score. The home keeper then At the other end, Germany on six points after Tigran was unveiled in February, son said. could have made the game “Important for us is the denied Leon Goretzka, who keeper Manuel Neuer, playing Barseghyan and Khoren Bay- groups of up to six, or two easier if we’d score the second three points,” said Gnabry. “In along with Leroy Sane played his 98th international the day ramyan struck in the second households, can now meet goal.” But Loew, one game the end it doesn’t matter how despite being a doubt with a after his 35th birthday, had half to shock Iceland 2-0. together outdoors. Tennis and basketball closer to leaving the German we got them. muscle injury, and made spec- only a couple of routine saves That followed an opening Minimal travel, but no courts, outdoor swimming job after Euro 2020 in sum- “We should have decided tacular saves from Gnabry and to make but Nicolae Stanciu win at Liechtenstein and they holidays, are allowed and out- pools, golf courses and mer, added: “Overall you can the match much earlier. We midfielder Ilkay Guendogan. almost stole a point when he carry their good form into a door parent and child groups sailing clubs can now all be happy, we have something have made life hard for our- Sane poked wide in the hit the side-netting after a home match with Romania in can meet with up to 15 parents reopen. Residents in to build on.” Kai Havertz was selves.” Havertz had seen the second half and substitute careless pass from Antonio midweek when Liechtenstein from Monday. England are expected to key to the only goal with his tone set for the game moments Timo Werner also failed to Ruediger. also host Iceland. North Mac- Tennis and basketball start playing football and run finding space on the right earlier when Nita saved his beat Nita with a clear sight Armenia are a surprise edonia thrashed Liechtenstein courts, outdoor swimming and cross giving Gnabry a sim- shot from a similar position. of goal. name level with Germany 4-0 in Sunday’s other game. pools, golf courses and sailing cricket matches outside clubs can now all reopen. as the country experienc- Residents in England es a wave of warm are expected to start playing weather this week. Manchester City’s football and cricket matches outside as the country experi- Italy clinch 2-0 win against Bulgaria record goalscorer ences a wave of warm weather England’s National Health this week. Service (NHS) had previously DPA Aguero to leave In Northern Ireland, six warned vaccination centres Rome club in summer people will be able to meet out- that there would be a “signifi- side from Thursday, while in cant reduction” in supplies. Italy won 2-0 away to Bulgaria DPA Scotland the “stay home” mes- British health department from an Andrea Belotti penalty Manchester sage will be lifted on Friday, sources however told dpa the and a Manuel Locatelli goal on allowing people to leave their delays were not unusual and Sunday, clinching a second win Manchester City striker homes for other reasons than due to vaccine “batches requir- to go top in Group C on their Sergio Aguero will leave the school, work, health, exercise ing further testing to ensure path to the 2022 World Cup. club this summer when his or food shopping, though they the highest safety standards.” Italy beat Northern Ireland contract expires, the Premier should stay near their homes. The sources added the lag was 2-0 in Thursday’s campaign League outfit have confirmed. In Wales, the “stay home” also not to due to action from opener and are ahead of Swit- The Argentina internation- message has already been the European Union, after zerland, who won 1-0 at home al is City’s record goal-scorer lifted. London and Brussels recently to Lithuania in the other Sun- having amassed 257 goals in During a briefing with faced issues regarding vaccine day fixture, on goal difference. 384 appearances since arriv- journalists on Monday, John- exports by British-Swedish “All games are tough, par- ing from Atletico Madrid in son gave some updates re- pharmaceutical company As- ticularly against teams like Bul- the summer of 2011 and is the garding the vaccine roll-out in traZeneca. garia, who sat deep and looked highest-scoring overseas play- Britain. During the briefing, John- for counter-attacks,” Italy coach er in history. Johnson said pharmaceu- son also said questions regard- Roberto Mancini said. “We are Aguero, who turns 33 in tical giant GlaxoSmithKline ing overseas travel from June at a moment in the season when June, is most famous for his (GSK) will help US firm No- 21, as originally foreseen in his players may be tired but we did added-time goal in the final vavax with the final stages of lockdown roadmap, would be not suffer and scored after cre- league match of the 2011-12 manufacturing its Covid-19 answered in an update to the ating some chances.” Belotti Italy’s midfielder Manuel Locatelli celebrates scoring his team’s second goal during the FIFA World Cup season against QPR which se- vaccine at its Barnard Castle country on April 5. struck from the spot after Daniel Qatar 2022 qualification match against Bulgaria at the Vassil Levski Stadium in Sofia on Sunday.( AFP) cured the club’s first Premier facility in the north-east of More than 30.4 million Dimov floored him late in a tight League title. England. people have received their first first half of the Group C match at Immobile came on for Be- “This period is not easy as Xherdan Shaqiri, but were de- In addition to becoming The shot’s approval in coronavirus jab in Britain so far. Sofia’s Vasil Levski stadium. lotti and forced Plamen Iliev’s some of us have been hit by cor- layed in taking kick-off as a goal the club’s record goal-scorer After the break the Azzurri tough save in stoppage time. onavirus, including myself. Un- was fractionally too high and – which he achieved by over- had no problems from the hosts’ “We tried some penalties fortunately many people have had to be replaced. taking Eric Brook’s 78-year re- lacklustre comeback efforts and this week and I was the desig- been infected and I want to wish “We haven’t played with cord with a goal in the 4-2 win missed a telling chance when nated shooter,” Torino striker a prompt recover to all those each other for four or five at Napoli in 2017 – he also has Belotti misfired after his lob Belotti said. who are suffering.” Italy play months and only had a few days a Premier League high 12 hat- came off the post. “It was important to unblock their third qualifier at Lithuania to train together, so it hasn’t tricks which he achieved with Substitute Locatelli scored a difficult game.T hen the ball on Wednesday when Northern been easy,” Shaqiri told SRF. a treble against Aston Villa in his first goal for Italy on 83 took a strange spin when I hit Ireland welcome Bulgaria. “All things considered, I January 2020 to surpass Alan minutes, controlling a Loren- the post and then I missed [on Switzerland needed only think we’ve done very well to Shearer’s landmark. zo Insigne pass to fire into the the rebound]. Too bad because I two minutes to open the scor- start the qualifying campaign Aguero has won four far corner. would have enjoyed a brace. ing against Lithuania, through the way we have.” Premier League titles. Bale admits Wales’ World Cup qualifying could be his last

DPA ful” last week when outlining a massive thing in football. London his end-of-season plans to see Whether you are the best play- Poland’s Robert Lewandowski (left) scores past Andorra’s goalkeeper out the final year of hisR eal er or the worst, confidence as Iker during the FIFA World Cup 2022 qualification match vs Andorra Gareth Bale admits his in- Madrid contract. a footballer, especially for me, in Warsaw, on Sunday. (AFP) ternational career could be “Obviously, there’s no hid- is one of the most important drawing to a close with Wales’ ing we are getting older and things. current World Cup qualifying possibly it is the last campaign. “Playing in the final third Pole star Lewandowski out of campaign possibly his last. “If it is, then it won’t you need to take risks, you Wales play the Czech Re- change my mindset. I’m going need to feel good about your- England clash due to injury public in Cardiff on Tuesday to be 100 per cent committed self and to be able to beat a de- seeking their first points in like always. fender, shoot and score goals. DPA Treatment of such injuries Group E after an opening de- “We still have a big tourna- “I wouldn’t say it’s a must- Warsaw usually takes between five and feat to Belgium. ment to play in the summer win match, but we want to win 10 days, the statement on Mon- Bale and company still and then continue with these the match. Poland and Bayern Munich day said. Lewandowski scored have this summer’s delayed qualifiers after. “We don’t want to start a striker Robert Lewandowski twice in Poland’s 3-0 qualifier European Championship fi- “I’m purely focused on the campaign off with two losses will not play in Wednesday’s win against Andorra on Sunday nals to look forward to, but present and what is happening straight away. World Cup qualifier against before being substituted in the Tottenham’s Wales captain now. Wales forward Gareth Bale (left) passes the ball leading to a goal for In the last Euros cam- England due to injury, the Pol- 63rd minute with the injury. will be 33 by the time of the Whatever will happen in Wales during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 qualification match against paign, we started with a win ish football association PZPN He will now return to Mu- 2022 World Cup finals in the future will happen.” Bale Belgium at the Den Dreef Stadium in Leuven on March 24. (AFP) but we had two defeats on the said in a statement. nich to undergo further treat- Qatar. had a slow start to his Spurs bounce. Medical examination re- ment. Bundesliga leaders Bayern “I haven’t really thought return on a season-long loan as many games in February have opened their campaign “We’re not thinking of los- vealed that a ligament in Lewan- visit RB Leipzig in a table topper too much past this campaign,” from Real after arriving with and early-March, and says he by beating Estonia and draw- ing. Us experienced lads, we dowski’s right knee has been Saturday and face being without Bale said on Monday, insisting “a little problem in my knee”. has the “form and speed” to ing with Belgium. understand it’s not a sprint, damaged and playing in the their league top scorer who has he had not been “disrespect- But he scored six goals in trouble Czech opponents, who Bale said: “Confidence is it’s a marathon.” game could make things worse. netted 35 times. Sports Tuesday, March 30, 2021 15

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