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NNFLFL | Page 4 MMOTORSPORTOTORSPORT | Page 5 Buccaneers and F1 considering Brady will play new venues in New Orleans as fi rst quarter in week one revenues fall Saturday, May 9, 2020 FOOTBALL Ramadan 16, 1441 AH Barcelona begin GULF TIMES training as La Liga eyes restart SPORT Page 2 FOOTBALL EPL does not yet have ‘green light’, minister warns ‘If we can get a plan that works then I’d like us to be able to go ahead because I think it would be good for the nation’ AFP London, United Kingdom Football to allow fi ve substitutes during post-virus fi xture backlog ritain’s Culture Sec- retary Oliver Dowden AFP each team will only have three Bwarned yesterday that Lausanne, Switzerland opportunities to make substitu- the Premier League does tions” as well as at half time or not yet have the “green light” to before extra time. resume but restated the govern- ootball teams will be In competitions that allow an ment’s hope that the season can Fallowed to use five substi- another replacement in extra be completed. tutes when play resumes time, teams will have an addi- Premier League clubs are due after the coronavirus pandem- tional substitution opportunity. to meet on Monday to discuss the ic, the sport’s law-making body The previous limit on out- latest plans for ‘Project Restart’ announced yesterday. field substitutes for top-level — a day after an expected minor The International Football As- competitions has been three in easing of coronavirus lockdown sociation Board (IFAB) said in regulation time. measures. as statement that it had agreed Clubs are understood to have to a proposal by world govern- EURO POSSIBILITY been told that the use of a lim- ing body FIFA for a temporary The IFAB said the change had ited number of neutral venues change to the rules “to protect been made “as matches may is the only way to complete the player welfare”. be played in a condensed pe- campaign, to limit the strain on Teams face likely fixture conges- riod in diff erent weather condi- essential services and discour- tion in a packed calendar as they tions, both of which could have age gatherings of supporters near attempt to make up for lost time impacts on player welfare.” stadiums. when play can resume. It added that “the decision on But those at risk of relegation The lay off is expected to have whether to apply this tempo- argue that the integrity of the an impact on player fitness rary amendment will remain competition would be compro- levels too. at the discretion of each indi- mised by the neutral-venue plan. It also said that competitions vidual competition organiser.” Brighton chief executive Paul which were using video assistant It said that, together with FIFA, Barber is opposed to the idea, referee (VAR) would be allowed it “will determine at a later with the Seagulls hovering two to drop it for the time being. stage whether this temporary points above the drop zone. The change will apply to amendment would need to be Brighton were scheduled to competitions scheduled to be extended further. play fi ve of their remaining nine completed by 31 December of That means the measure could games at home. this year, although FIFA and be maintained for the whole of Despite extensive contingency IFAB left open the possibil- the 2020-21 season and right planning, Secretary of State for In this March 11, 2020, picture, Liverpool’s Takumi Minamino comes on as a substitute to replace Roberto Firmino during the Champions League ity that the period could be through to the next European Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Round of 16 Second Leg match against Atletico Madrid at Anfield in Liverpool, United Kingdom. (Reuters) extended. Championship, which was Oliver Dowden warned the Pre- While teams will be able to postponed by a year until June mier League was yet to get the safety must come fi rst so it’s only null and void and abandon rel- whose side are 10th in the table, whether you like it or not, and make five substitutions, “to and July 2021 because of the go-ahead, with testing and play- if we’re confi dent of that, we’ll be egation. said he believed footballers could people rely on it,” he said. “And if avoid disruption to the game, pandemic. er welfare major hurdles. able to proceed.” “get over” playing at neutral we can give that positive boost to “They’ve not been given the In Germany, the Bundes- RELEGATION SCRAPPED? venues if it meant the game could the country, then that would be green light,” Dowden told BBC liga announced this week that it At least one club reportedly be re-started. fantastic.” wholehearted 100 percent win on “The Premier League, the Radio yesterday. would resume matches on May wants relegation to be scrapped if “It’s not ideal but these times, Former Manchester United this no matter what decision they FA and the government, if all “If we can get a plan that works 16, behind closed doors and sub- neutral grounds are used. they call for diff erent measures,” and England defender Rio Fer- make, which is unfortunate,” he of those three bodies give it the then I’d like us to be able to go ject to extensive coronavirus But The Times said it was Mee told the BBC. “We can cer- dinand said there was no viable told the Press Association. green light then I’m sure the ahead with it because I think it testing. understood that the FA board tainly get over that fact.” resolution that would satisfy all Manchester City striker Ser- players’ protection, health and would be good for the nation, it Dowden’s comments came as supported the Premier League And he said players would be 20 clubs. gio Aguero and Brighton’s Glenn well-being will be at the top of would be good for football as a The Times newspaper reported board’s position that the league prepared to spend time in quar- “People are going to feel at Murray have raised objections their agenda to make sure they whole. that Football Association chiefs table should be decided on sport- antine if necessary. a disadvantage if certain deci- from a safety point of view but remain healthy and not at risk,” “I’m really hopeful we can get would block any attempt to de- ing merit even if it were cut short. “I think football is such an sions are made but I don’t think Ferdinand said they should put he said. this up and running but public clare the Premier League season Burnley captain Ben Mee, important part of our country, the Premier League can have a their faith in the authorities. SPOTLIGHT ‘Largely unknown’ South Korea league kicks off football’s post-virus era AFP matches of the 2002 World Cup, tisers were located throughout is true that the K-League was or delay their seasons, a pattern Jeonju, South Korea was occupied. the venue. largely unknown globally despite that was repeated worldwide. Paper sheets taped to stadium Players have been told to avoid its competitiveness,” said league But the country appears to seats spelled out “#C_U_SOON” excessive goal celebrations, spokesman Lee Jong-kwoun. have fl attened the curve thanks he towering stands of the and “STAY STRONG”, while one handshakes, close talking and “2020 will be the fi rst year the to an extensive “trace, test and 42,477-capacity Jeonju end was draped in a giant green blowing their noses. league will be recognised and as- treat” programme, and football’s TWorld Cup Stadium banner for the Mad Green Boys, With fans around the world sessed on a global level.” return comes after baseball start- stood empty yesterday the Jeonbuk fan club. long deprived of live sport, the K- The K-League’s progress will be ed this week, also without fans. as South Korea opened football’s Once the match began, fi lling League, whose start was delayed watched closely by other leagues Life in South Korea has re- post-coronavirus era without the site were the sounds of play- two months by the pandemic, including the giants of Europe, turned largely to normal, with fans, but with an unprecedented ers shouting calls and ball kicks has signed season-long rights where Germany’s Bundesliga is workers going back to offi ces this international TV audience. that would have been buried un- deals with broadcasters who will the only competition so far to set a week under eased social distanc- With most leagues worldwide der fans’ thundering chanting show games live in 36 countries date to return, on May 16. ing rules, while a stay-on-base sidelined by the pandemic, the during normal times. and territories including Britain, Players and coaching staff will order on its 600,000 strong K-League is the fi rst competition The match was punctu- Germany and Australia. have their temperatures checked military was lifted, allowing con- of any standing to come back to ated with intermittent playing And the BBC secured a one- before each game and anyone at scripts to go on leave. life and a host of safety precau- of Jeonbuk fan club’s recorded off deal for the opening match, 37.5 C (99.5 F) or more will be iso- Schools will start re-opening tions have been imposed, with chants via speakers. which was livestreamed on its lated and tested. next week. wild goal celebrations and even The season’s opening goal was Jeonbuk Motors’ Lee Dong-gook (centre) dribbles the ball against website.