SPORT SPORTS | 05 SPORT | 06 SainzSainz to succeed Sachin Tendulkar VettVettele at Ferrari and bat-maker as RiccRicciardo heads Spartan settle tto McLaren Australian lawsuit FRIDAY 15 MAY 2020 Sensational Al Rayyan Stadium almost ready for action An aerial view of the brand new Al Rayyan Stadium that will host matches of the 2022 FIFA World Cup. One of the country's biggest shopping centers - the Mall of Qatar - is also seen. PICTURE: TWITTER / @ ROADTO2022 Qatar joins World Rugby as Associate Member THE PENINSULA – DOHA World Rugby unanimously continuing commitment to grow of the Executive and Regional approved the Qatar Rugby Fed- and diversify the global game we Committees to accept the three In a landmark decision for rugby eration’s (QRF) application, are delighted to welcome Qatar, unions as associate members, fans in the country, Qatar which was submitted a while ago Jordan and Turkey as associate after each demonstrated the nec- yesterday became part of the to obtain its membership after it members of World Rugby, three essary governance criteria. World Rugby (WR) as an Asso- had fulfilled all the requirements unions who have an exciting Turkey has a growing rugby ciate Member. and conditions set by the game’s rugby appetite and potential.” following with the latest Nielsen Qatar was joined by Jordan ruling body. He added: “Being part of the fan-sizing research demon- and Turkey to become part of the The members of the world member of World Rugby. With rugby family will accelerate strating more than nine million international rugby family that body reviewed the Qatari file in 40 years of rugby in Qatar, this rugby’s growth in these countries people are either interested or now has swelled to 127 member detail and assessed the soaring recognition will support the by providing them with continuous very interested in the sport. nations. popularity of the sport in Qatar. game’s growth in our country support and a solid framework to Jordan has a thriving Qatar has been making rapid QRF President Yousef Jaham and hopefully improve our com- develop the three unions in a sus- women’s game and the men’s strides in events held across Asia Al Kuwari said: “On behalf of the petitiveness on the international tainable and efficient way.” team made their international 15s since the country’s first rugby club Qatar Rugby Federation and all stage.” Yesterday’s decision was debut in 2010. Jordan also holds was established in 1974. Qatar’s rugby players and fans in the In a separate statement, announced after WR’s supreme the record for the lowest-ever maiden international represen- country, we are pleased and hon- World Rugby Chairman Sir Bill decision-making body approved rugby match, played at 400 Qatar Rugby Federation tation took place in 2006. oured to become an associate Beaumont said: “As part of our the recommendation metres below sea level. President Yousef Al Kuwari Hamilton tops sportspersons’ Bayern still the team to beat rich list of UK REUTERS – LONDON as Bundesliga set to resume Six-time Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton is the AP – DÜSSELDORF for much of the fall and is still richest sportsperson in the United only six points behind Bayern Kingdom with a net worth of £224m The coronavirus pandemic has Bundesliga to in fourth place. Hopes have ($275.6m), according to The Sunday changed almost everything faded of a first Bundesliga title Times newspaper’s Rich List. about soccer in Germany, use five subs since 1977, but qualifying for Hamilton, who signed a new con- except Bayern Munich’s next season’s Champions REUTERS – DÜSSELDORF tract with Mercedes in 2018 worth up chances of winning. League would be a coup for a to £40m a year, saw his net worth rise The seven-time defending team operating on a smaller by £37m over the last year. champions are still the team to The Bundesliga will allow clubs to budget than those around it. Rory McIlroy, who returned to beat. When the Bundesliga make up to five substitutions per Gladbach and coach Marco the top of golf’s world rankings in resumes tomorrow after a two- match when it restarts after the coro- Rose return to action against February for the first time since month suspension caused by navirus stoppage, while teams will Eintracht Frankfurt tomorrow. 2015, is the only other sportsperson the pandemic, Borussia be relegated provided the season is Bayer Leverkusen is aiming to feature on the main Rich List with Dortmund and Leipzig will be completed, the German Football to spoil Gladbach’s party and a net worth of £170m. Bayern’s main challengers. League (DFL) said yesterday. snatch the fourth and last Wales football player Gareth The match between local Short-term venue changes will Champions League spot. Bale, who earns £350,000 per rivals Dortmund and Schalke also be permitted if health reasons Beating Werder Bremen on week after tax at Real Madrid, has - the highest-profile of the first dictate such a need and the season Monday is crucial for a net worth of £114m and is the day’s games - would normally will continue beyond its re-scheduled Leverkusen to build some richest sportsperson aged 30 or be a sea of yellow and blue, finish date of June 30 and into July if momentum. under. The Young Rich List is dom- with ear-splitting chants and necessary, the DFL said following a Some of Germany’s tradi- inated by sports personalities who elaborate pre-game displays general assembly. The DFL became tional powerhouses are account for 18 of the 50 places, with in the stands. the first major league to implement struggling. world heavyweight boxing champion But tomorrow the stands the change which is designed to help FC Bayern players wearing protective masks arriving Werder is fighting rele- Anthony Joshua the only non-foot- will be empty and the coaches teams cope with fixture congestion at a training ground in Unterschleissheim near Munich, gation in 17th place, while baller to make the cut. Joshua earned on the sidelines will be wearing as they rush to complete the season. Germany, yesterday. Hertha Berlin is in 13th after an an estimated £78m from his two masks. erratic season that includes a fights with Andy Ruiz Jr last year, The unprecedented sus- 10-game spell under former US taking his net worth to £107m. pension has put every team in is talking up the team’s desire. “top fitness” and ready to take Red Bull has built the team - national team coach Jürgen uncharted territory. There’s no As long as the coronavirus on Union Berlin on Sunday, which didn’t exist until 2009 - Klinsmann, who left abruptly RICHEST YOUNG SPORT recent form or friendly games pandemic doesn’t suspend the Bayern coach Hansi Flick said into a title contender and in February. Hertha has sus- STARS IN UK to go on, and players will have season again, the title race last week. Borussia Dortmund earned the scorn of many pended forward Salomon (AGED 30 OR UNDER) to shake off weeks of rust. could come down to three for- is four points behind in second German fans who reject the Kalou after he posted a video Some teams - notably wards. Bayern’s Robert place with nine games to go. “new money” squad from the showing social-distancing 1. Gareth Bale (Football) £114m Bayern - have brought injured Lewandowski, Borussia Dort- Dortmund was playing well eastern part of the country. measures being flouted at the 2. Anthony Joshua (boxing) £107m players back to health, while mund’s Erling Haaland and when the league was sus- Werner has 21 goals in 25 club. The second division is 3. Paul Pogba (Football) £50m Dortmund is without several Leipzig’s Timo Werner have all pended but has players injured. league games but was off-form also resuming this weekend, 4= Kevin de Bruyne (Football) £34m key starters because of injuries. been crucial to their team’s Emre Can and Axel Witsel will in February and March. Leipzig with former European 4= David de Gea (Football) £34m Bayern is the German challenges with explosive both miss the Schalke game, takes on Freiburg tomorrow. champion Hamburg and 6. Raheem Sterling (Football) £28m league’s biggest and richest scoring form. leaving a hole in central mid- Even before the corona- Stuttgart both battling to get 7. N’Golo Kante (Football) £25m team. Failing to win the league The Bundesliga’s two- field and questions about how virus pandemic made this back to the Bundesliga. Last- 8. Harry Kane (Football) £24m would be a disaster for a club month break came just as to get the ball to Haaland and season unlike any other, place Dynamo Dresden’s 9. Daniel Sturridge (Football) £2m which prides itself on success Lewandowski, who leads the Jadon Sancho up front. Borussia Mönchengladbach return to action has been 10. Jordan Henderson (Football) to a degree that rivals often league with has 25 goals in as Leipzig is one point behind was having a year to delayed because two players £21m consider arrogant. many games, was out with a Dortmund in third place. Cash remember. tested positive for the Midfielder Thomas Mueller shin injury. Now he is back at from energy drink company Gladbach lead the league coronavirus. FRIDAY 15 MAY 2020 SPORT 05 CARLOS SAINZ JR. Sainz to succeed Vettel at Ferrari AFP – MILAN Five facts about Carlos Sainz, who will replace four-time Formula One world champion Sebastian Vettel at Ferrari in as Ricciardo heads to McLaren 2021: AFP – PARIS talks over a new contract broke Spaniard Carlos Sainz, 25, British Grand Prix in 2011.