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TTENNISENNIS | Page 6 Djoko quietly confi dent for Monte Carlo Masters Monday, April 15, 2019 FOOTBALL Sha’baan 10, 1440 AH Salah wonder-strike GULF TIMES keeps Liverpool top; City win at Palace SPORT Page 2 FOCUS Samuel Eto’o unveiled as an SC Global Ambassador amuel Eto’o, one of the most The World Cup is the biggest competi- In addition to this, in March 2006, players who now play with some of Eu- decorated players in world foot- tion in football – there is nothing big- he launched the Samuel Eto’o Founda- rope’s biggest clubs. It gives pride for ball, has offi cially joined the Su- ger – and I think that for the players tion and has since built football schools me as the face of the foundation but all preme Committee for Delivery who have had the chance to play in the across Africa with the goal of encour- those backing me have also played a big S& Legacy (SC) as a Global Ambassador. World Cup there is nothing more beau- aging young people to have access to role in giving the youth this opportu- Eto’o has won 15 major honours in his tiful.” sporting facilities to hone their skills, nity.” glittering career to-date, a haul that in- Eto’o continued: “Football goes much while also providing the frameworks Commenting on the announcement, cludes three UEFA Champions League farther than politics and it’s important required for them to continue their al-Thawadi welcomed Eto’o to the victories, four league titles across spells that football travels the world because studies. The foundation also provides team. in Italy and Spain, and one FIFA Club it’s everywhere – it’s an incredible so- healthcare and social integration op- He said: “Samuel is one of the most World Cup. He joins Xavi Hernandez cial force. It has an impact on our lives portunities for those who attend. successful footballers in the history of and Mohamed Saadon al-Kuwari as even if some do not like football – we On his passion for using the power of the game, and we welcome him to join offi cial SC Ambassadors. The former are always paying attention to football football to aff ect positive social change, us on this unique journey. As well as his Cameroon international Eto’o has also and I am happy that Qatar is and will Eto’o added: “It always humbles me to remarkable achievements on the fi eld, earned 118 international caps – includ- be the face of it for a month during the know that I can bring a smile to some- what makes him stand out is the com- ing appearances at four FIFA World World Cup, and Qatar will also be the one’s face with small acts of kindness mitment he has shown to using his pro- Cups between 1998 and 2014. face of the Middle East.” like lending an ear. What may seem be- fi le to aff ect positive change away from In August 2018, he joined QNB Stars With a particular focus on workers’ nign to us, can mean the world to oth- the professional game. League side Qatar Sports Club and welfare projects, Eto’o will assist and ers. “We have always been steadfast in made a new home for himself in the support the SC in the delivery and im- “I told myself I have to share my ex- our own commitment to ensuring this host country of the next FIFA World plementation of a number of its initia- perience with some, and above all, the World Cup is not only about the 28 days Cup. During a special signing ceremony tives, as it continues its work to deliver grassroots in Cameroon in particular of on-pitch action, but about the im- with SC Secretary-General Hassan al- an outstanding FIFA World Cup and and in Africa in general. I can establish pact it will have across the Arab world Thawadi, he offi cially became part of also ensure the legacy of the competi- football schools which will allow some and beyond, for generations to come. the journey on the road to 2022. tion is long lasting and far reaching. Samuel Eto’o (right) with Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy Secretary- young people to overcome some obsta- I am confi dent that working alongside The four-time African Player of Year The striker, who in 1998 appeared at General Hassan al-Thawadi. cles which they might face in Europe. someone of Samuel’s calibre, stature said, “It’s a great honour for me to be an his fi rst FIFA World Cup at the age of “This is why I embarked on this and character can only positively help ambassador for the SC and hope I am just 17 years and three months, has also sional game. In 2017 he was named the dren’s Education Fund Goodwill Am- beautiful project that excites me every us to achieve these goals together.” able to deliver what is expected of me. made an impact away from the profes- United Nations International Chil- bassador for Cameroon. day and I’m happy because I have some (SC.qa) GOLF / THE MASTERS TTigeriger outout ooff tthehe wwoodsoods linari’s day escalated as Woods was the least surprising Sunday drive to within 234 yards of the 43-year-old wins his 15th major failed to convert from 11ft for a act that Woods took dead aim for par-fi ve 15th green. birdie at the 6th. Molinari, having the centre of the green. Molinari’s capitulation, pain- after a gap of 11 years air-mailed the green, scrambled Molinari’s double-bogey ful to view, was the next sensa- quite brilliantly for par. Unbowed, dropped him back to a share of tional strand. Having caught far By Ewan Murray his 15th major from the position of Woods fi red an approach to the the lead at 11 under. He did not too much turf with his third shot The Guardian behind after 54 holes – something 7th to tap-in range as Molinari just have Woods for company at to the 15th Molinari was lucky his he had not achieved before – bare- dropped a shot, his fi rst in 50 holes. this stage; up ahead on the 13th fi fth did not fi nd water as well. ly registered amid the chaos. Woods produced a contender green Xander Schauff ele’s birdie It did not particularly matter; iger Woods wins the It would require the pagination for shot of the Masters at the 9th, meant a three-way tie. Rain bat- a double-bogey was a decisive Masters. If ever fi ve of a telephone directory to prop- with a lagged downhill putt from tered down to add to the sense of blow in respect of his Masters words did not do justice erly record what occurred on this 70ft. There was no such salva- theatre. hopes. The 16th, where Woods to an outcome… Masters Sunday. Woods’s closing tion on 10 where Woods paid for Patrick Cantlay produced an has previous, saw the winner hit TLet debate now rage as to round of 70 for a 13-under-par a pushed tee shot by way of an- eagle at the 15th to skip to the top his tee shot to three feet. The where this sits in the pantheon 275 ensured he won by one from other bogey. Molinari’s advan- of the leaderboard at 12 under. lead was two. Tiger, young or old, of sporting comebacks. Four- Dustin Johnson, Xander Schauf- tage was two from Woods and The fi nal group had holes – in- does not fritter that away. Woods teen years after he last put on the fele and Brooks Koepka; not that Koepka, with the latter seriously cluding two par-fi ves – on their had two putts for victory at that Green Jacket, 11 years after last anybody seemed particularly wounded by the fi nding of Rae’s side but worsening weather could 18th; in adding to the drama, he winning a major and 24 months bothered about raw details. Su- Creek from the 12th tee. off set the advantage. Schauf- used them. after conceding to friends “I’m perlatives rained from the skies. Koepka’s mental error proved fele joined Cantlay with a birdie As the leaders jousted so, too, done” Woods completed a tri- Francesco Molinari, who Last year’s Masters champion Patrick Reed (left) puts the Green Jacket a sign of things to come. How at the 14th. Molinari’s approach did the remaining non-profes- umph which rates as extraordi- showed such fortitude for three on for Tiger Woods after the latter won the 2019 edition in Augusta, that 12th hole, at just 147 yards, to the 13th clung on for dear life, sionals. Viktor Hovland took the nary even by his standards. and a half days, wobbled horri- United States, yesterday. (AFP) torments the fi nest players in thereby – temporarily – saving honours for the low amateur. “I It seemed poetic for the sensa- bly over Augusta’s famous closing the world in the fi nal round. Ian him a second visit to Rae’s Creek. felt really calm out there,” the tional act to transpire at Augusta, stretch. The sorest episode of all the state of Georgia was watching ie at the 3rd reduced Molinari’s Poulter had already followed Cantlay’s dropped shot at 16 21-year-old Norwegian said. He where Woods began altering the for the holder of the Claret Jug ar- the fi nal group.