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MONDAY 22 JUNE 2020 'Stay safe': Adria Tour final cancelled after Dimitrov tests positive for virus

REUTERS — ZADAR, CROATIA result. “I want to reach out and when he broke the news event designated to be con- had to keep their distance, we took all the measures stip- let my fans and friends know courtside. “We have just been tested over four legs across the meaning that the ulated by the Croatian gov- said yesterday that I tested positive back in informed that Grigor Dimitrov former Yugoslavia. 9,000-capacity Visnjik tennis ernment and everyone who has he has tested positive for Monaco for COVID-19,” former has tested positive for corona- Austria’s world number complex was half-full for the had any contact with Grigor COVID-19, making him the world number three Dimitrov virus and we will have to call three won the event. will be tested,” he said in a highest-profile tennis player to wrote on Instagram. off the final of the tournament opening leg in , where The third leg due in Mon- courtside interview. reveal he has the disease. “I want to make sure in Zadar,” he said. a capacity 4,000 crowd turned tenegro on June 27 and 28 was As well as Djokovic, Coric, The 29-year-old Bulgarian anyone who has been in “Unfortunately we had to up on each day at Djokovic’s scrapped last week over coro- Dimitrov and Rublev, also had been competing in the contact with me during these make the decision as we don’t tennis centre by the Danube navirus concerns while the competing in the eight-man Adria Tour exhibition tour- past days gets tested and takes want anybody else to catch the river. final leg, scheduled for July 3 Zadar field were world number nament in Croatia until he the necessary precautions. virus.” With both Serbia and and 4 in Bosnia’s Banja Luka, seven , withdrew due to feeling ill “I am so sorry for any harm Dimitrov pulled out of the Croatia easing lockdown is now likely to be called off. former US Open champion during the weekend. I might have caused. I am back tournament on Saturday after measures weeks before the Djokovic’s brother Djordje, Marin Cilic, Pedja Krstin and The final of the Croatia home now and recovering. he felt unwell following his event, players were not obliged the director of the entire Adria Danilo Petrovic. Nino Serda- event in the coastal resort of Thanks for your support and opening singles match against to observe Tour series, said everyone who rusic was drafted in as Dim- Zadar, the second leg of the please stay safe and healthy.” Croatian Borna Coric. rules in either country and has been in contact with Dim- itrov’s replacement. tour which would have fea- Goran Ivanisevic, the With international tennis were seen embracing at the net itrov would be tested for Olga Danilovic and Donna tured world number one Novak director of the tour’s Zadar leg suspended due to the COVID-19 at the end of their matches. COVID-19 in the next few Vekic also featured in a mixed Djokovic and Russian Andrey and Djokovic’s coach, was pandemic, Djokovic organised Fans in Croatia, however, hours. doubles match with Djokovic Rublev, was cancelled as a greeted with jeers from the fans the Adria Tour as a charity were subject to the rules and “After receiving the news, and Coric.

Grigor Dimitrov

A general view of an empty court and stands after the cancellation of the final match was announced after Bulgaria’s Grigor Dimitrov tested positive for the COVID-19 in Zadar, Croatia, yesterday.

Liverpool’s title march delayed by Australian star Cahill Everton draw; Chelsea sink Villa excited over FIFA World Cup 2022 progress AFP — LONDON

Liverpool’s march towards the QNA — KUALA LUMPUR Premier League title was delayed as the leaders returned Former Australia International to action with a goalless draw Tim Cahill (pictured), Official against Merseyside rivals ambassador of World Cup 2022 When you have Everton, while Chelsea fought in Qatar, said he was excited the third stadium back for a 2-1 win at Aston Villa about the progress being made yesterday. after the inauguration of completed and 80 Jurgen Klopp’s side picked Education City Stadium that has percent completed on up following the top-flight capacity for 40,000 people. the other stadiums resumption on Wednesday “So far, so good,” Cahill said needing two wins to secure before adding that “everything with its infrastructure their first English title for 30 is above schedule and on time. in place, its really years. When yyou have But Liverpool looked rusty thethe thirdthird positive that Qatar in their first game in 106 days sstadiumtadium can keep to that following the coronavirus completedcompleted schedule: Tim Cahill lockdown. Everton’s Gylfi Sigurdsson (second right) vies for the andand 80 Despite their under- ball against Liverpool’s Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain percentp ercent whelming display at Goodison (right) and Jordan Henderson (second left) yesterday. completed ootherther stadiumsstadiu with its infra- Park, Liverpool are now 23 on tthehe structure in pplace, its really pos- points ahead of second-placed itive that QQatarat can keep to that Manchester City. came closest to a winner on the season’s Champions League. in March due to the schedule.schedule At the same time, If City drop points at home break when Dominic Calvert- A first away league win of coronavirus. its imimpressive that it to Burnley on Monday, then Lewin’s effort was saved by 2020 was the ideal way for It was Pulisic’s first hasn'thasn't been affected.” Liverpool can clinch the title Alisson Becker and Tom Davies Chelsea to return to action in appearance since January after against Crystal Palace at Anfield fired the rebound against the their first match since the an abductor muscle injury and on Wednesday. post. Premier League was suspended Lampard feels the United States QSL holds meeting with A City victory would delay Frank Lampard believes winger is ready to make an Liverpool’s coronation until at Christian Pulisic can be Chel- PREMIER LEAGUE RESULTS impact again. coaches, officials to discuss least their clash with Pep Guar- sea’s trump card in the race to Steve Bruce hopes Joelinton diola’s team at the Etihad qualify for the Champions Aston Villa 1 (Hause 43) Chelsea 2 (Pulisic 60, is finally ready to deliver after Stadium on July 2. League after his decisive cameo Giroud 62) the Brazilian ended a Premier second phase of protocol Liverpool have won just two at Villa Park. Everton 0 Liverpool 0 League goal drought stretching of their last seven games in all Lampard’s side were rocked Newcastle 3 (Saint-Maximin 55, Ritchie 69, Joe- back to August in Newcastle’s QNA — DOHA Competition and Football competitions. when Kortney Hause put Villa linton 78) Sheffield United 0 3-0 win over 10-man Sheffield Development at the QSL, will Reds star Mohamed Salah ahead against the run of play in Played on Saturday United. As part of preparations ahead hold a meeting with coaches of was left on the bench due to the first half. Brighton 2 (Dunk 75, Maupay 90+5) Arsenal 1 Joelinton’s close-range of the completion of 2019-20 the clubs (Al Shahaniya, Al fitness concerns, while Andrew But Pulisic came off the (Pepe 68) finish in the 78th minute com- season QNB Stars League, the Sailiya, Umm Salal and Al Ahli) Robertson was also sidelined bench to equalise after the Watford 1 (Dawson 90+3) Leicester 1 (Chilwell pleted the scoring after goals Qatar Stars League (QSL) will at the Kempinski Hotel in The and they were not at their best break before Olivier Giroud from Allan Saint-Maximin and hold a number of meetings Pearl, where they are staying. 90) as a result. bagged his fourth club goal of Matt Ritchie. with clubs today to discuss Meetings with other coaches West Ham 0 Wolves 2 (Jimenez 73, Neto 84) Liverpool improved after the season two minutes later. It was a welcome boost for the most important precau- will be held at a later time. the break and Naby Keita fired Chelsea’s quick-fire blitz Bournemouth 0 Crystal Palace 2 (Milivojevic 12, Joelinton, who has struggled tions and action plan for the Ahmed Salman Al Adsani, just wide before Virgil van Dijk’s moved the fourth-placed west Ayew 23) since his move from Hof- second phase of general Director of Competitions

header was saved by Jordan Londoners five points clear of Today fenheim last year and missed a protocol. Department at the QSL, will Pickford. Manchester United in fifth as Manchester City v Burnley (1900 GMT) glorious opportunity in the first Ahmed Khellil Abbassi, also meet all club officials, via But it was Everton who they fight to qualify for next half at St James’ Park. Executive Director of visual communication. 06 SPORT MONDAY 22 JUNE 2020

Qatar clubs prepare for Presidential A spectacular view during the unveiling of Education City elections Stadium. QNA — DOHA

As the resumption of QNB Stars League draws nearer, sports clubs are also preparing for its election for the 2020- 2024 term. Elections are set to be highly competitive at Qatar SC, Al Arabi SC, Al Khor SC, Al Sailiya SC, and Al Rayyan SC despite the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic that has affected professional sports all over the world. Clubs have already sent their general assembly dates to the Ministry of Culture and Sports, with the first one belonging to Al Markhiya SC on July 16. It will be followed by Al Wakrah SC, who will hold their general assembly on July 18, with H E Sheikh Khalifa bin Hassan Al Thani favourite to 'I will be very proud when Education continue leading the club. July 20 will see Al Khor SC hold their general assembly, with former Qatar national City Stadium hosts World Cup games' team player Mohammed Mubarak Al Mohannadi looking to be the next president. THE PENINSULA — DOHA Afterwards comes the The completion of Education general assemblies of Muaither City Stadium is the realisation of The completion of Education SC, Al Kharatiyat SC, Al Shi- a dream for Engineer Muneera City Stadium is the realisation haniya SC, and Al Rayyan SC Al Jabir. of a dream for Engineer When I first joined on July 27, August 11, August Muneera Al Jabir. the project, there 13, and August 24 respectively. Since 2014, Al Jabir has The general assembly of Al played a pivotal role in the was nothing but a Sadd SC will be less than a delivery of the third tour- hole in the ground week later on August 30. nament-ready venue for the – but now we have FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. Elections are set to be The Qatar University graduate created an amazing highly competitive at has gained a wealth of profes- World Cup stadium. Qatar SC, Al Arabi SC, Al sional experience after dedi- Khor SC, Al Sailiya SC, cating the last six years to the It’s been a fantastic journey: Engineer and Al Rayyan SC despite project. the coronavirus (COVID- And she cannot wait for the Muneera Al Jabir venue to host matches during 19) pandemic that has the first FIFA World Cup in the affected professional Middle East and Arab world. sports all over the world. What has your role as a amazing World Cup stadium. senior project engineer It’s been a fantastic journey. Clubs have already sent involved since you joined the What have been the most – as when these things happen What do you make of the the local community. their general assembly Education City Stadium memorable moments over the you finally feel like you are in legacy plans for the stadium? Now the stadium is com- dates to the Ministry of project? past six years? a stadium. You have the pitch This stadium will serve the pleted, what’s next for you? I’ve been involved in eve- The big lift activity, when and the seats – and are just community in many different I’ll be continuing to support Culture and Sports, with rything – from the design, to we finalised the roof structure, waiting for the players. aspects long after the World the project. In general, I will the first one belonging to procurement, construction was a huge achievement. That What are your main Cup is over. It will be capable continue to serve my country Al Markhiya on July 16. and managing all aspects of was the start of the major lessons learned from being a of hosting events, exhibitions and support the delivery of the the project. I’ve been dele- activities that gave us the part of this project? and conferences, while the World Cup. It will be followed by gated to project manage structural shape of the stadium. This has been my first project upper tier will be donated to a How proud will you feel every facet of the con- That was in November 2018 since graduating, so I have country which needs sporting when this stadium hosts Al Wakrah SC, who struction, including liaising and I remember it being a learned so much. To be given this infrastructure – something matches during the World will hold their general with contractors, sub-con- major accomplishment. Com- opportunity as an engineer and which will promote football in Cup? assembly on July 18, with tractors and stakeholders. pleting the façade was also the chance to manage this whole other countries. Some areas of I will be very proud of this H E Sheikh Khalifa bin When I first joined the memorable. This gave the final thing – it’s been incredible. I feel the stadium will also be con- venue being a part of an Hassan Al Thani favourite project, there was nothing look of the ‘Diamond in the like I wouldn’t have had this verted into educational and amazing global event. It will be to continue leading the but a hole in the ground – but Desert’ idea. I also remember the experience anywhere else in the sporting areas. This venue will an unforgettable moment for club. now we have created an turf laying and seat installation world. provide an amazing legacy for my country.

Four-way tie Tyrrell Hatton Formula 1 star Hamilton to set up of England after third reacts to his birdie on the 18th green commission to increase diversity round of RBC during the third round AP — LONDON black face at a 2007 of the RBC Grand Prix, one of my Italy's Heritage Heritage. Six-time Formula One first Formula One races,” world champion Lewis he wrote. Zanardi REUTERS — NEW YORK Hamilton (pictured) is to I’ve been fighting “I’m used to being one set up a commission to the stigma of of very few people of remains Webb Simpson was forced to increase diversity in racism throughout color on my teams and, make some room at the top of the motorsport. my racing career - more than that, I’m used stable leaderboard after the third round The Mercedes driver to the idea that no one of the RBC Heritage in South said the aim of the Ham- from kids throwing will speak up for me AFP — MILAN Carolina, with a four-way tie for ilton Commission would things at me while when I face racism, first injecting drama into finale. be to make the sport karting, to being because no one per- The 2012 US Open champion “become as diverse as the taunted by fans sonally feels or under- Alex Zanardi’s played a solid round with four complex and multicul- stands my experience.” condition remained birdies and a bogey, but it was not tural world we live in.” in black face at Hamilton, who is the stable in hospital enough to fend off Briton Tyrrell Writing in British a 2007 Grand only Black world yesterday, a ‘positive’ Hatton, who had eight birdies on newspaper The Sunday Prix, one of my champion in F1, has sign for doctors two a day of stellar putting to equal Times, Hamilton said it first Formula One spoken widely about days after the former Webb’s three-day, 15-under par would be a research part- racism after saying he Formula One driver effort. nership dedicated to races: Hamilton was left feeling “so much turned Paralympic Rounding out the four-way tie exploring how motor- anger, sadness and dis- champion suffered for first were Abraham Ancer and RBC HERITAGE SCORES sport can be used as a or in other engineering belief” following the serious head injuries in Ryan Palmer, who shot six and 198 - Tyrrell Hatton 71-64-63, Abraham Ancer (MEX) 69-64-65, Ryan Palmer vehicle to “engage more sectors.” killing of George Floyd in a handbike crash in five under par respectively, with 65-67-66, Webb Simpson 65-65-68 young people from Black “I’ve been fighting the Minneapolis last month. Italy. 11 other golfers all within two 199 - Carlos Ortiz (MEX) 69-67-63, Daniel Berger 67-69-63, Joel Dahmen 68-68- backgrounds with stigma of racismracis He wrote in the paper “The positive thing strokes of first place heading into science, technology, throughoutthrougho that the “institutional bar- is that the more time 63 the final round. engineering and my racracingin riers that have kept F1 passes and conditions 200 - Joaquin Niemann (CHI) 69-68-63, Chris Stroud 68-69-63, Sergio Garcia Daniel Berger, who walked mathematics ((STEM)STEM) career - highly exclusive persist,” remain stable, this away with the winner’s plaid (ESP) 70-65-65, Michael Thompson 65-69-66, Erik van Rooyen (RSA) 66-68-66, subjects and, ulti-ulti- frfromom kkidsi adding that the thousands gives us hope,” Dr jacket at last weekend’s Colonial, Ian Poulter (ENG) 64-69-67, Matthew Fitzpatrick (ENG) 66-66-68, Corey Con- mately, employ tthrowinghrowin of people employed in Sabino Scolletta, head hit nine birdies for eight under ners (CAN) 68-63-69 themthem oonn ouourr things at motorsport need to be of critical care at the par, sitting one stroke behind first 201 - Brice Garnett 65-71-65, Andrew Landry 68-67-66, Alex Noren (SWE) 69- me whwhilei more representative of Santa Maria delle place. 66-66, Dustin Johnson 68-66-67, Brooks Koepka 67-66-68, Bryson DeCham- karting, to society. Scotte hospital in The fierce competition on beau 67-64-70 beingbein “Winning champion- Siena, told Hilton Head Island, South 202 - Matt Wallace (ENG) 68-68-66, JT Poston 67-69-66, Tony Finau 66-68-68, tauntedtaunt ships is great, but I want journalists. Carolina, showed there was little Sam Ryder 69-65-68, Tyler Duncan 71-63-68, Jhonattan Vegas (VEN) 70-63-69 byb to be remembered for Zanardi suffered rust left to shake off as the PGA 203 - Doc Redman 72-66-65, Scott Stallings 70-68-65, Rory McIlroy (NIR) 72-65- teamsteamms fansf a n my work creating a serious head injuries

Tour returned to action last week 66, Justin Rose (ENG) 70-67-66, Lucas Glover 69-68-66, Matt Kuchar 70-66-67, iin more equal society with multiple facial after a three-month, hiatus due Sebastian Munoz (COL) 65-69-69, Mackenzie Hughes (CAN) 66-68-69 through education”, he factures. to the coronavirus outbreak. added. MONDAY 22 JUNE 2020 SPORT 07

Kohli is a ‘terrific Pakistan have a very good chance guy’, says of winning T20 WC, says Malik Smith IANS - LAHORE think we will be right up there under-19 women cricketers AFP - NEW DELHI as a team that stands a very from today. The assessment is Veteran Pakistan batsman good chance of winning this designed to keep up and coming Australia’s Steve Smith has Shoaib Malik (pictured) feels tournament if it goes ahead,” cricketers focused and moti- hailed Indian superstar and that the team stands a very good he added. vated during the Covid-19 pan- on-field rival Virat Kohli as chance of winning the 2020 Malik, in July, will join the demic, which has put a halt on a “terrific guy” and a strong T20 World Cup, if it goes ahead 29-man Pakistan squad that outdoor physical activities. leader who plays hard on as per plans. leaves for England on June 28. “The players will take tests the field. The fate of the showpiece The tour is set to consist of three from 22-26 June in which their While international event, which is scheduled to be Tests and as many T20Is and hand-eye coordination, body sporting events were halted played in Australia later this will all be played in empty sta- balance, core muscle and lower when the coronavirus pan- year, hangs in balance due to diums due to the coronavirus body strength along with upper demic hit, cricketers have implications put forward by the pandemic. body endurance will be been keeping in touch with coronavirus pandemic. “Of course, we all like to see gauged,” the PCB release said each other through mes- Malik, who won the trophy packed stadiums and matches yesterday. sages, phone and video once in 2009, stated Pakistan that have a buzz from the “The investment on this calls. have a very good bowling attack crowd, which all adds to the group of emerging players is in “I had few conversa- and that is why they will be one spectacle. line with PCB’s strategy of tions with him (Virat) off the of the top contenders at the “But right now, the situation enhancing the pool of women field, few messages here tournament. around the world is very con- cricketers by creating an U19 and there in recent times “I believe our chances are cerning and we must do what pathway programme,” it added. players are made aware of indoors in these unprecedented just to see how things are very good,” Malik told is right for everyone’s health The players were picked on these requirements right from times. The basic purpose behind going in India,” Smith told PakPassion.com. and safety,” he said. the basis of their performances the moment they enter the this assessment is to gauge the Indian broadcaster Star “In order to win these kinds “Hopefully one day and not in the Skills2Shine U-18 Women system,” Urooj Mumtaz, chair baseline fitness of this group Sports. of events, you have to have a too far into the future crowds T20 Championship, a four-team of the national women’s along with keeping them “He is a terrific guy and very strong bowling attack and will be back. But for now, tournament which was held in selection committee, was involved and motivated. we both play hard out on I think we have that box ticked. cricket needs to be played and Lahore in November last year. quoted as saying in the “The investment in women the field.” In addition, we also have a good if this is what needs to be done Following the tournament, statement. “With the aim to cricketers at the emerging and After India beat Aus- batting line-up to complement to get cricket back on then we the players underwent a create a fitness-centric envi- age group level is of great sig- tralia in last year’s World that strong bowling attack.” must support it and accept it.” 14-day-long training camp at ronment, these players have nificance for the PCB as they are Cup in England, Kohli apol- “Not only that, but our Pakistan U-19 women crick- the Hanif Mohammad High Per- been engaged in training pro- the future of the game and it is ogised to Smith for chants fielding has also developed and eters to undergo fitness formance Centre in Karachi. grammes provided by the important that the board regu- of “cheater” from the stands improved over the years, which assessment “Physical fitness is one of strength and conditioning coach larly engages with these players towards the former Aus- is important on big grounds. Meanwhile the Pakistan the key elements for any over the past two months. and assists them in under- tralia captain for his role in “Our fitness is much Cricket Board (PCB) on Sunday cricketer in order to be suc- “The testing battery has standing the essential attributes the ball-tampering scandal improved and better than it was announced that it will hold cessful and thrive in this day been designed keeping in mind of modern day cricket,” she that rocked Australia during in previous years, so overall, I online fitness assessment of 19 and age. It is important that the the challenges of training said. their 2018 tour of South Africa. The gesture was sur- Interim chief Hockley looks to reset Australian cricket prising because Kohli had once stopped just short of calling Smith a cheat after AFP - SYDNEY lucrative Test series against India, was The governing body said it was con- stakeholders and coming together, and a Test match in Bangalore likely to go ahead. cerned about further financial shocks focusing on delivering this summer,” he in 2017 when the then Interim Cricket Australia chief Nick Hockley has his hands full working this year, with smaller crowds expected said. skipper looked up towards Hockley says he intends to repair broken to appease players and staff. “I feel like and extra spending on safety measures An international search is underway the dressing room for help relationships and ensure everyone is I want to sit down with every single to keep COVID-19 at bay. for a permanent appointment, with a during an umpire review -- “pointing in the right direction” again person,” he said. All planned Sheffield Shield and range of candidates touted in the local something not permitted after accepting the top job at the troubled “I’m just really keen to find out how Twenty20 Big Bash League matches will press from former England captain under the rules. organisation. everyone’s feeling, in the first instance, continue but Australia A tours and Andrew Strauss to ex-Australian football “Virat’s gesture in the The Englishman assumed the hot and I’m starting to understand that,” he Cricket Australia XI games have been chief David Gallop. World Cup to the Indian seat last week after Kevin Roberts added in a Q&A on the Cricket Australia put on hold. Hockley, who worked on the 2015 fans that were giving me resigned barely halfway through his website. There is also uncertainty over Cricket World Cup organising committee and David Warner a little tenure over simmering anger at his han- “Everyone wants a solution and whether Australia can host the T20 and before that with the 2012 London bit of a stick -- I appre- dling of the coronavirus crisis. every bit of clarity we can get really World Cup this year in the midst of the Olympics team, was circumspect when ciated that and I shared that Roberts laid off most of Cricket Aus- helps. The challenge is that time is of the global pandemic. asked if he wanted the job full-time. with him straight up,” said tralia’s staff and tried to slash budgets essence to sort all that out. And we owe Hockley, who was the T20 World “My approach throughout my entire Smith. “He is a terrific guy to state bodies and players, arguing rev- it to the game to sort it out.” Cup chief, said it was important to “get career has been to focus on doing the and the way he has led the enues would be hit hard by the virus. A day after Roberts quit, Cricket Aus- everyone pointing in the same direction”. best job I can with what I’ve been tasked Indian team has been But there was widespread pushback tralia axed 40 jobs, or some 15 percent “And I’m pretty clear on the prior- with, and the future will look after itself. amazing.” after it became clear that most of Aus- of staff, aimed at saving Aus$40m ities, which are getting the teams back And I’ll continue the same approach,” tralia’s home season, including a ($27.6m). to work, reaching out to all our he said. Ibrahimovic return on hold as AC Milan head for Lecce

AFP - MILAN season looks over as he prepares to undergo Zlatan Ibrahimovic will miss AC Milan’s first ankle surgery. Serie A match back after a three-month coro- “I fear that Musacchio’s season has been cut navirus shutdown with the Swedish veteran short,” the coach said. “In recent months he struggling for fitness after a calf injury, coach has lived with a problem that has become Stefano Pioli said yesterday. unmanageable.” Ninth-placed Milan travel south to play rel- AC Milan players all underwent coronavirus egation candidates Lecce in an empty Stadio tests yesterday morning before taking the plane Via del Mare today looking to push their way south to Lecce, in the boot of Italy. closer to the Europa League places. Pioli’s side were knocked out of the Italian But they will be without the 38-year-old Cup by Juventus this month and face a battle to Swedish forward, who picked up a calf injury qualify for Europe next season. after returning to team training last month. “If football hadn’t returned, it would have “Ibrahimovic is better, he’ll have another been a Serie A full of regret for us, but now we check-up next week,” said Pioli. have 12 games to try to achieve our aim,” he “He’s working extremely hard, but I still said. don’t know when he’ll be able to return.” “There’s a lot at stake and we must aim for CSKA fans in the stands during a match against Saint Petersburg Argentine defender Mateo Musacchio’s European qualification.” at VEB Arena, Moscow, , on Saturday. Moscow reports virus cases, game postponed

AP - MOSCOW negative in samples taken Sat- championship to its end.” won 4-0 over CSKA Moscow on urday, the club added. The Saturday and, with seven games said yesterday Dynamo was due to play at set July 19 as the new date for remaining, leads by nine points that three of its players had third-place FC Krasnodar yes- the Krasnodar-Dynamo game. from Lokomotiv Moscow, which tested positive for the corona- terday but Krasnodar agreed to It also outlined a contingency beat Orenburg 1-0 on Sunday. virus as its game on the Russian a postponement. plan, saying the Dynamo already reported soccer league’s restart weekend On Friday, Sochi beat FC semifinals and final could be coronavirus cases last month. was postponed. Rostov 10-1 after Rostov was delayed to clear space in the The club said then that one Yesterday’s game was the forced to field youth players, calendar if a team involved in player and one coach had been CSKA Moscow’s Kristijan Bistrovic in action with Zenit Saint second to be disrupted by the some as young as 16. the cup semi-finals has a league diagnosed with the virus, that Petersburg’s Daler Kuzyayev at VEB Arena, Moscow, Russia, on coronavirus since the Russian Rostov’s entire first team is game rescheduled. two people had “borderline” Saturday. league restarted Friday after a in isolation because of a sus- The different approaches of results and two more people three-month pause. pected virus outbreak in the Sochi and Krasnodar to coro- had antibodies indicating they League and federation offi- squad and Sochi refused to navirus cases in their oppo- previously had the virus.# Duvan Zapata netted twice Gian Piero Gasperini sent off for cials said this development did postpone the game. nents’ squads mean that the Meanwhile Bergamo, Italy, as the Serie A top scorers took dissent in the second half. At the not justify stopping the season. “There is no talk of stopping virus has already affected the free-scoring Atalanta continued their tally to 74 goals in 26 height of the coronavirus out- Dynamo said the team and the season,” the Russian soccer fight for Russia’s three Cham- where they left off before the games while Sassuolo's Mehdi break, Bergamo's hospitals staff were confined to its federation and the league said pions League places. novel coronavirus stoppage by Bourabia scored at both ends were overwhelmed by infected training base after the positive in a joint statement. Fourth-place Rostov is thumping Sassuolo 4-1 in Serie with a bizarre own goal and a people and, with morgues tests for forward Clinton N’Jie “Strictly adhering to our immediately below Krasnodar A yesterday as football returned late consolation from a free unable to keep up, convoys of and midfielders Charles Kaboré requirements and recommen- in the table. to Bergamo, one of the Italian kick. army trucks carrying away the and Sebastian Szymanski. dations will make it possible to The title race looks effec- cities worst hit by the Atalanta stayed fourth with dead became a chilling symbol All other players tested reduce the risks and to play the tively over. Zenit St. Petersburg pandemic. 51 points having had their coach of the global pandemic.