MONDAY-APRIL 05, 2021 Sport 05 Club Hub: She can Tri is Diogo Jota scores twice empowering women in Afghanistan from bench as Liverpool By: Susan Lacke members of She Can Tri also strengthen top-four bid served as global ambassadors, meeting with the mayor and coun- selor of sports and youth for the town of Alcala la Real to discuss the importance of sports for wom- en’s empowerment. “The finish line for these Af- ghan women is not just about prov- ing something to themselves,” Faye said. “They are proving to their country that women can ac- complish amazing things when they put their mind to it. They are showing men and women as equals on and off the playing field.” That message was under- scored on March 3, 2020, when She Can Tri participant Zeinab I’ve recruited four Afghan She and one of the worst places in the and not one owned a bike. Faye finished Ironman 70.3 Dubai to Can TriAthletes. In one month world to train safely for sports,” didn’t see this as a detriment, how- become the first-ever Afghan we will be in Dubai to watch the Faye said. “But It was also a ever; in fact, she saw herself in woman to finish an Ironman- Ironman 70.3. I’m so scared this chance to empower those who are these women, starting from the branded race. “While crossing the plan is going to fail, but I will push the greatest in need and hold the same place she was as a beginner finishing line, I was so thrilled that on like I have no other option. I’ve most potential for positive triathlete. This shared experience I am going to cross it with Af- James Milner missed the best spots, and they took that oppor- Alexander-Arnold; Salah took always been a dreamer—I see an change.” Training for a triathlon helped the team to bond as they ghanistan’s flag for the first time chance of a dominant but goalless tunity in the second half as they over, squaring from the right for Afghan woman crossing the fin- is a logistical balancing act for any supported each other through the raised in an international triathlon first half for Liverpool, with a turned dominance into goals. Mane, whose hold-up allowed ish line of the Ironman 70.3 World athlete, but more so for the wom- process of learning how to swim, event by a woman. It was a proud shot-shy Arsenal registering just Alexander-Arnold answered Jota to smash into the net from Championship—this is going to en of She Can Tri. Women in Af- bike and run. moment for me,” Zeinab said. one attempt in the first hour, de- critics with an unplayable, deep close range. happen.” Faye is no stranger to ghanistan cannot just head out- Because they were training in “This journey made me stronger. scribed by Sky Sports' Gary Nev- cross from the right wing, finding Mane almost added a fourth big dreams. As the first woman to side for a run or a bike ride with- a war zone, most She Can Tri les- For me, endurance sports are more ille as "shabby" throughout a poor Jota in the box to head past Bernd in injury time as Leno denied him do six Ironman triathlons on six out enduring some form of verbal sons and training sessions hap- life lessons than mental and phys- home performance. Leno just three minutes after com- at his feet, but this was Liverpool continents in the span of one year, harassment or physical violence. pened indoors. To gain the re- ical strengthening.” Liverpool found their clinical ing on. Alexander-Arnold's elation back to their imperious best for the veteran triathlete and coach is Of the 23 public and private pools quired skills they would need to “The finish line for our ath- edge after the hour mark, taking was evident in his celebration as one game at least as they look to used to taking on challenges. But in Kabul, only two allow women; prepare for race day, Faye ar- letes is not just about proving the lead through sub Jota's header he looks to force his way into achieve the bare minimum of a her latest idea—She Can Tri, a both are difficult to get to and are ranged for the team to travel to something to themselves,” Faye from a superb Trent Alexander- Gareth Southgate's plans for Euro Champions League in this most club to empower women through open at inconvenient hours. Spain for a week-long training said. “They are proving to their Arnold cross (64), a much-need- 2020. humbling of seasons. sport—was as terrifying as it was Still, four women signed on to camp. There, the women of She countries that women can accom- ed assist having been left out of And Liverpool's second came Arsenal were without Bukayo thrilling. train with She Can Tri, hoping to Can Tri were able to ride on road plish amazing things when they the recent England squad. shortly after as Salah, chasing Saka; the winger withdrew from “We would be training in Af- make history as the first Afghan bikes and swim in open water for put their mind to it, and they are Mohamed Salah made it 2-0 down Gabriel from man-of-the- the England squad last week as he ghanistan, one of the worst plac- woman to finish an Ironman event. the very first time. changing attitudes about what role four minutes later, stealing the ball match Fabinho's pass, stole the continues to manage a hamstring es in the world to be a woman, None of them knew how to swim, During that trip to Spain, women should play in society.” from Gabriel in the box before slot- ball from the Arsenal defender in niggle and missed out on the squad ting through Bernd Leno's legs, the box as he looked to slide in - as did Emile Smith Rowe, who moments before Gabriel's lax pass and clear, allowing Salah to bear injured a hip on England Under- UFC's was feasted upon by Alexander- down on goal and slot through 21s duty. ANA Inspiration: Patty Arnold as Jota devoured the Leno's legs from eight yards. Gunners boss Mikel Arteta chance to smash home eight yards With Arsenal crumbling, Salah made four changes from the 3-3 McGregor out (82) following touches from should have had his second and draw at West Ham as Gabriel Tavatanakit takes control as she Salah and Sadio Mane. Liverpool's third as he latched Magalhaes and Rob Holding came The result means Liverpool onto Firmino's ball between the into the defence with Dani Cebal- announces are now just two points behind centre-backs, but his half volley los and Nicolas Pepe also in the fourth-placed Chelsea with eight was beaten away well by Leno. starting XI. storms five clear at Mission Hills third fight games remaining, while Arsenal But Liverpool did get their Roberto Firmino returned to Thailand's Patty Tavatanakit at the par-five 18th was just inch- tured six birdies, to head the chas- stay ninth, just a point off the third as Gabriel's poor pass out the Liverpool side as Jurgen produced an impressive display es short of spinning back into the ing pack on nine under alongside bottom half. from defence was intercepted by Klopp made two changes. of golf with a five-under 67 in the water, but it remained dry and she defending champion Mirim Lee of with Poirier Regardless of the stature of third round of the ANA Inspira- managed to get up-and-down from South Korea, whose 68 included Former two-weight UFC cham- these two sides, this was ninth tion to storm five shots clear at there to finish on 14-under 202, two birdie hat-tricks from the sec- pion Conor McGregor is set for a versus seventh in the Premier Richard Johnson: Four- the top of the leaderboard. equalling the tournament record ond and 14th. third fight against Dustin Poirier, League, and Arsenal in particular The 21-year-old, who is seek- after 54 holes. China's Shanshan Feng, who who became the first man to knock resembled a mid-table outfit as time champion jockey ing her maiden LPGA Tour win in Tavatanakit refused to dwell was one off the lead overnight, out him out in January. they served up a limp show. the opening major of the year, on her performance, in which she could only manage a level-par 72 McGregor quickly knocked Mikel Arteta fielded Pierre- Poirier out in a featherweight con- Emerick Aubameyang, Nicolas announces retirement Pepe and Alexandre Lacazette to- test in 2014 during his meteoric Richard Johnson, the four-time champion jump jockey, has an- UFC rise, but the American’s sav- gether for the first time this sea- son, the three most expensive nounced his retirement. age leg kicks secured a TKO win Johnson, 43, announced his unexpected decision after his final ride over the Irishman when the two met players in Arsenal's history, with Jurgen Klopp saying before the on Brother Tedd at Newton Abbot on Saturday. again at lightweight in Abu Dhabi "I have been so extraordinarily lucky to have ridden so many won- in January. game the Gunners had "put ev- erything they have offensively" derful horses, and for so many incredible trainers and owners. “The fight is booked! July 10th "It was particularly important to me to finish on one for (trainer) you’re gonna see what the Mac is on the pitch. But Arsenal's approach was Philip and Sarah Hobbs - who, like Henry Daly, have supported me for about,” McGregor wrote on Twit- over 20 years. I'll never be able to articulate what their loyalty has ter on Saturday. anything but offensive from minute one to 90. meant to me." Despite the high profile of the Many of Johnson's highest-profile winners came for Hobbs, in- encounter, it will not be for the On the day it was confirmed that it was mathematically impos- cluding on Rooster Booster in the 2003 Champion Hurdle. lightweight title vacancy created by Johnson was a perennial runner-up to 20-times champion jockey the retirement of Khabib Nurmag- sible for Liverpool to retain the Premier League title, Klopp's side Sir Anthony McCoy for much of his career but, following his great omedov, which will be filled when rival's retirement, he made the title his own for four successive years, Michael Chandler takes on Charles dominated the ball, with Arsenal registering just one shot on goal in from 2015/16 to 2018/19. Oliveira on May 15 in Houston, He added in his retirement statement: "There are so many people Texas. the first 61 minutes. Arsenal's four touches in the to thank who have been part of my journey. The UFC has not confirmed "Without 'the Duke' (trainer David Nicholson) and Dinah Nichol- the event yet, but it will most like- Liverpool box in the first half was also their fewest in a PL home game son and their remarkable staff, I'd never have got that first leg up. ly take place in Las Vegas, Nevada "Noel Chance, Peter Bowen and Milton Bradley - thank you for as the centre-piece of the promo- since March 2014. This was Mikel Arteta’s 50th putting your trust in me when I was starting out. Those were the days tion’s annual International Fight that shaped my career, with so many people who remain lifelong started the day with a one-shot produced an excellent combination to remain on eight under, while Week. Reuters Premier League game in charge of advantage at Mission Hills Coun- of power and touch, afterwards England's Charley Hull shares Arsenal (W21 D12 L17), with the friends. "The truth is there are simply too many people to thank on an try Club. and quickly turned her attention fifth place with Inbee Park (70) Spaniard losing four more games individual basis, but you know who you are and what you mean to me. But she quickly put daylight to Sunday's final round. on seven under. than his predecessor Unai Emery "To jockeys past and present who I've shared weighing-room bench- between herself and the rest of the "Today I'm going to leave it Hull's challenge was derailed (13) after his first 50 games in the es with up-and-down the country, to the valets who have looked after field on another hot and windy day behind," she said. "It's a great day, early on with a triple-bogey sev- competition. Liverpool had several half me, to the doctors who've patched me up and to the physios who've in California with birdies at the acknowledged it, and it's in the en at the third, but she also man- put me back together. opening three holes before adding past now. All I can think about is aged to make five birdies over the chances - the impressive Fabin- ho, back in midfield, drilled wide "Without (agent) Dave Roberts, I'd have never ridden as many further gains at the ninth and 11th, what can I do tomorrow, what can first 11 holes before a bogey at winners - and without the help of physio Kate Davis in recent years, where she smashed a 337-yard I improve from today's round? I the last left her with a 71. from range, as did Roberto Firmi- no - but Milner should have put I wouldn't physically have been able to. I salute you all." drive. was getting a little tired at the end. Despite being seven behind, Johnson has enjoyed a long association with Hobbs and the trainer All four days of The Masters What can I do to keep my energy Hull believes she can still catch the visitors ahead striking wide in space 15 yards out from Alex- paid tribute to the rider following his announcement. exclusively live. Get our £10 golf level up throughout the day to- Tavatanakit. "He's been a part of my life for a long time," Hobbs told At The offer. Find out more here. morrow? That's going to be my "Anything can happen around ander-Arnold's cut-back. Arsenal were "alarming" and Races. Tavatanakit's first bogey came goal. "And just stay calm out this golf course, as you see this "flaky" without the ball, said Nev- "He's been an amazing role model. You could never get anybody at the par-four 12th but she put there. I feel like I did that pretty morning," she said. "I think Stacy ille on commentary, and were dealt better for future jockeys to see what they need to do as far as the riding that behind her with birdies at the well. And just have the golf, so (Lewis) was eight-under through a blow just before the break as side, how to conduct yourself and everything that is needed to be a 13th and 15th, although she whatever the outcome is I'll be about 13 holes, and so you can Kieran Tierney was forced off good jockey. slipped up again with another really happy. It's been a good get a low one going. So I just want having jarred his knee. "It was only the last few days [that I had an inkling Johnson might bogey at the par-three 17th after week so far." to go low tomorrow. After Chelsea's shock 5-2 de- retire]. Obviously, it had to happen someday, but at least he's sound finding a greenside bunker. American Ally Ewing went "I like making a few birdies feat by West Ham earlier on Sat- and in one piece, it's a good time to get out. There was then almost a di- one better than Tavatanakit with round here, so hopefully make a urday, Liverpool had the chance "There is absolutely no side to him whatsoever, you never had an sastrous finish when her third shot a flawless six-under 66, which fea- few more tomorrow." to close the gap on the top-four issue with him and that is phenomenal really."