Gulf Cup Draw, with All Eight Teams Participating, to Be Held Today

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THURSday, NOVEMBER 14, 2019 Gulf Cup draw, with all eight teams participating, to be held today

Qatar Football Association (QFA) and Arab Gulf Cup Football Federation (AGCFF) President Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa bin Ahmed al Thani, and Jassim al Shukali (left), Vice-President of the Arab Gulf Cup Football Federation (AGCFF), and Jassim al other officials during a meeting of the AGCFF in Doha on Wednesday.(Q FA) Rumaihi, General Secretary of AGCFF, during the press conference in Doha on Wednesday. (Karim Jaffar) The 24th edition of the prestigious regional football tournament will be held from November 26 to December 8

AYENI OLUSEGUN groups of four teams each. played from November 26th to rain in the Gulf Cup. The de- chased on the official website it easier for the fans to come,” Doha AGCFF also confirmed December 8. cision was taken after the ac- gulfcup2019.qa. Rumaihi said. new dates for the Qatar 2019 The change in dates is ceptance of our request and General Secretary of The Arabian Gulf Cup, The Arab Gulf Cup Foot- edition after the late addi- also due to the participa- we value their participation,” AGCFF, Rumaihi added that which was first held in 1970, ball Federation (AGCFF) tion of Saudi Arabia, Bahrain tion of Saudi Arabia club Al Shukali said. the fans of all participating has been won a record 10 will conduct the draw for the and the UAE, informed Jas- Hilal in the AFC Champi- AGCFF officials also said countries including of Saudi times by Kuwait. Oman are the 24th edition of the Gulf Cup sim al Shukali, Vice-President ons League second-leg final that changes to the already Arabia, Bahrain and the UAE reigning champions with their 2019 tournament at 5.30pm of the AGCFF and Jassim al against Japan’s Urawa Reds scheduled venue (Khalifa In- are welcome in Qatar. second title, after beating the on Thursday. Rumaihi, General Secretary on November 24. ternational Stadium) will be “We have no complica- UAE in the last edition held in With the participation of the federation, while ad- Some of Saudi Arabia’s na- announced soon. tions on allowing the fans to Kuwait in 2018. of all the eight teams – Iraq, dressing the media in Doha tional team players would be Tickets are currently come. Our doors have been Qatar have won the com- Yemen, Kuwait, Oman, UAE, on Wednesday. representing Al Hilal. available at, Souq Waqif, open since the blockade and petition three times – the lat- Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and The tournament which had “It is a pleasure to an- Villagio Mall, Doha Festival if there are anything more re- est being in 2014 when they hosts Qatar – the draw will originally been slated to start nounce the participation of City, Mall of Qatar and Ka- quired to ease the process, I’m beat hosts Saudi Arabia 2-1 in The Arab Gulf Cup trophy. now be divided into two on November 24, will now be Saudi Arabia, UAE and Bah- tara. Tickets can also be pur- sure the authorities will make the final. Marwan wins Shorbagys’ showdown; Momen through, Coll makes history

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World No.10 Marwan ElShorbagy completed one of the most significant wins of his career earlier today in Doha, Qatar as he overcame older brother Mohamed in a nail- biting five-game battle to reach the semi-finals of the 2019-20 PSA Men’s World Champion- ship – meaning a new name will be etched onto the iconic trophy by the end of this week. The ElShorbagy siblings became the first brothers in history to contest the World Championship final when they went head-to-head in the title decider in Manchester back in December 2017. The 28-year-old Mohamed claiming the win on that occa- sion to finally get his hands on the most prestigious trophy in men’s squash and he boasted 14 Marwan ElShorbagy hits a return against Mohamed ElShorbagy (both from Egypt) during their quarter-final Paul Coll lets out a roar after defeating Zahed Salem 11-8, 11-9, 11-6 in the quarter-final of the 2019- wins out of 17 against his sibling match of the 2019-2020 PSA Men’s World Championship at the Khalifa International Tennis & Squash 2020 PSA Men’s World Championship on Wednesday. Coll becomes the first New Zealand player to make heading into today’s clash. Complex in Doha on Wednesday. Marwan won 11-6, 2-11, 11-6, 3-11, 11-8. the semi-finals since Ross Norwan in 1988. But this time around it was the younger ElShorbagy who this tournament. Zahed Salem to become the ter he ended Willstrop’s re- Results emerged victorious after 59 “I have so much experience first Kiwi since the legendary THE sEMIS (Thursday) surgence, earning a 14-12, 11- [2] Tarek Momen (EGY) bt [6] minutes of thrilling action, earn- in my corner here, in Haitham Ross Norman in 1988 to reach 5pm: 2-Tarek Momen (EGY) vs 5-Simon Rosner (GER) 6, 11-3 victory to prevent the ing an 11-6, 2-11, 11-6, 3-11, 11-8 and Nick and the way they the semi-finals of the men’s Englishman from following up Diego Elias (PER) 3-0: 11-6, to claim his fourth, and biggest, speak to me between games, World Championship. FB: 4-Paul Coll (NZL) vs 9-Marwan ElShorbagy (EGY) his shock third round win over 13-11, 11-6 win over Mohamed to eliminate it motivates me and it pushes Coll came through a brutal No.3 seed Karim Abdel Gawad. [5] Simon Rösner (GER) bt the top seed and only remaining me,” Marwan said afterwards. 119-minute epic against 2015 and Germany’s Simon Rös- a superb performance against A 25 minute first game former World Champion left in “It was five games in less runner-up Omar Mosaad in the ner will line up in the other World No.7 Elias, winning 11-6, proved crucial as Rosner con- James Willstrop (ENG) 3-0: the tournament. than an hour, but I know it previous round but showed very semi-final after they achieved 13-11, 11-6 to move through to verted on the fifth game ball de- 14-12, 11-6, 11-3 (46m) Marwan has been working was really tough mentally for few signs of physical discomfort respective wins over Peru’s the semi-finals. spite some terrific battling from [4] Paul Coll (NZL) bt [14] with one of Mohamed’s big- me. Mohamed is one of the as he completed an 11-8, 11-9, Diego Elias and 2010 runner- “I know that Diego has been Willstrop and that gave him the Zahed Salem (EGY) 3-0: 11-8, gest rivals – the now retired most experienced players in 11-6 victory in 47 minutes. up James Willstrop. into a few semi finals before confidence to take the game to 11-9, 11-6 (47m) three-time World Champion the draw.” “I’m very happy to be in the Momen, the World No.3 but maybe the World Champi- the former World No.1 in the fi- Nick Matthew – since the Marwan’s victory blows the semi-finals of a World Champs, who reached the final of this onship is a little bit different,” nal two games to book his place [9] Marwan ElShorbagy (EGY) summer and said the 37-year- draw wide open and he will it was something that was a tournament during the 2018- Momen said. in the last four. bt [1] Mohamed ElShorbagy old, alongside coach Haitham take on New Zealand’s Paul minimum goal going into the 19 season, saw off Qatari No.1 Meanwhile, Rösner is “You want to win the title (EGY) 3-2: 11-6, 2-11, 11-6, Effat, has been one of the key Coll for a place in the final af- tournament,” Coll said. Abdulla Mohd Al Tamimi in through to a second World when you get this far and it has 3-11, 11-8 (59m) reasons for his superb form in ter Coll overcame World No.16 No.2 seed Tarek Momen the previous round and put in Championship semi-final af- to be my aim now,” said Rosner. Sports Thursday, November 14, 2019 13

C aSAmento rides Receding Waves to Umm Al Houl Cup victory

Umm Al Houl Power Company CEO Jamal Ali al Khalaf (3rd left), and QREC Deputy Chief Steward Abdulla al Kubaisi (3rd right) with winners of the Umm Al Houl Cup at the QREC on Wednesday.

Jockey Marco Casamento (left) guides the Mohammed Gassim Ghazali-trained ‘Receding Waves’ to Umm Al Houl Cup victory in the feature race of the 7th Race Meeting of Qatar Racing & Equestrian Club (QREC) at Al Rayyan Park on Wednesday. Mid-way action from one of the eight races at the 7th Race Meeting of Qatar Racing & Equestrian Club (QREC) at Al Rayyan Park on Wednesday. Ooredoo holds special ceremony to honour Qatari athletes’ success at 2019 West Asia Para Games Tribune News Network Doha

Ooredoo held a special honouring ceremony to recognise the incredible performance of Qatar’s Paralympian athletes at the recent 2019 West Asia Para Games held in Amman, Jordan. In attendance at the honouring were Sheikh Abdulla Ali Mohammed al Kuwari, President, Qatar Shooting & Archery Asso- bin Mohammed bin Saud al ciation, and Chairman of the Higher Organizing Committee of the Thani, Chairman of Oore- 14th Asian Shooting Championship, with the men’s double trap event doo Group; Sheikh Saud bin podium finishers at the Losail Shooting Complex on Wednesday. Nasser al Thani, Ooredoo Group Chief Executive Officer; Waleed Mohamed al Sayed, Wen takes double trap gold CEO of Ooredoo Qatar; and other high ranking officials in the company. as 14th Asian Shooting More than 600 athletes took part in the 2019 The special honouring ceremony was held at Ooredoo Tower, West Bay, with senior representatives of Ooredoo accompanying Sheikh Abdulla Championship concludes West Asia Para Games from bin Mohammed bin Saud al Thani, Chairman of Ooredoo Group. 12 countries. Tribune News Network sein al-Shuhoumi won bronze. Among those honoured in- Tower, West Bay, with senior Doha China also wrapped up the cluded the Goalball team – Mo- representatives of Ooredoo team gold, while Kuwait took hammad Hammam, Waleed accompanying Sheikh Ab- China’s Baolu Wen beat silver and Oman bronze. Kawhaji, Mohammad Kahloot, dulla. The athletes were given countryman Hao Wang in a A total of 38 quota places Abdulhadi al Marri, Ikrami special gifts to commemorate shoot-off to win the men’s for next year’s Olympic Games Ahmad and Abbad Shamli – their success at the Games, double trap gold as curtains in Tokyo were distributed dur- who came home with the gold and Sheikh Saud congratu- came down on the 14th Asian ing the Asian Shooting Cham- medal, as well as team manager lated each athlete on his or her Shooting Championships at pionships. Khalid al Shuaibi, team coach performance. the Lusail Shooting Complex The most went to India Abdulqader Khudeim and team Speaking of the ceremony, on Wednesday. with six, while Japan and assistant coach Abdulkareem Sheikh Abdulla bin Moham- After both shooters were Thailand took five ahead of Mohammad. med bin Saud al Thani, Chair- tied at 140 in the final, Wen Iran with four. The other 18 Also hounoured was Sarah man of Ooredoo Group, said: edged out Wang 7-6 in the tie- were split between a further 11 Masud Hamdi, who won gold “We were delighted to host breaker. Oman’s Rashid Hus- countries including Qatar (1). in shot put, and Abdulrahman our distinguished Qatari Para- Abdulqader who won silver in lympian athletes at Ooredoo shot put. Tower after their stellar per- The Goalball tournament formance at the 2019 West was one of the highlights of the Asia Para Games. Qatar’s Al Arabi-Al Wakra in event, with six teams – Qatar, “We are incredibly proud Iraq, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, of their achievements, which Asian Club League semis Oman and the UAE – compet- put Qatar firmly on the sporting for gold. ing map yet again, and we look The special honouring cer- The athletes were given special gifts to commemorate their success at the Games, and Sheikh Saud bin forward to many more such emony was held at Ooredoo Nasser al Thani, Ooredoo Group Chief Executive Officer, congratulated each athlete on his/her performance. successes in the future.” India look to consolidate top Test spot against Bangladesh

AFP “I never considered cap- Indore (India) taincy as pressure. If I keep thinking that I have to take ex- Virat Kohli’s India will be aim- tra responsibility to carry the ing to strengthen their number team forward then I will be in one position in the world Test some pressure,” Mominul said championship when they start a after being named captain. two-match series against Bang- The second match of the ladesh on Thursday. series will be the first day- India start as favourites to night Test to be staged in In- pick up 120 points from the dia. Kolkata’s Eden Gardens two games against a Bangla- will host the spectacle. desh side missing key players. Squads: India: Virat Kohli (capt), Qatar’s Al Arabi set up a semi-final clash with Qatar’s Al Wakra in the The hosts have recorded Rohit Sharma, Mayank Agar- semi-finals of the 22nd Asian Men’s Club League Handball Champi- two sweeps in the five-day wal, Cheteshwar Pujara, Ajinkya onships in Samcheok, South Korea. On Wednesday, Al Arabi lost to format since the start of the Rahane, Hanuma Vihari, Wriddhi- Sharjah Club 27-19 but still topped Group A, while Al finished second Test championship in August, man Saha (wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Group B. The semis will be played on Friday. beating South Africa and the Ravichandran Ashwin, Kuldeep West Indies. Yadav, Mohammed Shami, Umesh New Zealand and Sri Yadav, Ishant Sharma, Shubman Lanka are second and third, Gill, Rishabh Pant. already 180 points behind Bangladesh: Mominul Haque Quick read though they have played only (capt), Shadman Islam, Imrul one series each. Kayes, Saif Hasan, Liton Das, Kohli hails courageous Maxwell Kohli, who opted out of India captain Virat Kohli (left) interacts with teammates during a training session ahead of the first Test MushfiqurR ahim, Mahmudullah India skipper Virat Kohli has lauded Australian all-rounder Glenn the T20 matches, returns to against Bangladesh at the Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore on Wednesday. (AFP) Riyad, Mohammad Mithun, Mo- Maxwell’s courage to take a break from cricket because of mental lead the side that recently won saddek Hossain, Mehedi Hasan, health issues. “I am absolutely for it,” said Kohli. “I think what their record 11th straight se- on hot form, hitting two cen- South Africa. will lead Bangladesh’s batting Taijul Islam, Nayeem Hasan, Glenn has done is remarkable and has set the right example for ries at home. turies and a double ton in his Liton Das, Mushfiqur Ra- alongside Mominul who was MustafizurR ahman, Al-Amin Hos- cricketers all over the world. I think these things should be respect- Rohit Sharma has been debut series as opener against him and Mahmudullah Riyad not part of the T20 squad. sain, Abu Jayed, Ebadat Hossain. ed and not taken in a negative way.” (AFP) 14 Thursday, November 14, 2019 Sports

Qatar to play Singapore in SC organises major sporting events international friendly today training for private security firms SC.QA ever closer to the World Cup. Doha This is another opportunity to apply our training and test our Local private security firms readiness.” have undergone special train- Major Hussain Hamza, ing as Qatar ramps up prepa- Head of Private Security at rations for two major football the Security Committee, said: tournaments. “This is an integral part of de- Organised by the Supreme veloping the private security Committee for Delivery & Leg- sector and one of our main pri- acy (SC), in collaboration with orities on the road to 2022.” Qatar’s Security Committee Mohammed Hanzab, and the International Centre Group Chairman and CEO of for Sport Security (ICSS), the the ICSS, said: “As prepara- training will prepare security tions for the upcoming Ara- personnel for the Arabian Gulf bian Gulf Cup and FIFA Club Cup and FIFA Club World Cup. World Cup are well underway, The training took place it is important to highlight that over five days at various loca- the safety and security of all tions across Doha and provid- participants is critical for hosted participants with an under- ing and delivering a successful standing of safety and security tournament. operations at both competition Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy officials deliver a lecture to security personnel. “The ICSS is proud to and non-competition venues. support the efforts of the Su- The SC and ICSS de- said: “The objective of the partners at the ICSS, we have exit and movement of specta- preme Committee for Deliv- veloped the training pro- training is to prepare security developed a series of work- tors, monitoring spectators, ery & Legacy in its journey to gramme, which was deliv- personnel in Qatar for both shops which integrate the conflict management, dealing developing highly-qualified ered by security experts from tournaments, build our secu- most current methodologies with accidents and emergen- safety and security person- Qatar’s national football team is gearing up for their international the UK who provide con- rity knowledge and develop and international best practic- cies, anti-discrimination and nel with strong capabilities friendly against Singapore set to take place at the Abdullah Bin sultancy services to English our private security industry es. The course is split into 29 human rights.” – this will be instrumental in Khalifa Stadium (Al Duhail) at 7.30pm on Thursday. The game is a Premier League teams. on the road to hosting the FIFA units and includes details on Al Kaabi continued: securing a spectacular FIFA preparation for the Asian champions AFC Group E qualifier against Jassim al Kaabi, the SC’s World Cup in 2022. how to prepare for spectator “These tournaments are valu- World Cup by the time we get Afghanistan to be played in Tajikistan on November 19. Director of National Security, “In collaboration with our events, controlling the entry, able events for Qatar as we get to 2022.”

Spain’s record scorer Villa retires after Messi back from ban as 19-year career AFP Tokyo Argentina face Brazil

Star striker David Villa, with great football and lots Rafael Nadal reacts during his Spain’s top goalscorer, Wednes- The Barcelona of chances.” men’s singles round-robin match day announced he will retire Messi’s comments after against Daniil Medvedev at the next month, ending a glitter- ace was handed a the Copa America add further ATP World Tour Finals in London ing career in which he won the spice to one of football’s most on Wednesday. (AFP) World Cup, European Cham- three-month ban fierce international rivalries. pionships and Champions “It’s never a friendly match League. after criticizing when we play against Brazil,” Nadal storms He scored 59 times for said Argentina coach Lionel Spain, a national record. CONMEBOL Scaloni. back against The 37-year-old Vissel Kobe officials at “Like when we play against striker said he will call it a day Uruguay, it’s a ‘Clasico’. They Medvedev in at the end of the 2019 J-League Copa America are difficult games, but we’re season after a 19-year career up for it.” ATP Finals that took in Barcelona, Atletico DPA Argentina and Brazil have Madrid and Valencia while Barcelona long been two of the strongest AFP accumulating 98 caps for his sides on the planet, although London country. Lionel Messi returns from the Albiceleste’s star has waned suspension for Argentina as in recent years, despite Messi. Rafael Nadal came back from they face bitter rivals Brazil in a At times the team looks too the dead against Daniil Med- friendly in Saudi Arabia on Fri- dependent on the Barcelona vedev on Wednesday to keep day, a repeat of the summer’s playmaker and if opponents his ATP Finals hopes alive and Copa America semi-final. shut him out then Argentina boost his chances of finishing as Messi was banned by the can be beaten. the year-end number one. South American football con- World Cup 2018 win- The Spaniard was on the federation CONMEBOL for ners France beat Messi’s brink of defeat when facing a David Villa three months after criticiz- Argentina´s forwards Sergio Aguero (right) and Lionel Messi during a training session at Ciudad Deportiva side comfortably in Russia match point after being broken ing the officiating as Brazil Antonio Asensio in Palma de Mallorca, Spain on Tuesday. (AFP) despite a close 4-3 scoreline twice to trail 5-1 in the deciding “I have decided to end my knocked Argentina out of the in the last 16, while Croatia set but stormed back to win 6-7 professional career and that I tournament in July. University Stadium, little over tention to him,” said Chelsea’s Neymar as they bid to end thrashed Argentina 3-0 in (3/7), 6-3, 7-6 (7/4). have decided to retire,” Villa Brazil earned a 2-0 victory a year after Brazil beat Argen- Brazilian winger Willian. their disappointing run of the group phase. “Today is one of those days told reporters in Kobe. over their rivals to progress to tina 1-0 in Jeddah. “We must restrict his space. three draws and a defeat in Brazil, whose Copa win se- that one out of 1,000 you win “I’ve been thinking about the final, beating Peru 3-1 to Messi will return to Saudi But we can’t man-mark him, friendlies. cured their first major trophy and it happened today,” said a this for a long time. This is the lift the trophy at the Maracana Arabia in January with Barce- what we have to do is work to- The Paris Saint-Germain since 2007, will look to shut delighted Nadal. result of discussions I had with in Rio de Janeiro. lona, after the Spanish Foot- gether to close down the space striker sustained a hamstring out Messi in similar fashion to The Spaniard said earning my family and people around Messi, who was also sent ball Federation announced he gets. Above all, we can’t let injury while with the national maintain bragging rights on a break back in the deciding set me... I wanted to retire from off in Argentina’s 2-1 third- Monday that the Spanish Su- him have time to think. team in October. Friday. infused him with confidence football, not be forced to retire place play-off win over Chile, per Cup will take place there “He’s a great player, the “They have their star, we Messi may never win a ma- that he could battle back. from football,” he said. missed four international for the next three seasons. best in the world. But we have won’t have ours, but Bra- jor trophy with his country, “When you have the first “Even though I will no long- matches after claiming CON- Despite Brazil’s strong re- faced Argentina in the past zil is Brazil, and we showed whose last success came in break, 5-3, then you are only er be on the pitch, I will con- MEBOL was “corrupt” and cent record against Argentina, and this time is not going to be it during our Copa America 1993 when they won the Copa one break away,” he added. tinue to be involved in football had set the tournament up for they are without a win in four any different.” win,” said Selecao captain Thi- America, but helping to turn “And I know from my per- in other ways and will continue Brazil to win. matches and Messi’s availabil- While Argentina have their ago Silva. the tide against Brazil would sonal experience how tough it is to contribute to the football The match will take place ity leaves the game wide open. talisman back, Tite’s Brazil “Brazil against Argen- be welcome relief for a country to close out matches, especially world,” he said. in Riyadh at the King Saud “We have to pay a lot of at- will be missing star forward tina is always a great game, struggling on the field. when you have two breaks in front and you lose the first one. From that moment I thought I can have a chance.” Quick read Both players were under in- QFA vice-president meets Laos football delegates tense pressure after losing their Wenger ends Bayern rumours after being opening round-robin matches named FIFA’s development chief Tribune News Network of activating the cooperation in Group Andre Agassi. Doha agreement, which will con- Nadal is on a double mis- Lausanne: Former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger returned to tribute to the development sion in London – aiming to win football on Wednesday after being named FIFA’s chief of global football Qatar Football Association of bilateral relations between the end-of-season event for the development, ending any chance of a move to managerless Bayern (QFA) Vice-President Saud them,” a statement from QFA first time in his illustrious ca- Munich. FIFA said the former Arsenal and Monaco coach would be al Mohannadi on Wednesday said on Wednesday. reer and to secure the year-end responsible for the growth of the game “for both men and women met with Khampheng Vong- The two officials also number one spot. around the world”, and would also be the “leading authority on techni- khanty, his counterpart from talked about issues related Russia’s Medvedev, who cal matters”, including potential changes to the sport’s laws. It added the Laos Football Association. to the football system that has won two Masters titles this that Wenger, 70, would also be tasked with coach education and aiding The visiting delegation is linked the two sides and ways season, took the first set on a a programme designed to help former players enter management. currently in Doha on the side- to support them for the bene- tie-break to leave Nadal staring “I very much look forward to taking on this extremely important lines of the preparation camp fit of all parties, and to ensure down the barrel. challenge,” Wenger said in a statement. “Not only because I hosted by Doha for an U-22 the development of football The Spaniard has qualified have always been interested in analysing football from a broader event to be held from Novem- at the local, Asian and inter- 15 straight times for the ATP Fi- perspective but also because FIFA’s mission as world football’s ber 10-18. national levels. nals but has never clinched the governing body is truly global.” The visit comes within the Al Mohannadi said on title, won a record six times by Rumours of Wenger making a shock return to coaching had intensified framework of the relations Wednesday: “QFA continues Roger Federer and five times by over the weekend after Wenger denied claims by Bayern Munich that between the two federations, to expand its role in devel- Novak Djokovic, battling Nadal they had turned down his offer to take over at the German champions which culminated in the sign- oping football with all AFC for the number one ranking. after the sacking of Niko Kovac. ing of a cooperation agreement Qatar Football Association (QFA) Vice-President Saud al Mohannadi members besides taking steps Dominic Thiem has al- However it is the new FIFA role that brings the Frenchman back to the between QFA and the Asso- (right) with Laos Football Association Vice-President Khampheng to improve football at grass- ready secured one of the game for the first time since 2018, when he left Arsenal after 22 years ciation of Southeast Asian Na- Vongkhanty in Doha on Wednesday. roots level across Asia. QFA qualification spots in Group in charge. Wenger made the Gunners one of the strongest sides in tions (ASEAN), which includes takes pride in its role as a body Bjorn Borg, leaving Federer Europe, winning three Premier League titles and seven FA Cups and the Laos Football Federation. with exchange programs and officials discussed the future that advocates development and Djokovic to scrap it out taking his team to the 2006 Champions League final.( AFP) The two officials agreed to football matches at all levels. relations between the two fed- of the game at every level in on Thursday for the remaining strengthen their football ties “During the meeting, the erations and the mechanism the world.” place from the four-man pool.