14 Thursday, August 26, 2021 Sports Exclusive beIN SPORTS documentary captures Al Annabi’s Gold Cup success Latest milestone in Qatar national team’s journey to FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Tribune News Network Doha

The countdown to the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 is in full swing. In just over 450 Sanchez. Gold Cup journey, that captured Cup games as well as exclusive Hashem Al-Sada, and TV like to thank the QFA and the together”, - and Yaser Al Naemi, days, Qatar will proudly wel- One of the team’s latest the behind-the-scenes action, interviews with the national cameraman Yaser Al Naemi National Team for providing “I’m unbelievably proud of what come millions of football fans successes was their participa- humorous moments, locker team players, HE Rashid bin all part of the journey. us with the unique access and we have created. Watching the to the first-ever FIFA World tion as a guest nation in last room chat, exclusive interviews Abdulla Al Dehaimi, the Con- Ali Al-Sharshani, noted: would also like to congratu- final cut, it truly feels like beIN’s Cup in the Middle East that’s month’s 2021 CONCACAF and so much more in a unique sulate General of the State of “The Gold Cup was just one of late Al Annabi for reaching the audience are in the stadium set to break boundaries and Gold Cup, where Al Annabi and exclusive documentary. Qatar in Houston, Texas, the several mammoth milestones semi-finals and showcasing alongside the National Team”. make history. successfully progressed to the Entitled Al Annabi at the Qatar Football Association, for Al Annabi as they get ready the strength of Qatari football The Gold Cup is the main As the country embarks semi-finals against the United Gold Cup, the exclusive docu- proud Qatari fans in the USA to play in their first-ever FIFA to the world. association football compe- on the final preparations and States of America (USA) and mentary will be broadcast and more. World Cup. As the host na- Hashem Al-Sada said: “It tition which determines the finishing touches of one of the narrowly lost the match 1-0. on beIN SPORTS Premium 1 The entire production of tion’s National Team, the was an honour to be part of such continental champion of North biggest sporting events in the beIN MEDIA GROUP’s channel in Arabic on Friday 27 Al Annabi at the Gold Cup was pressure is very much heat- an important steppingstone in America, Central America, and world, Qatar’s National Team flagship sports channel beIN August at 21:30 MECCA. The also proudly fully composed ing up and this competition Qatar National Team’s journey. the Caribbean. This year’s edi- (Al Annabi) are also prepar- SPORTS were given rare ac- one-hour documentary will by beIN’s Qatari talent, with was a great opportunity for We hope beIN’s subscribers and tion took place in nine cities in ing for their FIFA World Cup cess to Qatar’s National Team showcase the team’s journey creator and executive produc- them to prepare for next year’s viewers enjoy the documentary the United States of America debut - led by head coach Felix on their inaugural CONCACAF in detail across their five Gold er Ali Al-Sharshani, reporter momentous tournament. I’d as much as we did in putting it from 10 July - 1 August 2021. Greco wins first gold at Tokyo Paralympics, sets world record Kane ‘staying at Tottenham’ DPA “I will be staying at Totten- be staying at the club beyond DPA London ham this summer and will be next Tuesday’s deadline. Berlin 100 per cent focused on help- Spurs boss Nuno Espirito Harry Kane says he is “stay- ing the team achieve success.” Santo was delighted to see Australian cyclist Paige ing at Tottenham this sum- Kane is halfway through Kane’s immediate future re- Greco won the first gold medal mer” after accepting he will a six-year deal that he signed solved. “Great news. Fantastic of the Tokyo Paralympics in not be joining Manchester City in 2018 and, without a release news,” he said at a press con- style on Wednesday. this season. clause, Spurs always held the ference ahead of Spurs’ Eu- The 24-year-old claimed The England captain, who power. ropa Conference League quali- the 3,000 metres individual is the club’s second highest The striker believed he fying play-off tie against Pacos pursuit title at the Izu Velo- all-time scorer, was desperate had an agreement with Spurs de Ferreira. drome in a world record time to sign for the Premier League chairman Daniel Levy that he Tottenham Hotspur’s English “I think since Harry joined of 3 minutes 50.815 seconds. champions in order to win would be sold this summer, striker Harry Kane. (AFP) us he has been working so this Wang Xiaomei of China silverware and Pep Guardiola but Spurs deny that ever ex- is what we value. His attitude won silver and Germany’s publicly said that City were in- isted and were not prepared to journalist who was a guest at in training has been excellent. Denise Schindler took bronze terested in signing him. sell their star player. Kane’s brother’s wedding, say- “It’s finished, Harry is go- as Greco stole the show. However, Spurs’ stance was Kane made it clear he ing that a 160-million-pound ing to be with us. Greco said: “It means so always that the 28-year-old was wanted to be sold at the back deal deal had been agreed with “He is an option for tomor- much. When I think about not for sale and City failed to end of last term in order to win City. Both clubs refuted that. row. It is great news for eve- all the people that helped me put in a bid that tempted them silverware and, in an interview Kane consequently did not rybody. We are all very happy get here, the staff and all my to change their mind. with Gary Neville, strongly report for pre-season on August one of the best players in the friends and family, it’s amaz- And now, with less than hinted at City being the club 2 and it later emerged he was world. Delighted to have one ing. I owe it all to them. a week of the summer trans- he wanted to join after naming still on holiday in the Bahamas. more option for the season “It feels amazing. I still fer window remaining, Kane Kevin De Bruyne as his ideal Upon his late return he ahead of us.” Kane’s mention can’t believe it. I keep look- has accepted that he will be team-mate. was forced to self-isolate at the of “this summer” in his tweet ing down and seeing [the gold not leaving, having made his City made an opening club’s training ground, mean- inevitably raised questions medal]. It’s not really sunk in first appearance of the season bid that totalled 100 million ing he did not have the fitness about future transfer win- yet.” Grego competed in ath- against Wolves on Sunday, poounds ($137 million) while required to feature in Spurs’ dows, but Nuno said he was letics at the 2016 Paralympic where he was given a hero’s Kane was on England duty opening two games of the sea- not concerned the saga could Games in Rio and only made welcome by the fans. at the European Champion- son - a Premier League win return in January. her para-cycling debut two He tweeted: “It was incred- ships, but that was swiftly re- over City and a Europa Con- “I am not worried at all,” he years ago. ible to see the reception from jected by Spurs. ference League tie. said. “It’s day by day, he’s an She will also go for gold in the Spurs fans on Sunday and Once the Euros were over, He eventually made his option for tomorrow. It’s the the C1-3 time trial on August 31 Gold medallist Australia’s Paige Greco poses with her medal on the podi- to read some of the messages Kane’s camp upped the ante in return as a substitute against only thing, my only thought. before competing in the C1-3 um after the women’s C1 3000m individual pursuit event during the Tokyo of support I’ve had in the last a bid to force a move through, Wolves last Sunday and it I am not going to say what we road race four days later. 2020 Paralympic Games at Izu Velodrome in Izu on Wednesday. (AFP) few weeks. with a report, coming from a has now emerged that he will speak about. It’s between us.” GAZOO Racing celebrates podium finish at Rally in Belgium Tribune News Network Toyota leads the FIA The GAZOO Racing (GR) WRC Manufacturers’ World Rally Team (WRT) Championship by 41 continued its exceptional per- points with just four formance in this season’s FIA races remaining (WRC) recently with a po- dium finish at the Ypres Rally result. I think that for us to be in Belgium. Kalle Rovanperä able to finish on the podium is claimed third place in the No. really good.” 69 Toyota Yaris WRC follow- Over the years, Toyota ing a final-day battle with his has been participating in teammates and many different forms of mo- Sébastien Ogier as the event torsports, including‎ Formula came to a close at the iconic One, the World Endurance Spa-Francorchamps circuit. Championship (WEC), and All three of the team’s drivers the Nürburgring 24 ‎Hours were closely matched through- endurance race. Toyota’s par- out their debut appearances on ticipation in these events was the tricky Belgian roads during overseen by separate entities‎ the first Ypres Rally to be held as within the company until April part of the FIA WRC. They end- 2015, when Toyota established ed the second day separated by GR, ‎to consolidate all of its just 4.3 seconds in the fight for motorsports activities under third place, with Evans leading one in-house brand. in the No. 33 Toyota Yaris WRC Representing Toyota’s‎ be- as they headed to Spa for the last lief that ‘the roads build the four stages. people, and the people build the The final stages combined cars,’ GR highlights the role of twisty public roads in the Ar- motorsports as a fundamental dennes region with access pillar of Toyota’s commitment roads around the famous Spa to making‎ ‘ever-better’ cars. circuit, as well as sections of Harnessing years of expe- the racetrack itself. Rovanperä rience gained under the ex- went on to seal third place by treme conditions‎ of various 6.5 seconds over Evans, claim- motorsports events, GR aims ing an impressive result for to forge new ‎technologies and himself and co-driver Jonne solutions that bring the free- Halttunen in the No. 69 Toy- dom, adventure, and joy of ota Yaris WRC. Meanwhile, driving to everyone. Ogier was second- fastest on The Toyota Gazoo Racing World Rally Teams after the 2021 FIA World Rally Championship’s Rally Ypres in Belgium. The next stop for this the rally-ending Power Stage year’s Championship will be in the No. 1 Toyota Yaris WRC, with just four races remaining. resentative, Middle East and whole team, whose skill and tinue on our journey to create the No. 69 Toyota Yaris WRC, the in Greece, gaining additional points to “Congratulations to Kalle Central Asia Representative Of‎ - determination contributed ‘ever-better’ cars. Thanks to said: “The final race day in Bel- which returns to the WRC cal- strengthen his lead in the Rovanperä for achieving a fice, Toyota Motor Corporation. to more valuable points. Our everyone who supported our gium was really nice. It was endar for the first time since Drivers’ Championship. podium place during the GR “The Toyota Yaris once participation in motorsports activities, and we look forward one of the tightest fights I have 2013 on September 9-12. The Toyota continues to lead team’s first- ever rally event at again proved its capabilities offers the ideal proving ground to more exciting battles next been and to compete with your event enjoys a legendary repu- the Manufacturers’ Champion- this demanding circuit,” com- in a challenging environment for the development, testing of month in Greece.” teammates is always interest- tation thanks to its rough and ship and is now 41 points clear mented Kei Fujita, Chief Rep- thanks to the hard work of the new technologies as we con- Kalle Rovanperä, Driver of ing. I’m really happy with this rocky terrain.