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SUNDAY, MARCH 4, 2018 Zarco tops MotoGP Qatar Test ‘Neymar’s foot operation a success’ Johann Zarco of Monster Yamaha Tech 3 Surgery on the broken right foot of PSG superstar CRICKET TEST emerges as the fastest at Losail PAGE 27 Neymar went successfully, say officials PAGE 24 SOUTH AFRICA VS AUSTRALIA VAR technology approved for use at 2018 Russia World Cup FOOTBALL’S LAWS BODY SAYS VIDEO ASSISTANT REFEREE IS GOOD FOR GAME; IFAB ALSO OKAYS 4TH SUBSTITUTE IN EXTRA TIME AFP ZURICH FOOTBALL'S lawmakers on Saturday approved video assistant referee technol- ogy (VAR) for this summer's World Cup, in one of the big- gest changes to the sport in years. The International Football Association Board (IFAB), meeting in Zurich, rubber- stamped a move already backed by FIFA's top brass, including president Gianni In- fantino. “We came to the conclu- sion that VAR is good for foot- ball,” Infantino told reporters shortly after IFAB announced Convinced I was pretty much against CAN WE HAVE THE REPLAY PLEASE! The video assistant referee technology (VAR) has already been implemented in top European leagues including the German Bundesliga and Italy’s Serie A. it (video assistant referee technology – VAR) a IFAB said in a press release But opinion is still divided. sion-making was "almost per- stitutes a "clear and obvious Pierluigi Collina, the chair- couple of years ago and I that the decision “represents a Players and managers have fect", Infantino said. error" that justifies a VAR re- man of FIFA's referee commit- new era for football with video complained of referees being Others have voiced con- view, Glenn said. tee, noted that the governing changed my mind because assistance for referees helping to too eager to defer to technol- cern about video assistance Asked about reported body had been preparing for I studied it. increase fairness in the game”. ogy, while fans in stadiums slowing down the game, pos- hostility towards video more than a year to use VAR Separately, the IFAB meet- have been left in the dark as to For what VAR sibly breaking a team's mo- review with the Premier at the 2018 World Cup even FIFA President ing also approved a fourth sub- why decisions are being made. mentum or diminishing fan League, Glenn said he be- though the decision has not Gianni Infantino stitute in the case of extra time. UEFA president Aleksand- will be used experience by forcing people lieved English clubs under- been made. “FIFA is not going VAR can only be used er Ceferin said this week that to abruptly halt a celebration stood the benefits of VAR to start tomorrow,” he told re- when there is doubt surround- European football’s governing VAR can only be used when while a goal is reviewed. “conceptually” and that its porters. “We already started in the decision. ing any of four key game- body would not introduce VAR there is doubt surrounding Infantino said that rather implementation was likely December 2016.” He added that the final de- changing situations: goals, in next season's Champions any of four key game-chang- than ruining celebrations, only a matter of time. For Infantino, the over- cision to use the technology at penalty decisions, straight red League due to ongoing "confu- ing situations: goals, penalty VAR will create “an additional Some sceptics also have riding objective was to en- the World Cup in Russia will cards or mistaken identity of a sion" surrounding its use. decisions, straight red cards moment of tension”. reservations about introduc- sure that referees are able to be made when the FIFA Coun- sanctioned player. Infantino conceded that he The Football Association’s ing such a significant change make the right calls, espe- cil – world football's top deci- It has already been im- too was once a sceptic. or mistaken identity of a chief executive Martin Glenn, at the June 14 to July 15 World cially in an era when many sion-making body – meets in plemented in top European “I was pretty much against sanctioned player. seated next to Infantino, con- Cup, before all the kinks have fans have access to a full Colombia on March 15 and 16. leagues including the German it a couple of years ago and I ceded that improvements been resolved at lower-profile range of replays on their “We will hope and encour- Bundesliga and Italy's Serie A. changed my mind because I were needed. competition. smartphones. age the council to take a fa- Spain's La Liga on Friday studied it,” he said. without VAR -- which stood at That includes better com- “I can guarantee the ref- “At the end of the day what vourable decision,” Infantino began training officials ahead He pointed to IFAB re- 93 percent – rose to 99 per- munication with fans while erees that will be at the World is... important for us is that we said, voicing confidence that of the technology's expected search from 1,000 matches cent with video assistance. reviews were ongoing and a Cup will be ready,” Infantino can help the referee to take the VAR will secure final approval. introduction next season. showing that referee accuracy With VAR, referee deci- better definition of what con- pledged. right decision,” he said. Al Sadd players arrive to a warm welcome TRACK TALE Collins bids farewell after longest sprint in Uzbekistan ahead of AFC CL clash BIRMINGHAM: As usual, Kim Collins -- at 41 one of track's IKOLI VICTOR half of the crucial game. The most enduring, popular and DOHA Spanish star underwent a test charismatic figures – made on Friday under the supervi- everyone in the athletics arena THE Al Sadd football team sion of the club’s medical team smile on Saturday but it was for delegation arrived to a warm and a tear on his back muscle the last time. welcome at the Qarshi Airport, was confirmed. “I keep telling them I could be Uzbekistan, ahead of their Al Sadd are currently lead their father so they need to give Asian Football Confederation Group C in AFC Champions me some respect!” laughed (AFC) Champions League on League with two wins from the man who seems to have Saturday. The team had flown two games, having defeated Al sprinted on forever as he talked from Doha in a chartered jet. Wasl 2-1 and Persepolis 3-1. of his opponents in the heats The two-time Asian The team held their last of the 60 metres at the world champions will face Nasaf on training in Doha Saturday, be- indoor championships. Matchday Three of the AFC fore leaving for Hamad Inter- “Some of them don’t like it that Champions League fixture at national Airport at 4pm to fly their mum is my biggest fan – the Qarshi Central Stadium to Qarshi. but it’s all fun and games.” on Monday. According to the club’s It has always been fun and The players were wel- website, the team will only games with this most laid-back comed with bouquets amid a hold a single training session and cool of Caribbean athletes tune of the city’s music by a before the match on Sunday but Collins, the one-time world band much to the admiration from 4.30pm local time. 100 metres champion who put St Kitts and Nevis’s Kim Collins of the Wolves. The 19-member squad: his home of Saint Kitts & Nevis competes in the men’s 60m round Al Sadd General Manager Saad al Dosari, Meshaal Bar- on the sporting map, confirmed 1 event at the 2018 IAAF World Turki al Ali led the delega- sham, Abdelkarim Hassan, the bad news for his huge Indoor Athletics at the Arena in tion and was accompanied by Morteza Pouraliganji, Bagh- fan club. Birmingham on Saturday. (AFP) Sporting Director Moham- dad Bounedjah, Pedro Miguel, “This is it. My last competition. med Gholam al Baloushi, The Al Sadd football team on arrival at the Qarshi airport in Uzbekistan ahead of their AFC Champions Ahmed Sohail, Hassan al Hay- I just can’t do it any more,” said ‘bye’ and for me it’s peace. Media Officer Ahmed al An- League match against Nasaf on Monday. dos, Ali Asad, Akram Afif, Sa- Collins with a pained look. “It’s not about the high note or sari and first team manager lem al Hajri, Hassan Ahmed, “Of course, you feel young and the low note, it’s just about leav- Abdullah al Breik. of assistant coach Nuno captain Xavi Hernandez, during the 3-4 loss to Al Ahmed Sayyar, Musab Kheder, I’d love to carry on but the body ing in peace.” (REUTERS) Head coach Jesualdo Migue and fitness coach who has been ruled out for Duhail in the QNB Stars Jugurtha Hamroun, Hamed has been doing so much for so Ferreira led the coach- Jose Pedro. The team left three weeks due to a back League on Thursday. Ismail, Yasser Abubakar, Ali many years, it’s time to just say See also page 27 Ô ing staff, which consists with 19 players excluding muscle injury suffered Xavi played only in the first Ferydoon, Jehad Mohammed. Sports Sunday, March 4, 2018 27 WORLD INDOORS ATHLETICS Gallo’s penalty secures Triple jumper Rojas, shot putter Walsh valuable point for QSC strike gold REUTERS they enjoyed watching it.” BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND The woman coached by Cuba’s former Olympic long VENEZUELA’S Yulimar Ro- jump champion Ivan Pedroso jas, an athletics heroine who in Madrid had looked as if she has shone in dark times for might miss out as the Birming- her country, again made her ham-based Jamaican Kimberly compatriots proud as she suc- Williams led with a fine series, cessfully defended her triple headed by her third round jump crown at the world indoor 14.48m.