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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

Al Rayyan Club and Al Arabi will clash in the QNB Stars League fifth roundPAGE 14 QNB STARS LEAGUE AL ARABI VS AL RAYYAN

2018 FINA SWIMMING WORLD CUP 2018 DOHA Hosszu makes the golden splash on opening day

‘Iron Lady’ Katinka Hosszu of Hungary, who won two gold medals on the opening day of 2018 FINA Swimming World Cup in Doha on Thursday, with QOC Blake Pieroni of the US after being awarded for his gold medal swim in the men’s Vice-President Sheikh Saud Ali al Thani during the victory ceremony at the Hamad Aquatic Centre. 400m freestyle at the Hamad Aquatic Centre on Thursday. “I am trying to keep the DAY 1 RESULTS “I was expecting this vic- fastest (51.83) in the men’s Sjostrom, Morozov, Pieroni & right balance. My message tory. I am happy to continue 100m butterfly leaving be- for young swimmers is to RESULTS (All Finals) Men’s 100m Butterfly: 1. Michael Andrew (USA) winning this event and I am hind South Africa’s Ryan Co- Andrew notch up a win each enjoy your swimming,” she Women’s 400m Freestyle: 1. Katinka Hosszu (HUN) 51.83; 2. Ryan Coetzee (RSA) 52.20; 3. Mathys looking for some more victo- etzee (52.20) and Dutchman added indicating to the pres- 4:10.02; 2. Femke Heemskerk (NED) 4:12.56; 3. Goosen (NED) 52.99. ries in Doha,” said Sjostrom, Mathys Goosen (52.99). VINAY NAYUDU Chanzhen Zhou (CHN) 4:13.62. Women’s 200m Backstroke: 1. Yuliya Efimova (RUS) records fall, no records was ence of a lot of youngsters at Men’s 400m Freestyle: 1. Blake Pieroni (USA) 2:23.55; 2. Vitalina Simnova (RUS) 2:24.06; 3. Alba indicating that there’s surely The women’s 50m back- DOHA made on Day 1 in Doha but the arena. 3:53.98; 2. Lorenz Weiremans (BEL) 3:54.94; 3. Vazquez Ruiz (ESP) 2:30.33. more to come from her. stroke event was won by Kira many of the top swimmers in Among the men, Ameri- Yuhang Wu (CHN) 3:55.57. Men’s 100m Breaststroke: 1. Felipe Lima (BRA) In the men’s 400m free- Toussaint of the Netherlands THREE-TIME Olympic the world had some fast per- Women’s 50m Backstroke: 1. Kira Toussaint (NED) 59.61; 2. Arno Kamminga (NED) 59.74; 3. Anton cans Blake Pieroni (400m 28.01; 2. Ranomi Kromowidjojo (NED) 28.49; 3. Chupkov (RUS) 59.89. style, the 22-year-old Piero- in 28.01 secs. Her compa- swimming champion Katin- formances. freestyle) and Michael Katinka Hosszu (HUN) 28.57. Women’s 50m Freestyle: 1. Sarah Sjostrom (SWE) ni topped the race finishing triot Ranomi Kromowidjojo ka Hosszu has always loved Hosszu, however, stole Andrew (100m butterfly) Men’s 200m Backstroke: 1. Mitchell Larkin (AUS) 23.99; 2. Femke Heemskerk (NED) 24.54; 3. Ranomi in 51.83secs - his second was in 28.49 while Hosszu competing in Doha. On the show. Nicknamed ‘Iron cruised to notch a win each. 1:57.45; 2. Manuel Bacarizo (ESP) 2:02.52; 3. David Kromowidjojo (NED) 24.62. World Cup win of the sea- took the bronze in 28.57. Thursday, she once again Lady’, the 29-year old Hun- Verraszto (HUN) 2:07.08. Men’s 50m Freestyle: 1. Vladimir Morozov (RUS) Meanwhile, Russia’s Women’s 200m Butterfly: 1. Katinka Hosszu (HUN) 21.80; 2. Michael Andrew (USA) 21.95; 3. Blake son. Australia’s Mitchell Lark- thrilled the cheering Qatar garian, competed in all the Vladimir Morozov and 2:09.26; 2. Zsuzsanna Jakabos (HUN) 2:10.34; 3. Pieroni (USA) 22.17. Pieroni was fourth at the kin claimed the men’s 200m crowds emerging on the po- five finals in the evening ses- sprint queen Sarah Sjostrom Carina Brand (RSA) 2:35.58. 200 mark, third at the 250, backstroke gold winning in dium thrice, winning two sion emerging supreme in of Sweden, the current rank- second at the 300 and swam 1:57.45, ahead of Spain’s gold medals on the opening women’s 400m freestyle and ings leaders, kept themselves a 29.25 at the 350 to take the Manuel Bacarizo (2:02.52) day of the three-day Doha 200m butterfly events. She in the run too with wins. am targeting a total of three swam past Femke Heem- lead and a stellar 27.71 in the and Hungary’s David Ver- leg of 2018 FINA World Cup finished third in the 50m Morozov, who broke a gold medals here,” said Mo- skerk and Ranomi Kromow- final 50 to secure the victory. raszto. Series which saw some swift backstroke. World Cup record in 50m rozov. “However, two wins idjojo to win the women’s Belgium’s Lorenz Weire- Brazil’s Felipe Lima won and splashing contests at the “It’s always good to win freestyle, also outdid US in Doha should be enough 50 m freestyle in 23.99secs. mans was second in 3:54.94, the men’s 100m breaststroke Hamad Aquatic Centre. races and I have enjoyed the teen Andrew and his compa- for me to secure Cluster 1 Heemskerk (24.54) and followed by China’s Wu Yu- with a time of 59.61. After the opening stop opening day in Doha,” ex- triot Pieroni to win the event win,” he added. Kromowidjojo (24.62) fin- hang (3:55.57). Big pool action will of Cluster 1 in Kazan (Rus- claimed Hosszu soon after with a time of 21.80secs. On her part, the 25-year- ished second and third re- The 19-year-old junior resume on Saturday morn- sia) saw seven World Cup one of her wins. “I am happy on the win. I old Sjostrom comfortably spectively. world champion Andrew was ing with ten titles at stake. Asian giants Australia post big victory over depleated Qatar

AYENI OLUSEGUN team could have played bet- DOHA ter but the players failed to live up to expectation. “We QATAR suffered a disap- knew it was going to be tough pointing 43-95 home loss against Australia but I'm to Asian Giants Australia in sure if we had shown some the 2019 FIBA Basketball more spirit, we wouldn't World Cup qualifiers at the have lost by this margin. I Al Gharafa Club Indoor Hall didn't play well and some on Thursday. older players didn't give An already uphill task their best also. was made more difficult “For me it's disappoint- as the Aussies ran out to ing not to put hard work in a 12-point lead in the first and end up with a painful quarter. Tanguy Ngombo loss,” he said. scored 14 points as the other Australia boast one of the 12 players were held under best defence in the qualifiers 10 points. The hosts shot QBF President Ahmed al Muftah presents a memento to Basketball which was evident as they poorly managing just 16 Australia chief Ned Coten in Al Gharafa on Thursday. held Qatar just under 25 of 29 shots for 27 percent points in the first half. shooting from the floor. being a young team with have been instrumental in "We had a good attitude Qatar’s Tanguy Ngombo tries to avoid a fallen Australian player during their FIBA Basketball World Cup The Boomers also had 46 little experience and not the team's success. for the game and with play- Asian Qualifier second round match at the Al Gharafa Club Indoor Hall on Thursday. Australia won the rebounds to Qatar's 32, out- enough games for the play- "I have two sixteen-year- ers coming in and out of the match 95-43. scoring Qatar with 58 bench ers." olds with no point guards team, it makes it easy for me points to 24. Qatar were without the in the team, what are we to as a coach to just let them the next game," Australian the Qatar Basketball Federa- and that was immense for us." Coach Tim Lewis lament- services of Clinton ‘Trey’ do?" Lewis asked during the play. The third quarter was coach Andrej Lemanis. tion saying, "We have been Qatar next play the ed the injuries to six players Johnson and guard Abdul- post game press conference. just great basketball from The Aussies coach also here for a week and the fed- Philippines in Manila on cost his team. "It's difficult rahman Saad, both of whom Nasser al Rayes said the us and we look forward to took time out to appreciate eration made us feel at home Monday. 14 Friday, September 14, 2018 Sports Proud to represent my country in the organisation of Artistic Gymnastics World Championships: Abeer Ali

TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK level, I am very proud to be rep- “At a personal level, I am very proud to be representing the DOHA resenting the Organising Commit- tee at this championship. I also Organising Committee at this championship. I also feel FOR the first time in history of the feel responsible as a woman rep- responsible as a woman representative and strive to achieve organisation of a world gymnastics resentative and strive to achieve the desired goals and aspirations. We are sure of delivering championship, a Qatari woman the desired goals and aspirations. another top world level sports event in line with what has has assumed the chairmanship We are sure of delivering another already made Qatar a capital for global sporting events and of one of the sub-committees for top world level sports event in line the hub of major tournaments in the region and the Middle the 48th FIG Artistic Gymnas- with what has already made Qatar tics World Championships Doha a capital for global sporting events East,” said Abeer Ali al Buainain 2018 to be held at the Aspire and the hub of major tournaments Dome in Doha from October 25 to in the region and the Middle East. history with 85 countries partici- maximum success through this November 3. “I am also happy that the wom- pating. Certainly, we have made tournament, which comes at a very While Jana Elkeky will be rep- an component is strongly present the appropriate strategic plans important time for our nation. We resenting Qatar at the worlds as a in various committees which re- for this level of hosting, and we shall be fully ready to show Qatar’s gymnast, Abeer Ali Al Buainain is flects the culture of the country’s were delighted to welcome many cultural image to the world.” taking care of the organisational global organisation, and we are of those wishing to work with the Buainain also pointed out that aspect as the Director of Opera- proud of our cadres in different Organising Committee during the cooperation between the vari- tions, Planning and Human Re- categories. the championships. The number ous committees and ministries, es- sources at the Organising Commit- “Such a grand tournament of volunteers in the early stages pecially the Ministry of Culture and tee for the world gymnastics. will leave a legacy for future gen- is already nearly 500 and it’s still Sports, as well as the continuous Empowering women has al- erations and not just in sports but growing. We have benefited from support from the Qatar Olympic ways been one of Qatar’s aims and culturally too with the vision of our the people with the experience and Committee confirms that everyone these two, as an athlete and office- wise leadership which is always the high competencies in getting has a common goal and an extraor- bearer, highlight the high levels of motivating our people to achieve Abeer Ali al Buainain: Committed to highlighting competency and abilities of ready to the best possible degree. dinary organisation of the event. competency among women in Qa- success at various levels,” she adds. Qatari women The national competencies (of both “The International Gymnas- tari society. Elaborating on the prepara- men and women) in the organisa- tics Federation has seen the latest Committed and confident, tions, planning and challenges, our aim of achieving maximum On operations, planning and tional aspect has reached global preparations at all levels. Qatar in Abeer Ali al Buainain is sure that Buainain said, “The organising success. It also emphasises that human resources front, she said levels and we have been happy to producing this version in the most the forthcoming championships committee has stepped up the Qatar is not only good at hosting all efforts are being made to bring receive continues praise from the beautiful manner and we will con- will once again prove the capabili- pace of work with the launch of the major sports events but is also all those with a single-minded ap- International Gymnastics Federa- tinue from the start of the count- ties of Qatar, its openness and the championships approaching fast. known for leaving a memorable proach together. tion (FIG). down to the completion of the abilities of Qatari women. And the fact that there is absolute impression in the minds of people “Everyone knows that this edi- “We consider it as a catalyst championships. We are ready now Speaking of her role and goals cohesion and cooperation between for long even after these events are tion of the world gymnastics will for us to continue to work more for this event, according to the time ahead, she said, “At a personal the various committees underlines over.” see the largest participation in its strongly and we aspire to achieve schedule specified.” Shahania hope to defend well against Qatar SC

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AL Shahania coach Jose Mur- cia feels his team will defend strongly against Qatar Sports Club when they meet at the Al Arabi Club in the fifth round on Friday. Speaking ahead of the match, he said, “It is going to be a difficult game. In fact, it will be difficult for both teams. We have been working to col- lect full points against QSC, who are a strong side. They can be really tricky and have some very good players in Al Shahania coach Jose Murcia (right) during a press conference. their ranks such as Samuel Eto’o and Osama Omari. Still, show and achieve a positive QSL Cup too. Those who did we will play for three points.” result. In the previous game, duty for their countries have Talking about the Al Sadd we started badly and we could returned and we are trying to match in which they were just not compensate. A good start field the best eleven against crushed, he said, “Against Al is important against Al Ghara- Umm Salal. We are keen to Al Rayyan Club coach Rodolfo Arruabarrena during a press conference ahead of the QNB Stars League fifth round match against Al rabiA Club Sadd, we conceded four goals fa. I know our opponents are maintain our momentum in Doha. in the first half. Our defence good and we prepared well for and keep achieving good re- must improve. There are many this game. sults. areas for improvement. Our “The defence is the spirit of “In a way, international players need to get more expe- the team and we worked well commitments are helping us. rience. That has been affecting to tackle Al Gharafa. Our new Abdelaziz Hatem and goal- their performance. professional player Arnold keeper Yousef Hassan were Rayyan wary of “We cannot defend like Mwevida is good and I hope regulars and played full-time how the players of Al Sadd and he will be a strong addition to in Qatar’s friendlies against Al Duhail do. When you play Umm Salal. China and Palestine, which Al Sadd and Al Kharaitiyat, “Each game is different Al Annabi won. Wesley Snei- you must show the same men- from the other. We worked on jder played his farewell game resurgent Al Arabi tality. That should be the atti- the physical and mental side against Peru and Vladimir tude,” said Murcia. and we tried to give confidence Weiss also showed a remark- to the players. I hope we will able level while spending and form of the players on and Iraq’s Ahmed Ibrahim). Umm Salal face tough be successful,” said Banide. one hour on the pitch for his The two teams clash in the Week 5 the match day. The same is It is good that they came back game against Gharafa country Slovakia. applicable in the case of new without any injury. Umm Salal coach Laurent Al Gharafa Club to field “Since the beginning of feature match today recruit Jonathan Menendez “After the big defeat to Al Banide his team have pre- full team the season, they had different also. Sadd in the second round, we pared in the best possible way Al Gharafa coach Chris- results. For example, Umm TRIBUNE NEWS NETWORK the way we also want to play “I have players who play showed remarkable improve- after the Al Arabi crushing and tian Gourcuff is happy that Salal beat Al Ahli 4-1, then DOHA at the moment. We can expect with great energy and pas- ment and that has reflected they would try to get a positive his players are back from their lost to Al Arabi 1-5. They re- a tough fight. They already sion. We will not change alto- in our performances. I am ex- result, though their rivals Al international duty and ready ceived two goals in quick suc- AL Rayyan Club are cautious have nine points and that is gether just for one match. Our pecting a good game against Al Gharafa are not an easy side. to contribute their bit for the cession in that match. about resurgent Al Arabi Club how you start a league com- system is for the entire sea- Rayyan. I wish my boys will go “It is a difficult match again club. “They are more enthusias- after the latter’s big win over petition.” son. We study our opponents out and bring out their best. because of the strength of the “The game against Umm tic even though such negative Umm Salal in the fourth round But Arruabarena added and try to take advantage of “In the QSL Cup held dur- opponents. We prepared the Salal is of great importance. results at the beginning of the of the QNB Stars League. that his team was hotly chas- their weaknesses,” said Aur- ing the break, we played with- side in the best possible way We are trying not to disturb league have put them in a dif- Both Al Rayyan Club and ing the leaders and needed to rabarrena. out four or five players. But as we were keen to come back our team composition. The ficult situation. They will be Al Arabi will clash on Friday in be patient. Al Arabi coach Luka then, our team is about 18 into the league competition absence of international hungry to react. Matches be- the fifth week’s feature fixture “We do not lag behind. In Bonacic was a bit upset that players and not 11. I can say after suffering a demoralising players and injuries to some tween Al Gharafa and Umm at 6 pm. The second match fact, the difference between the fine momentum his team that whoever we field against defeat at the hands of Al Arabi. other players affected our Salal always create sparks. at the same Al Arabi Club top team Al Sadd and us is had gained was stopped due Al Rayyan, they will fight for “We have to do something preparations, but they went Both teams’ coaches are is scheduled between Qatar only two points. You must to the international break. us. They will give their 100 and Al Gharafa are a big team. off well. Frenchmen. You can expect a Sports Club and Al Shahania show patience especially at “We have been in great percent. We will try to put up a good “We played a match in the tough match,” said Gourcuff. at 8.10 pm. the start of a league competi- form. We registered three victo- “This game is special from Though both will be keen tion and wait for good results ries as well. We are in the fourth the fans’ point of view also. to extend their winning run, to come. position also. Of course, the Our fans are something spe- the match is expected to be “Al Arabi have the poten- break was not good for us as we cial. I have been experiencing a fierce battle for the points tial to make it a great match were maintaining a good mo- that ever since I took over Al India coach Shastri under fire with a big crowd of fans is ex- and I am sure fans can see a mentum. But we have to hon- Arabi. It’s good that we play pected to come and support great contest tomorrow. All our the FIFA commitments. for them. But playing against them. our players are ready and I “We were training with- Al Rayyan is the greatest mo- after England series debacle Al Arabi are currently in will decide on the playing out two main players (Qatar tivation for our players,” said the fourth spot behind lead- eleven based on the fitness international Ahmed Fathy Bonacic. ers Al Sadd, second-placed Al AFP claim that his team is the best players. Duhail, the defending cham- FIXTURES NEW DELHI to come out of India in 15 Sourav Ganguly, who was pions, and surprise package years. part of the committee that ap- Al Shahania, while Al Rayyan QNB Stars League INDIA coach Ravi Shastri has "Self-belief is a wonderful pointed Shastri last year, dis- are occyping the fifth spot in Week 5 fixtures come under fire for his side's quality; but being caught in the missed the coach's claims as the league. Friday humiliating 4-1 Test series loss bubble of your own publicity "immature", telling Indian tel- Al Rayyan coach Rodolfo At 18:00: to England -- a second con- is self-defeating," said Sambit evision Shastri must improve Arruabarrena was delighted Al Arabi vs Al Rayyan (Arabi Stadium) secutive away defeat for the Bal, chief editor of cricket web- the team. to return to the league ac- At 20:10: world's top-ranked side. site Cricinfo, on Twitter. Sunil Gavaskar pointed out tion and said, “We are back Al Shahania vs Qatar SC (Arabi Stadium) The thrashing in England, "India had their moments that Indian teams of the 1980s to league action after an in- Saturday following the loss in South but the scorecards say 4-1 and had won series in England and ternational break and we are At 18:00: Africa earlier this year, piles India weren't as good as they the West Indies -- as well as a into a big match against Al Al Gharafa vs Umm Salal (Gharafa Stadium) pressure on Shastri ahead of a should have been," said noted series victory in England as re- At 20:10: Arabi. They had suffered a Al Ahli vs Al Kharaitiyat (Ahli Stadium) tour to Australia in November commentator Harsha Bhogle. cently as 2007. setback against Al Sadd, but and next year's World Cup - as "This is two overseas disap- "The best travelling teams they came back strongly (as Sunday well as a massive clash with pointments in a row now." are made by performances they crushed Umm Salal 5-1). At 18:00: arch-rivals Pakistan next week. India have won two recent on the ground and not by sit- Al Sailiya vs Al Duhail (Ahli Stadium) “In the process, Al Arabi At 20:10: Critics and former captains series in Sri Lanka and one in ting in the dressing room and also showed they can score Al Arabi Club coach Luka Bonacic: Feeling upbeat after Umm Salal Al Khor vs Al Sadd (Al Khor Stadium) have rounded on the coach, the West Indies. But Shastri’s talking about it," added former many goals. They are playing thrashing in the previous round. particularly for his mid-series comments rankled former star Test opener Virender Sehwag. Sports Friday, September 14, 2018 15 Clash of the marksmen in Premier League Barca, Real’s perfect records at risk in difficult Basque trips Real Madrid play Athletic Bilbao while Barcelona visit Real Sociedad

REUTERS win at Real Valladolid which BARCELONA led to La Liga launching an in- vestigation. REAL Madrid and Barcelona's Barca often struggle in the flying starts to the La Liga sea- first game back after an inter- son will be put to the test on national break but this time Saturday when they both trav- they will benefit from extra el to the Basque country. rest for talisman Lionel Messi, Real play Athletic Bilbao who sat out Argentina's recent while Barcelona visit Real So- international friendlies, and ciedad in fixtures that have of- defender Gerard Pique, who ten proved to be among their has retired from the Spanish hardest away trips over the last national team. decade. Real Madrid players fea- Real were held to a goalless tured heavily in Spain's 6-0 draw at the famously atmos- drubbing of Croatia on Tues- pheric San Mames stadium last season and have only won two of their five league visits to the ground since it was built in 2013, and they will face a typically hostile atmosphere as they chase a fourth win after seeing off Getafe, Girona and Sociedad Leganes. Champions Barca, mean- difficult terrain while, have scored 12 goals in their opening three league Baraca have only picked up wins but have only picked up one victory in their last eight one victory in their last eight league visits to Real league visits to Real Socie- Sociedad’s Anoeta Stadium, dad's Anoeta Stadium, finally finally snapping an 11-year snapping an 11-year winless winless run there by coming Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah (left) and Tottenham’s Harry Kane during the English Premier League match recently. run there by coming from two from two goals down to win goals down to win 4-2 in Janu- 4-2 in January. ary. Things could be even tougher than usual for Ernesto Valverde's side as Real Socie- day and the impressive display Kane, Salah in focus as dad will be playing for the first of midfielder Dani Ceballos time at their stadium since it may see him force his way into was renovated to get rid of a the starting line-up in Bilbao. running track and bring the Real forward Marco Asen- stands closer to the pitch. sio will also be feeling con- struggling stars clash “We are very happy be- fident after playing a part in cause at last we get to play at five of Spain's six goals against a stadium without a running Croatia, while Gareth Bale will track, it's going to be a very be looking to extend his run of special day,” said Real Socie- scoring in six consecutive La Tottenham will host Liverpool in a Premier League blockbuster game at the Wembley Stadium dad president Jokin Aper- Liga games, having scored a AFP 44 goals in all competitions in placed with a more subdued respectful relationship, but ing burnout, England boss ribay. wonder goal in Wales' 4-1 win LONDON his debut year with Liverpool, demeanour that gives the im- their rivalry intensified when Gareth Southgate was forced A new pitch has been re- over the Republic of Ireland. earning him the Professional pression he has lost his mojo Salah questioned the decision to defend his decision to bring laid at Anoeta and both clubs Elsewhere, Atletico Ma- HARRY Kane and Mohamed Footballers' Association and for now. to award Tottenham's second on his captain as a substitute will be hoping it fares better drid host Eibar while Valencia Salah have the perfect stage to Football Writers' Association Replicating the sky-high goal in April's 2-0 win at Stoke in the 1-0 friendly win over than the new surface Barca will be out to rectify their poor end their unexpected slumps player of the year awards. standards of 2017-18 was nev- to Kane, after it had initially Switzerland on Tuesday. had to play on in their last record of two points from three when the superstar strikers go But Salah's season came er going to be easy for Salah been credited to Christian Ankle ligament damage away trip, when the pitch re- games when they host Real head to head at Wembley on to a bitter conclusion in the and, ironically, he was warned Eriksen. suffered at the beginning of peatedly cut up in a narrow 1-0 Betis. Saturday. Champions League final when of the potential for a sopho- Kane may have been hurt April, fatigue after such a short Just four months ago, he suffered a shoulder injury more slump by Kane last May. by the perception he was summer break and opponents Tottenham striker Kane and after a cynical challenge from greedily hunting individual taking extra care to snuff him Liverpool forward Salah were Real Madrid's Sergio Ramos. Fixtures accolades but, undeterred, the out have all been mooted as being hailed as Europe's most Leaving the pitch in tears, Saturday England captain finished as reasons for Kane's problems. feared marksmen after the Salah's departure triggered Tottenham v Liverpool top scorer at the World Cup "I'm concerned about Harry pair tore through Premier Liverpool's 3-1 defeat and ul- with six goals. Kane. Since 2015, Kane has League defences on a weekly timately cast a cloud over his Bournemouth v Leicester City Yet, by his own admission, played 175 matches. Forget basis. Yet they go into this World Cup, where he missed Chelsea v Cardiff City Kane was not quite at his best the physical side, he needs a weekend's eagerly anticipat- the first match and was unable Huddersfield v Crystal Palace in Russia despite England's mental break as well because ed clash between Tottenham to stop Egypt crashing out at Man City v Fulham run to the semi-finals and the he's struggling," former Eng- and Liverpool with concerns the group stage. Newcastle v Arsenal hangover has continued into land assistant coach Gary about their ability to maintain The 26-year-old returned the new campaign. Neville told Sky Sports this that breathtaking form in the to Merseyside to kick off the Watford v Manchester United The 25-year-old has just week. midst of a post-World Cup new campaign with a goal in Sunday scored two goals in six games Salah's dip has not stopped malaise. the demolition of West Ham. Wolverhampton v Burnley for club and country this sea- Liverpool climbing to the top Kane and Salah slugged it But while Salah has scored Everton v West Ham United son, with the statistics behind of the Premier League after out for the Premier League's twice in four games so far for those numbers making for four successive wins, while Golden Boot prize right up to Jurgen Klopp's high-flying even more unsettling reading. Tottenham are just three the last game of the season. Liverpool, he has not been the "For me it is about doing Sky Sports statistics re- points behind. The Egypt international, effervescent figure that tor- it year after year. Any player leased this week show Kane Even so, it would be a com- with 32 goals, pipped his Eng- mented opponents last term. wants to do it on a consistent averaged 6.7 shots per 90 forting sight for Reds manag- land rival to the coveted prize The combination of lethal basis and that's what defines a minutes by the end of August er Klopp and Tottenham boss despite Kane's first 30-league- finishing and off-the-cuff in- good player from a great play- 2017, whereas he currently av- Mauricio Pochettino if their Real Madrid’s Karim Benzema (right) celebrates with Real Madrid’s goal season. spiration that made him such er," he said. erages 2.6 shots per match. star men were back on song Sergio Ramos after scoring his goal in a Spanish league match at the Salah bagged an incredible a joy to watch has been re- Kane and Salah have a Amid fears Kane is near- this weekend. Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid recently. (AFP)

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It is a logical next include over 90 items from form to address wrongdoings in number of reported cases is a club have launched a ground- step in our project to make performance, training, and life- sport, has reached a significant strong indicator of the global breaking agreement with the Paris Saint-Germain one of the style. It will be the first time a milestone in receiving over 100 need for a safe, confidential and iconic Jordan Brand on Thurs- biggest global sports brands, football club has launched such reported cases. secure channel for those in sport day. capitalising on the avant-garde a diverse and innovative col- Officially rolled out in to speak up. We are extremely The new collection revolves approach of our Parisian roots. lection and over 100 exclusive January 2018, the SIU Hotline pleased that people have felt around the Parisian club's new This partnership builds on our boxes have been sent to a select has rapidly reached the grass- empowered to reach out in an alternative kits for the 2018-19 long-term association with Nike group of personalities from the roots level in sport, setting up effort for a clean and fair envi- season, which sees the standard and will enable us to reach new worlds of entertainment and a much-needed platform for ronment for sport. Our role is Nike branding replaced with audiences as well as offering our fashion. athletes, fans and others to re- to ensure that the investigations Jordan's iconic "Jumpman" loyal fans around the world the Fans will also be snapping port misconduct, and integrity are conducted with appropriate logo -- the famous silhouette most stylish club merchandise”. PSG’s Kylian Mbappe with a news jersey in Paris on Thursday, after up this eagerly-awaited Paris issues in global sport. due diligence and with as much of the eponymous brand origi- Michael Jordan added: the presentation of the team’s outfit with an acronym ‘Jordan’.(AFP) Saint-Germain x Jordan col- Reports coming in include transparency as possible, with- nator and NBA legend Michael “Jordan Brand and Paris Saint- lection via PRE-ORDER from allegations of match-fixing, out breaching the confidential- Jordan. Germain share a distinct posi- September 13 on store.psg.fr/ doping, sexual exploitation, ity of the reporting process”. PSG and Jordan have been tion in sport and style, so to the Jordan Brand means phe- brings us many titles. Jordan, and from September corrupt club ownership practic- All cases submitted through working together for several partner with the club is a natu- nomenal, magic, irreverent. It While Nike remains Paris 14 in the Paris Saint-Germain es, human trafficking and other the hotline are reviewed under years but this marks the first ral fit. We’re excited to unite is perfect for Paris and for the Saint-Germain’slong-term kit online and official stores, in- accusations of criminal activ- the SIU Risk Matrix for due time the pair have produced a these two passionate communi- Champions League. It is a huge manufacturers, this new inno- cluding the brand-new boutique ity in sport. The Sport Integrity diligence and validity. special edition football kit that ties by putting the Jumpman on responsibility to carry Jordan’s vative deal with Jordan Brand opened with Edifice in Tokyo, as Hotline platform is supported Certain cases that have not will actually be worn in com- the chest of Paris Saint-Germain name on a shirt and we look will strengthen the club’s repu- well in the Nike/Jordan stores. by a specialist ethics and case- met the threshold have now petitive matches. to continue fuelling the energy forward to an excellent season. tation as an icon of sport and This is in line with Paris Saint- management agency based in been closed. Other cases have Nasser al Khelaifi, Chair- for sport and style globally.” Two partners that are cham- style, leading the way as one of Germain’s strategy to develop Canada which operates the hot- been forwarded to relevant law man & CEO at Paris Saint-Ger- Discovering the collection, pions, both Paris and Jordan, the trendsetters in world foot- a strong network of premium line around the clock, fielding enforcement entities and sports main said: “The collaboration Neymar Jr. declared: “For me, so I really hope this connection ball. stores all around the world. confidential reports via phone, authorities for follow up.