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14 Thursday, July 18, 2019 Sports Atletico Madrid sign England’s Mane, Mahrez emerge from Salah Trippier

Reuters MADRID shadow to steal AFCON show England right back Kieran Trippier has signed for Atleti- The two have been co Madrid from Tottenham instrumental in Hotspur, the two clubs said on To be in the final of the Wednesday. leading their sides Africa Cup of Nations is Atletico did not say how into Friday’s final something unbelievable. much they will pay for Trip- I think we have been very pier, 28, although British good in this tournament. media reported the deal was Reuters worth 20 million pounds CAIRO We scored 12 goals and plus variables. conceded two, that is the Trippier played a leading The Africa Cup of Nations in source of our confidence. role in England’s run to the Egypt was perfectly set up for last four of the 2018 World to lead his Cup, scoring from a free kick team to the title on home ter- in their 2-1 semi-final defeat ritory and crown his career but the shootout. by Croatia. ’s Riyad Mahrez and Although both won ma- He also helped Spurs to Senegal’s Sadio Mane have jor club titles this season -- the Champions League final stolen the show. Mahrez the English Premier for the first time in their his- The two players have been League with Manchester City tory last season, where they instrumental in leading their and Mane the Champions were beaten 2-0 by Liverpool sides to Friday’s final at the League with Liverpool -- they in Atletico’s Wanda Metropol- Cairo International stadium agreed that winning the AF- itano stadium. where Senegal will attempt to CON for their countries would “With this signing, we add win their maiden title and Al- be something special. to our team a fantastic and ex- geria the first since 1990. “To be in the final of perienced player who comes It will be the second time the Africa Cup of Nations is to us from the Champions they have met in the current something unbelievable,” League runners-up,” Atletico tournament with Algeria out- Mahrez said. said in a statement on their muscling Senegal to win 1-0 in “I think we have been very website. the group stage. good in this tournament. We “The Englishman is a ver- Salah has been voted Afri- Algeria’s Riyad Mahrez celebrates scoring the winning goal against Senegal’s forward Sadio Mane in action against Tunisia during their scored 12 goals and conceded satile full back who can also ca’s Player of the Year for the Nigeria during the AFCON semi-final, recently. (EPA-EFE) semi-final clash at the 30 June Stadium.(AFP) two, that is the source of our play in midfield and has a fan- past two years but his interest confidence.” tastic right foot. in the tournament ended in shoulders of their star players. fore lashing home a left-foot portance for Senegal. stage without winning a game Mane, meanwhile, said be- “Because of all this, we round of 16 as the hosts im- “I do not like highlighting shot in the 3-0 quarter-final although Mahrez scored twice forehand that he would happi- welcome Trippier to the Atleti ploded and were knocked out players. We need to put a lit- win over Guinea and scored Happy relationship in the 2-2 draw with Zimba- ly swap his Champions League Family and wish him the best by South Africa. tle less focus on Mahrez if we the winner in the semi-final Neither player had an especial- bwe. medal for an AFCON one. of luck at his new home.” The 27-year-old almost want to make this a big tour- against Nigeria with a stun- ly happy relationship with the Mane, also taking part “To win for my country, Trippier is the third de- seemed to be trying too hard, nament for us,” said Algeria ning free kick deep into stop- tournament before this year. for the third time, played two which has never won an AF- fender to join Atletico in the taking on opposing defences at the page time. Mahrez scored one goal and matches in 2015 when his side CON, would be magnificent,” close season after Brazilian single-handedly as his team start of the finals. Mane has netted three played in all four games as Al- went out in the first round. he said. “I am even ready to pairing Felipe and Renan Lodi mates ran out of ideas. Mahrez has responded goals although he has also geria reached the quarter-finals Two years ago in Gabon, trade a Champions League while reports in the Spanish Senegal, beaten in the with three goals, two of missed two penalties, prompt- in 2015 where they lost to even- he scored two goals but could against an AFCON. The re- media say Spain centre back 2002 final, and Algeria, on the them gems. ing him to abdicate responsi- tual champions Ivory Coast. not prevent a quarter-final turn to would be ex- Mario Hermoso is also set to other hand, have been careful He produced a delightful bility for spot- kicks, but there Two years later, Algeria elimination by Cameroon, traordinary. It would be my sign for Diego Simeone’s side. to lift the responsibility off the touch in controlling a pass be- has been no denying his im- were knocked out in the group missing the decisive penalty in craziest dream.”

Spaniard Carlos Alos unveiled as QSC coach beIN to broadcast 2019 AFCON final with 12 special documentaries Tribune News Network ly by beIN. beIN SPORTS HD Doha MAX 1, MAX 2 and the news channel will also show a total The final of the hugely suc- of 75 hours of programs dedi- cessful Total Africa Cup of cated to the final. Nations Egypt 2019 gets un- The final between Algeria derway as Algeria take on Sen- and Senegal will be available egal live and exclusive on beIN in 3 languages – Arabic, Eng- SPORTS. lish and French as well as on More than 600 million site commentary and report- viewers have followed the ers. beIN will also show live tournament live and exclusive reactions from different parts on beIN SPORTS – and with of the world, including Alge- the final yet to be played, even ria, Qatar, France, UK and more viewers are set to tune in Morocco. to watch one of the most excit- The final will take place ing AFCON tournaments to his team qualify to the final for for a chance to lift the AFCON at 22:00 time on July date. the 3rd time in Algerian foot- trophy. Both players have also 19 at the Cairo International The Algerians, led by their ball history. competed for the English Pre- Stadium in Egypt live on talisman Riyad Mahrez, de- Senegal, on the other mier League trophy. beIN SPORTS HD MAX 1, 2 QNB Stars League side Qatar SC presented former Royal Army Club of Morocco coach Carlos Alos as feated a strong Nigerian team hand, defeated a resilient Tu- beIN’s coverage for the To- and 4K with presenter Lakh- the club’s new head coach. The former Spanish goalkeeper has had a string of coaching roles, winning on Sunday to book a place in nisian side to book a place in tal Africa Cup of Nations Egypt dar Berriche and beIN stars the Kazakhstan Cup in 2017 with FC Kairat. Alos replaces former Argentina coach Sergio Batista and the final. The Manchester City their 2nd ever AFCON final. 2019 final will span through- Tarek Dhiab, Rafik Saifi, Yu- will be tasked with the challenge for a top finish for the Kings, who only secured their top flight status star scored a remarkable free Football fans will be excited out the day with 12 special suf Chippo and Egyptian leg- after winning a playoff against second division runners-up Muaither SC. kick in the 95th minute of the to see both Riyad Mahrez and documentaries dedicated to end Mohamed Abutrika. match to seal the win and help Sadio Mane go head to head the final – produced exclusive-

Pogba shines as United thrash old rivals Leeds in friendly Infantino says African football will AFP magic in the 27th minute from Perth, Australia Marcus Rashford, a livewire in the first half. ‘significantly improve’ with FIFA help shined as an un- After a wondrous dribble der-pressure Manchester Unit- past the lead-foot defence, the ed stepped up their pre-season 21-year-old expertly tapped it Reuters 11-point plan. June as part of a corruption clared champions but CAF campaign with a 4-0 thrashing past Casilla. CAIRO Suggestions in the plan, investigation. then back-tracked and or- of old rivals Leeds on Wednes- Manager Ole Gunnar Solsk- seen by Reuters, included pos- Ahmad has denied wrong- dered a replay. Both clubs day. jaer changed his entire lineup at FIFA President Gianni Infan- sible changes to the format of doing in several media inter- have since appealed to the United had faced criticism half-time in a repeat of Satur- tino said on Wednesday that CAF competitions, a review of views but has not responded Court of Arbitration for Sport after an unconvincing 2-0 vic- day’s match against Perth. the unprecedented move to refereeing and a task force to to repeated requests by Reu- (CAS), asking to be declared tory over a depleted Perth Glory United continued to dic- step in and jointly administer improve stadium security. ters for comment on the spe- champions. on the weekend. tate, with Phil Jones scoring a African football with the re- Other points included cific allegations against him. The ongoing Africa Cup In a much-needed tonic, the thumping header from a corner gional body CAF will “signifi- a review of CAF’s judicial FIFA has confirmed there of Nations was only awarded Red Devils clinically dismantled kick in the 51st minute. cantly improve” the sport on bodies, full transparency of is an ethics investigation into to Egypt in January after the Leeds, who have high hopes of Anthony Martial rounded the continent. money flows and implemen- Ahmad, although he has not original hosts Cameroon were returning to the English Pre- out a spectacular performance Infantino also brushed tation of good governance been suspended. stripped of the right to stage mier League for the first time in the 68th minute by convert- aside suggestions that there principles. The second leg of the Af- the tournament. since 2004. ing a penalty after Tahith Chong was widespread opposi- “What counts is that we rican Champions League final CAF vice-president Pogba, who has been linked was taken down in the box. tion to the move which fol- decide to cooperate, that the was abandoned in May in a Amaju Pinnick said it was with a move to Juventus and The first clash in eight years lowed corruption allegations highest FIFA administrator row over the absence of the wrong to say that FIFA were Real Madrid, starred in Unit- between the one-time bitter en- against CAF president Ah- is coming to work with CAF... technology when it had been taking over. ed’s dominant first-half and was emies fizzled out, but a near ca- mad Ahmad. to improve African football FIFA President Gianni Infantino scheduled to be used. “We want to change the part of a pretty chain of passing pacity Perth Stadium crowd of FIFA is sending its Sen- significantly,” Infantino told When the referee disal- narrative from takeover to to set up 17-year-old Mason 55,000 underlined the rivalry’s egalese secretary general reporters. March to FIFA’s ethics com- lowed an effort by Wydad partnership and collabora- Greenwood’s first senior goal in stature. Fatma Samoura on a ninth- “This is about democracy. mittee by CAF general sec- Casablanca, they stormed off tion,” he said. “People just the seventh minute. was once month secondment from Au- We take on board all com- retary Amr Fahmy, who was in protest that VAR had not feel that they are taking over Moments later, a powerful again absent fuelling specula- gust to overhaul CAF which ments of everyone and to- then fired. been consulted, even though but it’s not the case. strike from the French midfield- tion he had been dropped from has been plagued by chaos. gether we try to do our best. Further allegations of they had been told before the “Basically, it’s to er was well saved by goalkeeper the squad amid reports he was Infantino attended a CAF The only thing I ask is to judge fraud have recently been game that the system was not strengthen our judicial, our Kiko Casilla. close to securing a move to Inter executive committee meet- on us on the results and not made against Ahmad, who operational. governance and our fiscal But it was only a matter Milan. ing on Wednesday where on speculation.” was detained and questioned Their Tunisian opponents discipline.....its pure collab- of time before United broke United said the Belgian suf- members were shown an Ahmad was reported in by French authorities in Esperance were initially de- oration.” through with a moment of fered a knock at training.