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Wednesday, June 3, 2020 FOOTBALL Shawwal 11, 1441 AH FIFA adds voice to GULF TIMES protests over Floyd’s death SPORT Page 4 MOTORSPORT F1 unveils 8-race schedule

Spielberg, Silverstone to in Europe from July 5 host two races each AFP Paris REVISED CALENDAR July 3-5: he curtailed sea- (Spielberg) son will start with two races July 10-12: Styrian Grand Prix behind closed doors in (Spielberg) on July 5 and July 12 followed July 17-19: T (Budapest) by six other grands prix in Europe, the organisers said yesterday. July 31-August 2: Formula One said it hoped to have (Silverstone) between 15 and 18 races in total, with the August 7-9: 70th Anniversary Grand season being completed in December. Prix (Silverstone) The F1 season was thrown into chaos August 14-16: with the cancellation of the traditional (Barcelona) curtain-raising August 28-30: in March only hours before practice was (Spa-Francorchamps) due to begin as the coronavirus pan- September 4-6: demic spread across the world. (Monza) Last week, the Austrian govern- ment sanctioned the season-opening Grands Prix will take place on their double-header at the Spielberg circuit original dates of August 30 and Sep- after F1 organisers “presented a com- tember 6, completing the European plete and professional plan” to combat part of the season. Each event will also the Covid-19 outbreak. The Hungarian include the Formula 2 and Formula 3 Grand Prix will be brought forward to categories. July 19 before a two-week break, fol- The blueprint for the rehashed sea- lowed by consecutive races in Britain son features further races in Asia and and events in Spain, Italy and Belgium. the Americas in September, October All will likely be run without spec- and November before finishing in the tators while participants must ad- Gulf in Bahrain and Abu Dhabi in De- here to strict safety protocols. Regular cember. health tests will be conducted with The 2020 season was to have fea- the number of team members and race tured a record 22 races, now it is set staff at the venue also reduced. to be the shortest campaign since “While we currently expect the 2009 with races in Australia, Monaco, season to commence without fans at France and the Netherlands cancelled. our races we hope that over the com- MotoGP is also expected to release ing months the situation will allow us A display of the trophies before the first practice session for the Formula One Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne on March 13, 2020. (AFP) an updated schedule shortly. to welcome them back once it is safe The first 11 races of the season have to do,” said F1 chief executive Chase made it a “logical” choice to stage the demic that has killed less than 700 team principal Christian Horner. some positive momentum. As a race been either postponed or cancelled Carey. season’s first two races. people in Austria, and more than over “It has been a huge effort by all in- team and racers, we are excited to get due to the global health crisis. MotoGP “But we know the return of Formula 375,000 worldwide. volved and the two events at the Red going again and put on a show for our organisers Dorna are awaiting Spanish 1 will be a welcome boost to sports fans ‘BLUEPRINT TO FOLLOW’ “Red Bull have pulled out all the Bull Ring will be a blueprint for all oth- fans.” Silverstone will host two races government approval to start the trun- around the world.” F1 managing di- With a local airport, the races can be stops to get the Austrian Grand Prix up er races to follow. in Britain on August 2 and 9, with the cated season with back-to-back races rector Ross Brawn last month said the held in an isolated environment, es- and running, in order to support a safe He added: “With the first eight races Spanish Grand Prix set for Barcelona at the Jerez circuit in Spain on July 19 circuit’s remote location sential in the fight against the - pan start to the Formula One season,” said of the calendar now confirmed we have on August 16. The Belgian and Italian and 26.

FOCUS ‘This is our generation’s challenge of a lifetime and we must remain patient and united to overcome it’

By Samuel Eto’o indoors. For many of them, football is later and said: “You are so good, I saw take the small things in life for granted Qatar2022.qa their outlet – from poverty, from lone- your match today. I’m going to talk to again’. liness, from sadness – and to take it your mother so you can keep playing.” There are many things that will away is heartbreaking. But it’s a sacri- That is how he gave me a pass to keep help us get through this. Small acts of o far, 2020 has been a year like fice that must be made in order to help playing. I was about 12 or 13 years old. kindness, for neighbours, for friends, no other in our lifetime. As the most vulnerable in our societies. From that moment on there was no for loved ones can mean the world to Covid-19 sweeps through con- looking back. I had the blessing of my people who may be feeling lonely, cut Stinents, countries and commu- MY CHILDHOOD WAS FOOTBALL, father and you could not keep me off off, bored or inactive. Once things im- nities in every corner of the world, it is FOOTBALL, FOOTBALL that football pitch. Day or night. From prove, sport – in particular football – fair to say that our generation has never During the pandemic, I have been there, it was one or two years before I will play a huge role in uniting people faced anything like this before. thinking about the wonderful memo- went to Europe, and my life changed again and lifting spirits. So, before I begin this piece, I would ries football brought me during my forever. It has also been heartening to see like to send my thoughts and prayers to childhood. I lived and breathed foot- so many initiatives taking off online. everyone who has been affected by this ball – but my parents were very hard OVERCOMING ADVERSITY I saw Generation Amazing’s virtual terrible virus, and express my gratitude on me. In the present, we must only think training sessions that started recently. to all of those working in key sectors to They did not accept the fact that I about getting through this time to- As I mentioned above, having football look after those who are sick – espe- played football because to them foot- gether. As a child – like millions of taken away as a kid would have been cially the frontline healthcare workers ball was something children played if others – I learned how to overcome unthinkable to me, so it is admirable who are risking their lives every day for tournaments and events have right- FOOTBALL WAS MY OUTLET they didn’t go to school. I was obvi- adversity; challenges that felt like they that Generation Amazing – which I am the rest of us. fully been postponed across the world. I think back to my own childhood ously going to school and I was not a would never end, tunnels that didn’t proud to call myself an ambassador for And a word of praise too for those in While this is obviously a necessary in Africa. I was born into a family of bad student, but I had a passion, which seem to have a light at the end and, at – has been so proactive in ensuring the other jobs – supermarket and phar- measure, I feel it is important – while seven. I grew up in a town not far from was football. times in new countries, isolation. young people of Qatar and around the macy workers, cleaners, aviation staff never wishing to trivialise matters – to Yaoundé, the political capital of Cam- I vividly remember one day I played These are all feelings and emotions world have an outlet to exercise, play and many other sectors; all working to say that when this is all over, we must eroon, and until I was seven or eight a game in my city and I had to hide in I’m sure many of us have been feel- football and continue to feel connected keep life as relatively normal as possible also look towards the joy that sport can years old, I lived there. Then my par- order to go play. What I didn’t know is ing recently, relating to this current to the World Cup. for the rest of us during this trouble- bring to our global community. While ents moved to Douala, which is the that my dad was with some friends in pandemic. But I think back to my at- I look forward to getting involved some time. Sports men and women are this virus has divided and isolated, economic capital, after my father took the bar in front of the field. Everything titude then, and draw upon some of with the programme again – online often described as heroes in the media, sport can unite and connect. a job as an accountant for a large con- I did that day in that game gave me my those characteristics I developed while and in person – in the near future. but what we do pales into insignificance My friend and fellow SC ambassador struction company. pass to play football freely. Because my working hard to make my way in the But for now, it really is one day at a when you see what these people across Tim Cahill wrote recently about the uni- Like billions of others, I grew up parents did not know (until that mo- world as a young man. time. So, I would just end this by say- the world have done over the past few fying power that major events such as playing football in the street with oth- ment) that I seemed to have a natural Some of these thought processes are ing to everyone: keep safe, stay at home weeks and months – they are the real the World Cup and Olympics can have er children. All of us together. Every talent for the game. valuable now. To maintain and to carry and enjoy the time with your loved heroes and my heart goes out to them all. on repairing hearts and minds. I could day. Life revolved around meeting my I was the hero of my neighbourhood on thinking – ‘this isn’t forever, soon ones. And when all this is over, let’s join Indeed, it is at times like this that not agree with Tim more, and I wish to friends and kicking a ball around. This after that game. That day, when I re- things will change and when they do, together and show the world how foot- sport seems irrelevant. Leagues, echo his words and sentiments here. terrible situation has forced everyone turned home, my father arrived a little we must be ready – and we will never ball can be its greatest unifying force. Gulf Times 2 Wednesday, June 3, 2020 CRICKET

SPOTLIGHT England confirm West Indies Test series in July AFP including players, match offi- avoiding a financial black hole, London cials, operational staff, essential with the ECB accounts for the venue staff, broadcasters and year 2019/20 published yester- media. day estimating the deficit to the ngland will play three “We are in daily dialogue with board from a loss of matchday Tests at home against government and our medical revenues, broadcast and spon- the West Indies in July, team, who have been incredibly sorship income this season at Esubject to government supportive during this period. £252mn ($316mn). clearance, the England and These are our proposed dates That followed a previous Wales Cricket Board announced and they remain subject to UK warning by ECB chief executive yesterday. government approval.” Tom Harrison that a wiped out The first Test will take place at The series should have started season could cost the English Southampton’s Ageas Bowl from at the Oval in London tomorrow, game £380mn. July 8-12, with the second and with the second and third Tests Yesterday saw the ECB report third Tests at Emirates Old Traf- originally scheduled for Edg- a record turnover of £228mn — ford in Manchester on July 16-20 baston and Lord’s. an increase of £56mn. and July 24-28. The ECB decided to move the In March, the ECB launched a The series had been due to matches to the Ageas Bowl and £61 mn aid package to help Eng- take place in June but was de- Old Trafford for reasons of bio- lish cricket cope with the finan- layed because of the coronavi- security. Both grounds have on- cial fallout from the pandemic. rus. site hotels where players and of- Pakistan are due to arrive in The West Indies, who agreed ficials can be closely monitored England for a three-Test series in principle to play last week, are for signs of Covid-19. later in the season, with England due to arrive in England on June Edgbaston, in Birmingham, also scheduled to play limited- 9 and will be based at Old Traf- will remain a “contingency overs matches against Australia ford for a three-week period of venue” and will be used to stage and Ireland. quarantine and training before additional training throughout The ECB said a decision on travelling down to Southamp- July. those matches and the women’s ton. Last week the ECB announced internationals against India and England and Wales Cricket it was pushing back the start of South Africa would be made at a Board (ECB) director of events its domestic season until August later date. Steve Elworthy said: “Our main at the earliest. Ian Watmore’s appointment objective is to deliver a safe en- But going ahead with interna- as ECB chairman was ratified In this file photo taken on August 17, 2017, England captain Joe Root plays a shot on the opening day of the first Test match against the West vironment for all stakeholders tional fixtures is seen as vital to yesterday. Indies at Edgbaston in Birmingham. (AFP)

FOCUS REPORT BCCI looking at August-September England skipper window for Indian players’ camp

IANS Root says Stokes can New Delhi he government of India has started the process of relaxing the lock- Tdown guidelines which were put in place since March 25 in an effort to fight the coro- be ‘captain fantastic’ navirus pandemic. And the Board of Control for Cricket in ‘He drags people with him and gets the best out of the players around him’ India (BCCI) is now looking at movement get further relaxed, a August-September window let’s see how things stand in a to host camp for the cricketers month or so and then we can with an eye to get them back in decide on whether the camp the zone. will be at the NCA or some- File photo of England’s Joe Root Speaking to IANS, a BCCI where else.” (left) and Ben Stokes. (AFP) official said that the board was Earlier, both Shreyas Iyer and looking at bringing the players Shubman Gill had told IANS together only after monsoon that they will need some time to to help them get back into the fine-tune their game and work grind and prepare them to get on the mental aspect by doing back to cricketing action after the hard yards at training post spending quite some time in- normalcy. doors. “We will need a few net ses- “Looking at getting ready for sions for sure to get the timing once monsoon ends. Should be back (as a batsman) and also to around the August-September get the muscle memory work- window that we will get the ing. Will be holding the bat players together and work on after a while also to have play- their game and get them back ers standing around as you face into the zone. You have to un- bowlers bowling at 140kph, it derstand that there is a muscle will not be easy to come back memory that needs tuning and into that zone and it will need a these guys are all profession- few training sessions as also the als. So, it will be more about the mental memory to settle down mental aspect than the physical completely,” said Iyer. aspect as they have already been “It is not going to be easy, but working on their fitness even at the same time we are pro- during lockdown,” the official fessionals and we have played pointed. for so many years to reach this Asked if the National Cricket stage, so it will not take us very Academy (NCA) would be the long. It will be a good challenge venue, the official said: “Too for us to overcome and get start- early to say that. Let inter-state ed with cricket,” he explained.

ICC must speak out against social injustice: Sammy Former West Indies captain Darren Sammy has urged cricket’s global governing body and its member nations to speak out against social in- justice following the death of an African-American man in US police custody on May 25. The death of George Floyd, a 46-year-old black man, after being pinned beneath a white officer’s knee for nearly nine AFP the birth come what may, with an incident outside a nightclub. ROOT RETURNS TO He said he felt refreshed as he minutes has reignited racial also part of the problem”. London Stokes in line to take over. Since then he has played a TRAINING aims to improve on a record of tensions in the United States ICC officials were not immedi- Root has no doubt the star starring role during England’s The 29-year-old was back in the 48 Test fifties but only 17 hun- and prompted condemna- ately available for comment. all-rounder would cope with triumphant World Cup cam- nets for the first time this sea- dreds. tions from the world of sport. His former team mate Chris ngland skipper Joe Root the extra burdens of captaincy. paign and scored a stupendous son on Monday, working with “Hopefully that has a posi- “@ICC and all the other Gayle also posted a state- believes Ben Stokes “I think if Ben was captain he unbeaten Test hundred as Eng- former England coach Peter tive impact on both sides of my boards are you guys not see- ment on social media, saying would make a “fantastic would be fantastic,” said Root. land beat Australia at Heading- Moores at Trent Bridge. cricket and we can start seeing ing what’s happening to ppl “Black life matters just as any captain” if he has to hand “One of his great qualities as ley. “There are obviously a lot of a few more converted scores like me? Are you not gonna other life!” Gayle said he had E speak against the social experienced racist abuse over the reins when he becomes vice-captain and as a leader is Although England want to protocols put in place, but it and England winning plenty of a father again. he sets the example, the way he keep their squad in a secure wasn’t too dissimilar to how you games,” he added. injustice against my kind...” himself during the course of The England and Wales goes about his training, how he “bubble” to prevent the spread would normally go about a net England fast bowler Jofra Sammy said in a series of his long career. Cricket Board (ECB) still plan wants to bowl in difficult cir- of COVID-19, they have said session,” said Root. Archer has suggested crowd emotional tweets. “Even within teams as a Black to stage a full international pro- cumstances, the way he stands players will be allowed to spend “To start with, everything noise is pumped into grounds to “now is not the time to be man I get the end of the gramme despite the coronavi- up in different scenarios with time between matches with seems a million miles an hour. compensate for the lack of fans silent. I wanna hear u,” the stick,” he said. rus-shortened season. the bat. their families. Slowly, as a few hours went at the matches. St Lucia all-rounder, who led The England and Wales Crick- The schedule will begin with “He drags people with him “The start of July is the due on, it seemed to come back to “It depends if they’re saying West Indies to Twenty20 et Board tweeted a photo of a three-Test series against the and gets the best out of the date, so that complicates things me. By the end of it, I felt really I should be sacked in the morn- World Cup titles in 2012 and wicket-keeper Jos Buttler, West Indies, starting on July 8 players around him.” slightly,” said Root. good.” ing,” joked Root. 2016, said. The 36-year-old spinner Adil Rashid and their at Southampton — around the Stokes was restored to the “In terms of the bubble, and And Root said his enforced “But a few Barmy Army said that if the world of Barbados-born quick Jofra time that Root’s wife is due to England vice-captaincy after the pregnancy, it’s always an break from cricket had allowed chants a couple of times a ses- cricket, even after watching Archer with the message: “We give birth to their second child. missing the 2017/18 Ashes in evolving thing, it’s being dis- him time to think about his sion would be nice. If we need a the video of Floyd’s death, did stand for diversity, We stand The England captain said Australia, before being acquit- cussed currently with the medi- game both as a captain and a wicket or something, I’m sure not take a stand, “...you are against racism.” – Reuters yesterday that he would attend ted on an affray charge following cal team.” batsman. the lads would appreciate that.” Gulf Times Wednesday, June 3, 2020 3 SPORT

NBA SPOTLIGHT Floyd’s death: Celtics’ Poirier joins protests Coaches keen on using with teammates ‘power and platform to ‘We have a responsibility to stand up and speak out for affect change’ those who don’t have a voice’ DPA Atlanta

BA coaches are tak- ing a stand. Hawks coach Lloyd Pierce Nlast week spoke out Celtics center Vincent Poirier. against racism and the case of George Floyd, who died May 25 Reuters white Minneapolis police of- after a Minneapolis police of- Paris ficer kneeling on the neck of ficer was recorded pressing his Floyd, 46, for nearly nine min- knee onto Floyd’s neck as he lay utes before he died on May 25, on the ground in handcuffs for eltics center Vincent triggering outrage and pro- nearly nine minutes. The officer, Poirier says he took tests across the United States. Derek Chauvin, has since been part in a protest with Poirier added that there had charged. CNBA teammates Mar- been similar issues in France, When Pierce shared his cus Smart and Enes Kanter in highlighting the case of thoughts, he mentioned that it Boston on Sunday over the 24-year-old black man Adama was about more than words and killing of George Floyd, an un- Traore, who died in 2016 while expressing emotion — it’s about armed black man who died in being driven to a police station taking action to address the is- police custody in Minneapolis following his arrest over an al- sue. last week. tercation. The circumstances As a member of a seven-per- “Even as someone who is of Traore’s death are still un- son committee that the National white this must concern me,” der investigation by justice Basketball Coaches Associa- Poirier told French sports daily authorities. tion created to discuss issues of L’Equipe yesterday. Poirier, who signed for the race and solutions to injustice, “It touches me since I Celtics in 2019, said he want- Pierce, who volunteers with the have black team mates, black ed to use his standing in the Georgia Innocence Project and is friends, my wife is of mixed sports world to bring attention passionate about using his plat- race. to such issues. form to help others, is doing just “I can walk the streets freely “At the time of Adama that. and I want it to be the case for Traore, I did not have this rec- The committee met for the everyone. It bothers me that ognition but now that I have first time Saturday, met again it’s not the case,” the French- it, I try to use it. The fact that Sunday and will meet again man added. I play for Celtics has an extra Tuesday, Pierce said. When it Video footage showed a impact,” he said. comes to what action they’ll take and suggest, they’re focus- ing on what is sustainable. MLB “The action is the challenging part, because there’s so many things you want to try and cover and so many things that are pre- Owners float idea of sented, and ideas,” Pierce said. “But the word we’re throwing out is ‘sustainable.’ What’s going fewer games, agree to to be sustainable, what’s going to have a lasting impact?” Monday morning, the NBCA Atlanta Hawks head coach Lloyd Pierce. (TNS) pay prorated salaries released a statement on Floyd’s death. The statement was signed “As a diverse group of leaders, positive change in our commu- cal, whether it’s the NAACP or “It’s tough, because I don’t DPA third of a season to one-half by all 30 current NBA head we have a responsibility to stand nities. We have the power and getting the Innocence Project know the answers to the sys- Los Angeles of a coaches and three former ones, up and speak out for those who platform to affect change, and involved, or getting some politi- temic change that we need and season. Union officials also and more than 100 assistant don’t have a voice — and to stand we will use it.” cians that have been working on we’re all striving for,” Pierce expressed frustration that coaches. It begins with heart- up and speak out for those who According to ESPN, Pierce policy change involved,” Pierce said. “I do know it’s going to re- or weeks now, Major owners have floated three pro- felt condolences and prayers for don’t feel it is safe to do so. Wit- is joined by Spurs coach Gregg said. “The word ‘sustainable’ is quire appropriate education, it’s League Baseball play- posals publicly but made one Floyd’s family and continues: nessing the murder of George Popovich, Warriors coach Steve so important for us because it going to require more work than ers have insisted on actual proposal to the union. “As NBA coaches — both head Floyd in cold blood and in broad Kerr, Cavaliers coach JB Bick- isn’t just a conversation we need we’re seeing with the protesting Fprorated salaries for The players collectively and assistant coaches — we lead daylight has traumatised our erstaff, Jazz coach Quin Snyder, to keep having, we do need to get by the individuals. I think the any games played this year. would make about 3.8bn dol- groups of men, most of whom nation, but the reality is that former Knicks and Grizzlies into action. How do we better emotional side is now. The effort After players shot down the lars in the traditional 162- are African American, and we African Americans are targeted coach David Fizdale and former engage law enforcement?” and the work ethic and every- first two concepts owners game season and about 2.7bn see, hear and share their feelings and victimised on a daily ba- Pistons, Magic and Heat coach Having conversations and thing that’s required to actu- suggested to change the salary dollars under the offer the un- of disgust, frustration, helpless- sis. As NBA coaches, we cannot Stan Van Gundy. The commit- NBA coaches show unity is one ally impact and create change is, structure, owners appeared ion pitched Sunday, according ness and anger,” the statement treat this as an isolated incident tee has discussed “a ton” of of the first small steps, Pierce what’s going to happen when the ready Monday to concede on to a Spotrac study. read. “The events of the past few of outrage. ideas, Pierce said, but they’re added, but a more concrete protest goes away? That’s edu- prorated salaries by shorten- Under the sliding scale weeks — police brutality, racial “We are committed to work- still in the early stages of brain- plan is to come. It’s about what cation, as a young person. This ing the season so radically that of pay cuts beyond prorated profiling and the weaponisation ing in our NBA cities with lo- storming. “I don’t know what change can occur even after pro- isn’t taught in school. Systemic player payout would barely salaries the owners proposed of racism are shameful, inhu- cal leaders, officials and law is going to be attainable, I don’t tests around the nation, includ- racism isn’t taught in school. change from what the owners last week, players would mane and intolerable. enforcement agencies to create know what’s going to be practi- ing in Atlanta, come to a stop. There’s no class on this.” last offered. have made about 933mn dol- On the day after the play- lars over an 82-game season. ers pitched a 114-game sea- With prorated salaries over LOSS son with prorated salaries, the 50 games, players would make owners considered a 50-game about 1.17 bn dollars. season under the same terms. With teams hoping to open The number of games half- training camps this month and way between 114 and 50 is 82 start the season next month, NBA Hall of Famer Unseld dies at 74 — the very number of games both sides have started to put the owners pitched last week sweeteners on the table, in- Reuters work off the court that will truly leave an — but splitting the financial cluding an expanded postsea- Los Angeles impactful legacy and live on through the difference in half might not be son, easing up on the luxury many people he touched and influenced so easy. tax and salary deferrals. throughout his life of basketball and be- The union did agree Sunday The number of games is on BA Hall of Famer Wes Unseld yond.” to a radical realignment this the table too: ESPN, which died yesterday morning, his Unseld was named both the NBA season, in which the tradition- first reported the develop- family and the Washington Rookie of the Year and the NBA MVP in al divisional alignment would ment, said the owners could go NWizards announced in a joint 1968-69, joining Wilt Chamberlain as be scrapped, and whatever as high as 60 games. However, statement. He was 74. one of only two players ever to accom- schedule is agreed to would a source told the Los Angeles The family said that Unseld passed plish the feat. He averaged 13.8 points be played completely in a geo- Times the number of games away peacefully following lengthy and a career-best 18.2 rebounds while graphic region. The Los Ange- could go as low as 42, in which health issues, most recently with pneu- playing all 82 games that season. A year les Dodgers and Angels would case players would make about monia. later, he averaged a career-best 16.2 play in a 10-team western di- 985mn dollars. “He was the rock of our family — an points to go along with 16.7 rebounds vision, along with the other On March 26, the parties extremely devoted patriarch who rev- while again playing 82 games. teams in the National League agreed that players would be eled in being with his wife, children, A five-time All-Star, Unseld averaged West and American League paid prorated salaries for any friends and teammates,” the family said. 10.8 points and 14.0 rebounds in 984 ca- West. An industry source games played this season, so a “He was our hero and loved playing and reer games after being selected by Balti- confirmed the development, half-season would mean a 50 working around the game of basketball more with the second overall pick of the which was first reported Mon- per cent pay cut. for the cities of Baltimore and Washing- 1968 NBA Draft. day by the Boston Globe. The The owners say that lan- ton D.C., cities he proudly wore on his He later turned his attention to owners had not presented a guage did not envision games chest for so many years.” coaching, guiding the then-Bullets to a 50-game proposal to the union played without fans. They Unseld played for the Baltimore/Cap- 202-345 record from 1987-1994. or even committed to it among need players to take an ad- ital/Washington franchise for 13 seasons Unseld was inducted into the Nai- themselves as of late Mon- ditional pay cut, they say, or (1968-81), including being named the smith Hall of Fame in 1988. day, and they remain willing else they would lose more NBA Finals MVP in 1978, when he led “Those of us who were fortunate to consider other options, but money by playing those games the then-Bullets to their only NBA title. enough to spend time with Wes knew the commissioner’s office be- than by not playing them. The “On behalf of the Wizards organisa- him as a generous and thoughtful man lieves it has the unilateral right players say the owners have tion and the entire (Monumental Sports whose strong will was matched only by to set the length of schedule so not provided sufficient docu- & Entertainment) Family, I would like to his passion and drive for uplifting oth- long as it pays players a pro- mentation to support that as- extend our deepest sympathies and con- ers,” Wizards general manager Tommy rated salary. sertion. dolences to the Unseld family, including Sheppard said. “His physical prowess, The players were dismayed The owners publicly floated his wife Connie, daughter Kimberly, son undeniable talent and on-court de- to hear that after the commis- a 50-50 revenue-sharing plan Wes Jr. and his two grandchildren as well meanor may have struck fear in oppo- sioner repeatedly had invoked without actually propos- as his large number of extended fam- nents throughout the NBA but he will the need to get back on the ing it — the blowback made a ily and friends,” chairman and CEO of be remembered best as a mentor, leader field to provide entertainment formal proposal moot — and MS&E Ted Leonsis said in a statement. and friend.” for homebound Americans then proposed a sliding scale “We all admired Wes as the pillar of Unseld’s son, Wes Unseld, Jr., is an during a time of crisis. The of pay cuts, which the players this franchise for so long, but it was his assistant coach for the Denver Nuggets. owners now might prefer one- rejected. Gulf Times 4 Wednesday, June 3, 2020 SPORT

SPOTLIGHT ROUND-UP Woods urges calm over ‘shocking’ FIFA adds voice Floyd death AFP Los Angeles

olf superstar Tiger to protests over Woods called George Floyd’s death a “shock- Ging tragedy” but said violent protests were not the an- swer as unrest flared across the United States on Monday. Woods said he had the “utmost respect” for police and likened the situ- Floyd’s death ation to the Los Angeles riots of 1992, after four police were ac- quitted over the beating of mo- The global football body has asked competition organisers to use “common torist Rodney King. America is witnessing its most sense” with athletes who show messages of protest over Floyd’s death widespread protests since the 1960s after Floyd, an unarmed Reuters rules on removing shirts. black man, died while being ar- Bern FIFA, an organisation that has had zero rested in Minneapolis. Floyd, an tolerance for players expressing personal unarmed 46-year-old died after views about politics, religion and social being pinned beneath a white orld football’s governing issues on the field, has asked competition police officer’s knee for nearly body FIFA has joined sports organisers to use “common sense” with nine minutes. “My heart goes leagues, teams and players athletes who show messages of protest out to George Floyd, his loved Waround the globe to express over Floyd’s death. ones and all of us who are hurt- solidarity amid outrage over the death In a statement yesterday, the global ing right now,” Woods said in a of George Floyd, an unarmed black man football body said it “fully understands statement on Twitter. killed in police custody in the United the depth of sentiment and concerns ex- “I have always had the utmost States. The National Football League, pressed by many footballers in light of the respect for our law enforcement. National Hockey League and National tragic circumstances of the George Floyd They train so diligently to under- Basketball Association have put out case”. It added that applying the laws of stand how, when and where to statements about the racial injustice that the game was the responsibility of com- use force. This shocking tragedy comes a time when silence is be- sparked protests across the US but Major petition organisers, such as domestic clearly crossed that line.” Woods’ trayal” as well as tweeting “Just League Baseball has yet to make an offi- leagues, who FIFA said “should use com- statement follows strong com- because it doesn’t happen to you cial statement. From those four leagues, mon sense and have in consideration the ments from a number of athletes doesn’t mean it isn’t happening.” 74 of 123 teams (60%) have issued state- context surrounding the events. including NBA legend Michael “When you tweet about the ments on the protests according to re- “FIFA had repeatedly expressed itself Jordan, who said he was “plain lootings before you tweet about search by Axios. to be resolutely against racism and dis- angry”, and tennis player Coco the death of an unarmed black Only four of the NBA’s 30 teams have crimination of any kind... FIFA itself has Gauff, who asked: “Am I next?” man,” she posted on Monday. On not issued releases while fewer than half promoted many anti-racism campaigns “I remember the LA riots and Facebook, she posted a photo of (15) of the NFL’s 32 teams and just a third which frequently carry the anti-racism learned that education is the best a wall painting of Floyd’s face, as (10) of MLB’s 30 clubs made statements. message at matches organised under its path forward,” wrote Woods, the well as several others from a pro- Across those leagues the loudest sup- own auspices,” it added. 15-time major-winner. test under the hashtag “justice- port has come from the players, including Former West Indies captain Daren “We can make our points forgeorgefloyd”. Los Angeles Lakers’ Lebron James, New Sammy has urged cricket’s world gov- without burning the very neigh- Jersey Devils defenseman PK Subban, erning body, the International Cricket bourhoods that we live in. I hope MAYWEATHER OFFERS Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl-winning Council, and its member nations to speak that through constructive, hon- TO COVER FUNERAL quarterback Patrick Mahomes and New out against social injustice. “@ICC and est conversations we can build a COSTS FOR FLOYD York Yankees slugger Gincarlo Stanton. all the other boards are you guys not see- safer, unified society.” Meanwhile, boxing great Floyd Charlotte Hornets and owner and ing what’s happening to ppl like me? Are Mayweather has offered to cover former NBA great Michael Jordan and you not gonna speak against the social “SILENCE IS BETRAYAL” the funeral expenses for Floyd. golfer Tiger Woods, who rarely speak injustice against my kind...” he wrote in a Japanese tennis player Naomi The former five-division world out on social issues, have also called for series of tweets. Osaka has added her voice to champion’s promotional com- change. The voices of outrage, however, “Now is not the time to be silent. I protests over the death Floyd, pany, Mayweather Productions, are being heard well beyond US borders. wanna hear u,” the St Lucia all-rounder, criticising people for tweeting confirmed on Twitter that he had Several football players protested dur- who led West Indies to Twenty20 World more about lootings than his made the offer, and several local ing matches in Germany’s top-flight Cup titles in 2012 and 2016, said. death. media reports have said the fam- Bundesliga at the weekend, with Borus- Formula One drivers followed Lewis Osaka, who was born in Japan ily have accepted. sia Dortmund’s Jadon Sancho and Achraf Hamilton’s lead on Monday after he criti- to a Haitian father and Japanese Mayweather Productions and Hakimi displaying undershirts with the cised those in what he called the “white mother, has previously passed the boxer’s agency have yet to re- message, “Justice for George Floyd” on dominated sport” for failing to speak out her time in quarantine post- spond to a request for comment. Sunday. The German Football Associa- about Floyd’s death. Ferrari’s Charles ing lighthearted selfies in stylish Steve Bisciotti, the owner of tion (DFB) said it was reviewing the in- Leclerc said on Twitter he had felt “out clothes or by the side of a pool. the NFL’s Baltimore Ravens, cidents. England international Sancho of place and uncomfortable” sharing his But her social media feed pledged $1mn for social justice Dortmund’s English midfielder Jadon Sancho removed his shirt during a goal was shown a yellow card after removing thoughts on social media about the situa- changed following Floyd’s death, reform and said a group of former celebration to reveal an undershirt with a message “Justice for George Floyd” during his shirt but the DFB said it was not due tion but realised he had been “completely as she posted news footage of his and current players would decide the Bundesliga match against Paderborn on Sunday. (AFP) to his message but because he broke the wrong”. death and the statement “There which organisations benefit.

Ex-world FOCUS ACCIDENT motorcycling champ Ubbiali Former champ Spotakova shines British skateboarding Olympic dies aged 90 Milan: Italy’s former world as athletics get ‘Back on Track’ hopeful, aged 11, fractures skull motorcycling champion Carlo Ubbiali has died at the wo-time Olympic Reuters ther Stewart was quoted as say- age of 90 years in his native champion Barbora London ing by the BBC. “When she first Bergamo, the world champi- Spotakova stole the came to hospital, everyone was onship organisers announced show as athletics fearful for her life... Sky had the yesterday. Ubbiali, a fore- T returned to business across the leven-year-old skate- gnarliest fall she’s ever had and runner to legendary Italian Czech Republic on Monday, fol- boarder Sky Brown, is lucky to be alive...(she) re- racers Giacomo Agostini and lowing a drawn-out break due to who is hoping to be- mains positive and strong, the Valentino Rossi, won nine the coronavirus pandemic. Ath- come Britain’s youngest whole medical team is shocked world titles — six in 125cc and E letes were banned from tracks, Olympian next year, fractured to see her positivity.” three 250cc — between 1951 helplessly watching the Tokyo her skull and broke bones in At the 2021 Tokyo Games, and 1960. He stands joint Olympics being postponed until her left hand after falling from Brown is hoping to eclipse the third overall for the number next year and the European a ramp during a training session record set by swimmer Margery of world titles won, alongside Championships cancelled. in California. Hinton, who was 13 years and 43 Rossi and Britain’s Mike Hail- But the sport sprang back Brown posted a video of the days old when she competed at wood, who also won nine, and to life at 173 Czech venues on accident on Instagram but reas- the 1928 Olympics in Amster- behind Agostini, who leads Monday as both professionals sured supporters she was fine. dam. Brown, whose mother is the way with 15, and Spaniard and kids returned to competi- “I don’t usually post my falls or Skateboard GB said Brown Japanese and father British, is Angel Nieto’s 13. tion under the Czech Athletic talk about them... but this was had surgery on her hand and also an accomplished surfer Ubbiali won all his crowns, Federation’s ‘Back on Track’ Barbora Spotakova throws a javelin in Kladno, Czech Republic my worst fall. I just want eve- wrist on Monday and should with a brother named Ocean. apart from the first when he project. “I really like this idea during the ‘Back to the Track’ event. (AFP) ryone to know that it’s ok, don’t make a full recovery. Five sports, including base- rode for Mondial, with Italian and obviously it has made quite worry, I’m ok,” she said. “I’m The BBC reported that Brown ball, skateboarding and surf- stable MV Agusta, which Ago- a splash,” the 38-year-old ban from the Olympics and non-compliant late last year going to push boundaries for was taken to hospital by heli- ing, will feature in Tokyo as part stini would also go on to ride Spotakova, who holds the world other major sporting events after WADA found Moscow girls with my skating and surf- copter and was unresponsive on of the International Olympic for. “I have a great memory record with 72.28 metres, said. will be heard in early Novem- had provided it with doctored ing. I’m going for gold in 2021 arrival. “Sky landed head-first Committee’s revamp of the of Ubbiali,” said 77-year-old “I think we even showed a ber, the Lausanne-based Court laboratory data. CAS has said and nothing will stop me.” off a ramp on her hand,” her fa- Games programme. Agostini. “I was 10 years old decent performance, the coro- of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) the appeal will take place when he won everything and na crisis didn’t derail us and in said. behind closed doors “due to I dreamed of becoming like spite of everything we’re pretty In a list of hearings published the absence of an agreement BOTTOMLINE him one day. For me he was well prepared,” she added after on its website, CAS wrote that between all parties concerned” an example, an incentive and winning women’s javelin in the the appeal by RUSADA against despite WADA requesting that a source of inspiration. A real city of Kladno northwest of sanctions imposed by the the hearing be held in public. point of reference. He raced Prague with 63.69 metres. World Anti-Doping Agency Table tennis latest sport in Germany with his head, as a great cham- “I was really looking forward (WADA) would take place from BANNED US POLE pion, with intelligence and to competing because I’ve been Nov. 2-5 this year. VAULTER SAYS HE WAS HIGH cunning. At the time you didn’t training for a very long time Last year WADA barred Rus- ON CHOCOLATE to recommence with exhibition event see much on TV, I read his and I know I can perform, but sians from competing under American pole vaulter Cole DPA players who all live or train in hygiene concept with no spec- exploits in the newspapers.” I wanted to test it,” said Spota- their country’s flag at major Walsh who was suspended for Dusseldorf the western German city. tators, no change of ends, no Born in Bergamo, in kova, who won javelin golds at international events, including three months after failing a With all regular action and post-match handshakes, and a northern Italy on September Beijing 2008 and London 2012 the Olympics, for four years doping test said the cause was championships suspended or frequent change of balls which 22, 1929, Ubbiali also achieved and a bronze in Rio in 2016. after it found that Moscow not cannabis but chocolate. imo Boll first beat Swe- postponed, the Masters was the were all disinfected. numerous victories in the Looking forward to the had provided it with doctored Walsh, 10th at the last World den’s Kristian Karlsson brainchild of German national It follows similar small events famous Tourist Trophy con- prospect of competing in Tokyo laboratory data. Athletics Championships in and then fellow-Ger- team coach Joerg Rosskopf, a in tennis in the country where tested on the natural circuit at the age of 39, she said: “I feel The sanctions also bar Russia Qatar in 2019 tested positive for man Steffen Mengel to former doubles world cham- the Bundesliga was the first ma- of the Isle of Man. Renowned T I’m in a good shape. I only hope from hosting or bidding for carboxy-THC, the main active win a table tennis exhibition pion. jor football league to resume ac- for his safe riding, Ubbiali re- it will last, a year perhaps?” major sporting events for a ingredient in cannabis. tournament — the latest sport He brought in the local tion and the basketball top flight mains famous for never being four-year period. RUSADA was “I ate a chocolate bar con- to recommence in Germany Borussia Dusseldorf club who is also to follow on the weekend. injured in racing, retiring aged CAS TO HEAR APPEAL suspended in 2015 after WADA taining THC to help me sleep amid the coronavirus pandem- provided the facility and are The tournament in Dussel- 31 years. He was the last living AGAINST RUSSIA’S OLYMPIC found evidence of mass doping during a flight, I didn’t imagine ic. Boll, a seven-time European five-time European cham- dorf continues every week for rider to participate in the first BAN IN NOVEMBER in Russian athletics. it would represent enough singles champion and three- pions, and the club’s foreign the next three months but play- edition of the world motorcy- The Russian anti-doping The agency was condition- carboxy-THC in my body to time Olympic team event med- players were also invited to fill ers could change although most cle championship in 1949. agency’s (RUSADA) appeal ally reinstated in Septem- make me positive on a test,” allist, was the star of the two- the ranks. Local authorities ap- of them are in the national team against the country’s four-year ber 2018, but was declared Walsh posted on social media. day Dusseldorf Masters with 16 proved their strict safety and or play in or near the city.

Wednesday, June 3, 2020 GULF TIMES SPORT

BUNDESLIGA QFA to participate in AFC General Secretaries’ Leipzig move into third Conference Doha: Qatar Football Associa- tion (QFA) will tomorrow par- ticipate in the conference of the General Secretaries of the National Federations, which is organised by the Asian Foot- spot with win at Cologne ball Confederation (AFC). QFA will be represented at the conference by its Secretary General Mansour ‘We are back on course for the Champions League which is our goal, but the pressure is great’ al-Ansari. The meeting will be held via video conferencing. AFP seven minutes. Al-Ansari will give a special Berlin The sides were level 13 minutes later presentation during the two- as Schick headed home Angelino’s cross day conference, on most im- to start the flutter of goals. portant achievements of the B Leipzig returned to third Things went from bad to worse for Qatar Football Association. place in the Bundesliga with an Gisdol’s men four minutes later as Cor- The latest developments of entertaining 4-2 victory at Co- doba was forced off with an injury and the Covid-19 pandemic and its logne on Monday night. Jhon replaced by Anthony Modeste. Leipzig’s impact on Asian competitions R and football management will Cordoba claimed the early advantage for took the lead eight minutes from the the home side but Leipzig scored four in break as Christopher Nkunku claimed also be discussed. 37 minutes, including Timo Werner’s his first goal since January. On the other hand, the AFC 31st in all competitions, to climb back Austria midfielder Konrad Laimer Competition Department via above Borussia Moenchengladbach played a clever ball into the box and video conferencing, will hold and Bayer Leverkusen in the hunt for a former Paris Saint-Germain attacker a meeting today to set new Champions League place. Nkunku dinked his finish over the - on dates for the AFC Champions “We wanted the three points, we suc- rushing Timo Horn. League matches that sus- ceeded. But it is annoying that we fell Leipzig went further ahead three pended in mid-February. behind early and wasted a few chanc- minutes into the second-half as Wern- es,” Leipzig’s managing director Oliver er, who has been linked with a move to QATAR OLYMPIC Mintzlaff said. “We are back on course Premier League leaders Liverpool, raced ACADEMY ANNOUNCES for the Champions League which is our clear in a rapid counter-attack and beat JUNE AGENDA goal, but the pressure is great. Everyone Horn with a side-footed finish. The Qatar Olympic Academy has to go all in, be totally focused and Cologne hit back four minutes later as has announced the calendar focused,” he added. Leipzig failed to clear outside their area of its courses for June, which The hosts’ boss Markus Gisdol made and Modeste curled home a shot. Leip- includes three different cours- four changes from Wednesday’s loss zig’s two-goal lead was re-established es, in addition to the sixth at Hoffenheim, starting Rafael Czi- less than two minutes later as Spain semester of the Master of chos in place of suspended Sebastian midfielder Dani Olmo scored his first Sports Law. The first course Bournaauw, red carded in the defeat. goal since joining Leipzig in January will be for management and Leipzig’s Julian Nagelsmann switched with a curling shot of his own from the organisation of sporting both his wing-backs from Wednesday’s edge of the box. events on June 8, then a draw to Hertha Berlin as Angelino, on Substitute Modeste seemed to have course Modern management loan from Manchester City, and French won the chance to reduce the advantage in sports institutions, which youth international Nordi Mukiele with 18 minutes left but was denied a lasts for ten days. The June started. The home side took the early penalty by VAR after Lucas Kloster- courses will be concluded lead as Cordoba poached for his 10th mann’s tackle. with the re-creation of a crisis home goal of the campaign. With two minutes remaining Mod- and risk management course Midfielder Elvis Rexhbecaj’s effort este then wasted a one-on-one with in sporting events, which was deflected onto the far post and the Co- Peter Gulasci and Nagelsmann’s Leipzig Leipzig’s forward Patrik Schick (left) and Cologne’s defender Toni Leistner (centre) and goalkeeper Timo Horn vie for the ball launched last April. (QNA) lombian finished from the rebound after held on for three points. during the Bundesliga match in Cologne, Germany on Monday. (AFP)

PREMIER LEAGUE SPOTLIGHT Klopp’s ‘passion’ restored as Spain’s health ministry considering English football nears return allowing fans to return to matches AFP Reuters London Madrid

iverpool manager Jurgen pain’s health ministry is weighing up Klopp cannot wait for whether to let fans back into football English football’s return stadiums when the season restarts Lafter a three-month lay- Slater in June after a three-month off due to the coronavirus- pan pause due to the new coronavirus pandemic, demic and promised to celebrate Health Emergency Coordinator Fernando the Premier League title in style Simon said yesterday. when it is safe to do so. Simon explained that regions which had Liverpool are just two wins moved into phase three of the de-escalation away from securing their first process could be authorised to hold matches league title in 30 years. The Reds with spectators but added that they might held a commanding 25-point be prevented from doing so in the interest of lead over Manchester City when sporting fairness. play was halted in March. Klopp’s The top-flight is starting up again on June men could even clinch the title 11 with the Segunda Division resuming a day with victory in their first game later, and organising body La Liga has said all back if City lose to Arsenal in one matches should be played without support- of two games scheduled to take ebrate a sixth European Cup win. tered 100 two seasons ago. Liv- ers in order to prevent a second wave of the place on June 17, before the first And Klopp insisted there will erpool have already racked up 82 coronavirus outbreak. full round of matches the follow- be a parade to celebrate the title, points with 27 still to play for and But second-tier Las Palmas have started ing weekend. even if it is many months after Klopp does not want to see any a discussion about fans returning after their “I have missed it so much it’s the league is won. “If we become easing up towards the end of the president Miguel Angel Ramirez said he unbelievable,” Klopp told the champions, whatever celebra- campaign. hoped fans could attend their first match BBC. “I know it’s not the most tions are possible we will do as a “It’s nice to think about it but back against Girona. Simon said the issue important thing in life but it is team internally and with all our we are not champions yet and was discussed yesterday in an online meet- my passion. I hope the people are supporters in the moment we are we know that,” he said. “We ing between Health Minister Salvador Illa, Villarreal midfielder Santi Cazorla trains. looking forward to it because we allowed to do so again,” he added. know we are close but close is Sports Minister Irene Lozano and four La are.” “I can promise that if it hap- not there. There are 27 points Liga players including Barcelona’s Gerard “We haven’t given any firm answer as we in each region. The majority of provinces After such a long wait to win pens, there will be a parade as left for us and we will try eve- Pique and Atletico Madrid’s Koke. are obviously not in a position to do so yet are expected to move into phase three from the Premier League, Liverpool well. Whenever. Who cares! We rything to take them all. We are He added that the players and the depart- but it is true that the health minister has June 8, with the exception of the region of face the anti-climax of doing so only need one day when every- still not champions. We have to ment for sport do not want supporters at committed to evaluating the risks. And if Madrid, the province of Barcelona and some in front of empty stands with all body is able to come and then we play football games and we have matches until every club is allowed to have a region is in phase three (fans attending provinces in Castille Leon. La Liga presi- remaining 92 league games to be will do that.” to win them. We don’t want to them back. “The department for sport have matches) will be evaluated.” dent Javier Tebas has said the organisation played behind closed doors. A Klopp’s men are also well on stop winning after two games or agreed this with the players. That decision Spain, one of the countries in Europe is planning for supporters to return to sta- year ago to the day, tens of thou- course to smash the record points whatever it is. I don’t see results did not come from the health department worst-affected by the virus, imposed a diums in stages next season, which is due sands of fans poured onto the tally in the Premier League, set written in the stars; we have to as it’s not something we considered when strict lockdown in March but has been eas- to begin on Sept. 12, as long as they get the streets around Liverpool to cel- by Manchester City who regis- work really hard.” evaluating the risks,” Simon said. ing restrictions according to progress made green light from health authorities.

SWIMMING ROUND-UP Qatar to host FINA General Hasenhuttl signs new four-year deal with Southampton outhampton manager Ralph EVERTON’S MINA SIDELINED game when the season resumes. he attended a party in London while Assembly in 2021 Hasenhuttl has signed a new WITH THIGH INJURY Everton’s Moise Kean hosted a house four-year contract, the Premier Everton defender Yerry Mina is set to FODEN BREAKS DISTANCING party in April. Doha: The Qatar Swimming As- SLeague club announced yester- miss the start of the Premier League’s RULES TO PLAY AT BEACH sociation announced that Qatar day. The 52-year-old was appointed at return after suffering a partially torn Manchester City midfielder Phil Foden LYON SIGN TOKO EKAMBI will host the general assembly St Mary’s in December 2018 and turned thigh muscle, his club announced. has become the latest Premier League ON PERMANENT DEAL meetings of the International around his side’s fortunes after a hu- Mina, 25, sustained the injury in train- player to breach social distancing Lyon have signed Cameroon interna- Swimming Federation (FINA) in miliating 9-0 home defeat to Leicester ing last week and scans have confirmed guidelines amid the Covid-19 pandem- tional Karl Toko Ekambi on a perma- 2021. Qatar Swimming Federa- in October last year. Southampton were the Colombia centre-back will be ic after he was pictured having a kicka- nent four-year contract from Villarreal, tion president Khaleel al-Jaber 14th, seven points above the relegation sidelined for several weeks. bout at Formby beach on Merseyside. the French Ligue 1 outfit announced. said the international federa- zone, when the season was suspended The Premier League is due to resume British media reported that the The 27-year-old joined Lyon in January tions and FINA have great con- in March because of the coronavirus. on June 17 after the top tier was post- 20-year-old played football with on a loan deal with an option to buy fidence in Qatar, pointing out Hasenhuttl said he had no hesitation poned in March due to the coronavirus. members of the public and posed for for 11.5mn euros ($12.8mn), which ‘OL’ that Qatar’s hosting of this world about signing a deal that keeps him at Mina also had an injury-hit first season photographs, with the club set to speak have taken. congress is a confirmation of its the club until 2024. with Everton last term following his to Foden to remind him of his responsi- Toko Ekambi, who has scored three position and ability to host ma- “This, for me, was a simple decision,” move from Barcelona. bilities and to strictly follow govern- goals in 30 international appearances, jor events. said the Austrian. “Simple because of His latest fitness problem comes ment guidelines. netted twice in 12 games during his loan Al-Jaber pointed out that the the relationship that I have built with only a few days after Everton midfielder In April, City’s Kyle Walker was stint at Groupama Stadium. FINA general assembly meetings the club, the players and the fans, and journey that would bring emotion and Jean-Philippe Gbamin sustained a pulled up by the club after he breached He scored 24 times in 62 matches in 2021 will witness the election also because of the relationship they hopefully enjoyment. We have already serious Achilles injury. Gbamin will Britain’s lockdown rules by hosting over one and a half seasons with Vil- of a new board of directors of have built with me too. I said when I had some moments where we could undergo surgery this week. a party. Wolverhampton Wanderers larreal, having impressed with 17 goals FINA, which will govern the fed- arrived at the club that we were at the celebrate together, and some that have Everton will face table-topping midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White also in the 2017-18 Ligue 1 season while at eration for four years. (QNA) beginning of a long journey, and also a been emotional and also challenging.” Merseyside rivals Liverpool in their first broke lockdown rules last month when Angers.