QatarTribune Qatar_Tribune Robinson QatarTribuneChannel qatar_tribune stars with five-for as England secure in- nings win at Leeds SUNDAY, AUGUST 29, 2021 PAGE 15 Formula One in talks to stage a Grand Prix in Qatar this year: F1 Boss DPA and December 12 respective- despite the country remaining Spa-FRANCORCHAMPS (BELGIUM) ly, it means the season is set on the Government’s red list. to end with three races in the Domenicali added: “Real- FORMULA One boss Stefano Middle East. istically speaking, we are tar- Domenicali has revealed for the A second round in Bahrain geting 22 races and that would first time that talks have taken is the fall-back option if a deal be a huge success because that place over an inaugural Qatar to race in Qatar, the venue for number has never happened Grand Prix in November. next winter’s football World before in Formula One, and In an interview with the Cup, cannot be completed. we should not forget that, par- PA news agency, Domenicali “Yes, it is correct, there ticularly in a year of Covid.” also confirmed on Friday the have been talks (about a race Expected revised calendar revised calendar – which will in Qatar),” said Domenicali. August 29 - Belgian Grand Prix be presented to team bosses “I cannot confirm anything September 5 - Dutch Grand Prix ahead of qualifying for the Bel- or deny anything at this stage September 12 - Italian Grand gian Grand Prix on Saturday – because it would be wrong Prix will drop from 23 races to 22. from my side. September 26 - Russian Grand Although a deal is yet to be “We need to find a solution Prix finalised for a round in Qatar - for the Australian cancella- October 10 - Turkish Grand Prix set to take place at the Losail In- tion, and we will announce the October 24 - US Grand Prix ternational Circuit 20 miles out- calendar soon, hopefully be- November 7 - Mexican Grand Prix side of Doha – it is understood fore the end of this weekend.” Although a deal is yet to be finalised for a F1 round in Qatar – set to take place at the Losail International Circuit – it is understood to be the front- November 14 - Brazilian Grand to be the frontrunner to fill the Domenicali said both the runner to fill the vacant slot left by the cancelled Australian Grand Prix. Prix vacant slot left by the cancelled Mexican and Brazilian Grands November 21 - Qatar/Bahrain Australian Grand Prix. Prix are in line to go ahead, It is understood the rounds November 21. tory enforced quarantine for 10 but cancelled last week, will Grand Prix With Saudi Arabia and despite both countries being will be pushed back a week to That allows F1 bosses to thousands of staff of the seven not be replaced. December 5 - Saudi Arabian Abu Dhabi keeping their spots on the UK Government’s red November 7 and November get around the complications UK based teams. F1 bosses are still hope- Grand Prix as the concluding rounds of list due to the high number of 14, with Qatar set to form the of both Mexico and Brazil be- The Japanese Grand Prix, ful the October’s Turkish GP December 12 - Abu Dhabi the campaign on December 5 COVID-19 cases. final race of a triple-header on ing on the red list, and manda- originally planned for October at Istanbul Park will go ahead Grand Prix. Ten-man Chelsea hold on for point away to Liverpool DPA BERLIN CHELSEA saw out the entire second half with 10 men to earn a 1-1 draw with Liverpool in Saturday’s contest between two Premier League title hopefuls. The sides entered the game with identical records of six points, five goals scored and none conceded from their first two games, and there was noth- ing between them at Anfield. Kai Havertz opened the scoring for Chelsea with a sub- lime header, but the flow of the Paris Saint-Germain’s Argentinian forward Lionel Messi takes part in a game changed following a huge training session at the Camp des Loges Paris Saint-Germain football call by referee Anthony Taylor club’s training ground in Saint-Germain-en-Laye on Saturday. (AFP) in first-half stoppage time. Reece James was sent off for a handball on the line, with Messi set to be in Mohamed Salah converting the subsequent penalty, but Liverpool could not make their Paris Saint-Germain possession dominance count. Juergen Klopp’s men had gone four games without con- squad for Reims trip ceding in the league stretch- ing back into last season, but DPA en a precise answer yet, so I their defence was breached by BERLIN think it is normal for there to Chelsea with 24 minutes on be doubts about that. the clock. LIONEL Messi could be in “When we sign a player, we Havertz made a late run to Chelsea’s Belgian striker Romelu Lukaku (L) wins a header during the English Premier League match against Liverpool at Anfield in Liverpool, line to make his Paris Saint- try not to have big expectations, the near post and brilliantly north west England on Saturday. The match ended in a 1-1 draw. (AFP) Germain debut as Mauricio but to discover and find out in- sent James’ delivery looping Pochettino confirmed the for- formation when we are togeth- over Alisson for his first com- ward, with substitute Mateo Premier League ty as Southampton twice came mer Barcelona star will be in er. Every club is different so you petitive Chelsea goal since Kovacic denied by Alisson late from behind to draw at New- the squad for Sunday’s meet- cannot make comparisons. netting the winner in May’s on, though there was to be Saturday Results: Manchester Palace 2; Liverpool 1 castle and keep the pressure ing with Reims. “What we are finding out Champions League final. no winning goal at either end City 5 Arsenal 0; Aston Villa vs Chelsea 1. on Magpies boss Steve Bruce. PSG, who have won their about Leo is that he is a pro- A big chance went begging as both teams’ perfect starts 1 vs Brentford 1; Brighton & Sunday Fixtures: Burnley The Saints skipper struck opening three Ligue 1 fixtures, fessional and a great player, for Mason Mount when flash- came to an end. Hove 0 Everton 2; Newcastle vs Leeds United (4pm), to make it 2-2 six minutes into travel to Reims for their final although we do not need to say ing a shot across the face of United 2 Southampton 2; Tottenham Hotspur vs Watford stoppage time after the Magpies match before the internation- that. He is adapting very well to goal and that proved a big mo- Everton remain unbeaten Norwich City 1 Leicester City (4pm), Wolverhampton vs found themselves on the wrong al break. his new club, new team-mates ment as Liverpool were level with easy win at Brighton 2; West Ham United 2 Crystal Manchester United (6.30pm). end of a video assistant referee Messi, signed on a free and a new environment.” late in the first half. Demarai Gray and Dominic decision for the third successive transfer from Barcelona ear- Asked how Messi will fit Joel Matip headed the ball Calvert-Lewin fired Everton strong interest from Paris St ute strike earned Leicester a Premier League game. lier this month, did not feature into PSG’s style of play, Po- against the crossbar and Sadio to a commanding 2-0 win at Germain. 2-1 victory at Carrow Road be- It was no more than the against Brest last time out de- chettino said: “We are a team Mane’s follow-up bounced off Brighton as the Toffees extend- The 24-year-old appeared fore the video assistant ruled visitors deserved after out- spite having trained with his that likes to play on the front James’ leg and onto his arm, ed their unbeaten start to the ready to tangle with anyone in out a late leveller. playing and out-thinking their new team-mates, while Ney- and keep possession. which the referee deemed wor- new Premier League campaign. his way at the Amex Stadium, After Jamie Vardy and hosts for much of a contest they mar was also absent. So, I think that is also what thy of a penalty and red card. Everton jumped into the but looked sharp and certainly Teemu Pukki had ended their probably should have won at a As speculation contin- he is used to doing. Salah made no mistake in embryonic table’s top four on never lacked passion. respective goal droughts in the canter, but found themselves ues over the future of Kylian “For a player like him, he tucking away from 12 yards Saturday thanks to two wins Captain Seamus Coleman first half, a frantic second period chasing after Callum Wilson Mbappe amid interest from will certainly play a key role in and momentum was with Liv- and a draw, with Gray claim- won the penalty that Richarli- produced more drama in Nor- and Allan Saint-Maximin had Real Madrid, Pochettino con- the French league - regardless erpool for the vast majority of ing his second goal of the sea- son so wanted to take, and the folk. Albrighton punished the struck either side of Mohamed firmed that Messi, Neymar and of the different attributes that the second period. son and Calvert-Lewin making skipper sorted out the mess for promoted Canaries with a suck- Elyounoussi’s equaliser. Mbappe would all be involved the league has compared to Chelsea keeper Edouard it three in three games.