WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 2020 14 Ronaldo back training at Cristiano Ronaldo Juve after two months The 35-year-old arrived at the Italy has been one of the countries hard- Juventus Training Centre in a Jeep est hit by the COVID-19 pandemic with more HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa during the meeting with tinted windows around 09:20 than 32,000 deaths. (0720 GMT), leaving three hours League leaders Juventus are leading later with a smile and thumbs up for Lazio by one point as they target a ninth Shaikh Khalid calls for waiting photographers. consecutive ‘Scudetto’. Ronaldo underwent medical and The Italian Football Federation (FIGC) developing school sports physical tests before joining up with announced on Monday that all its com - TDT | Manama his teammates for the first time in 72 petitions, including Serie A, will remain attendees, valuing their efforts days for individual training, according to suspended until June 14. in carrying out several devel- media reports. Serie A had hoped to return on June H Shaikh Khalid bin Ham- opments projects. Coach Maurizio Sarri has been conduct- 13 but the FIGC has pushed back the date Had Al Khalifa gave instruc- After that, the meeting dis- ing training in small groups since Monday, in line with a government decree that all tions to design a comprehen- cussed several topics listed pending the final health protocol to be sports competitions be suspended until sive plan for developing school on the agenda, including the agreed with the Italian government. next month. sports in coordination with the school sport. It was agreed to Juventus players got back to individual The FIGC said the choice was made Supreme Council for Youth expand the use of the multiuse training on May 4, the day Ronaldo re - “pending any further... decision by the au- and Sports. schools’ gyms whose number turned to Italy after spending lockdown in thorities”, suggesting the possibility of a First Deputy President of is 67 for this purpose. his native Portugal. restart on June 13 might still exist. the Supreme Council for Youth Moreover, the meeting For the past two weeks, he has been in But Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe and Sports and Bahrain Olym- also elaborated on investing AFP | Turin quarantine in his villa in Turin. Conte said on Saturday he needed “more pic Committee President gave in sports medicine through Ronaldo played in Juventus’ last Serie guarantees” before the green light could the direction as he chaired the sketching systematic strategies ristiano A game before the season was suspended, finally be given for football to resume. weekly virtual meeting of the with the competent authori- Ronaldo re- a 2-0 win over Inter Milan behind closed A meeting is planned in the near future Coordination, Execution and ties. This initiative reflects the Cturned to doors at the Allianz Stadium on March 8. between Conte and Italian football bosses. Follow-up Committee “Re- Kingdom’s leading position in training with Juventus The five-time Ballon d’Or winner is the The government’s technical and scien- sponse”. the medical sector in line with in Turin yesterday after an first Juventus foreign player, among those tific committee will decide in the coming The meeting was attended the vision of HM King Hamad absence of over two months who left Italy during the lockdown, to days if it accepts the new health protocols by Dr Majid bin Ali Al Nuaimi, bin Isa Al Khalifa, the King of because of the coronavirus pan- return to the team’s Continassa training proposed for a return to group training and Minister of Education, Faeqa the Kingdom of Bahrain and demic. centre. competition. bint Saeed Al Saleh, Minister the ambitions of HH Shaikh of Health, Dr Riyadh Hamza, Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, President of the University His Majesty the King’s Rep- of Bahrain and Dr Jamal Al resentative for Charity Works BREEF keen on active participation in FEI programs Saleh, Consultant of ortho - and Youth Affairs, National paedics and fractures. At the Security Advisor, President of TDT | Manama HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al in Italy. beginning of the meeting, HH the Supreme Council for Youth Khalifa, Representative of His BREEF is keen to participate Shaikh Khalid welcomed the and Sports. H Shaikh Isa bin Abdul - Majesty the King for Humani- in all events and activities or- Hlah Al Khalifa, President of tarian Works and Youth Affairs, ganized by the FEI that it deems Bahrain Royal Equestrian and National Security Adviser, Pres- appropriate, he said. Endurance Federation (BREEF), ident of the Supreme Council BREEF is fully prepared to has stressed the extent of co- for Youth and Sports and BREEF continue the cooperation that BMF praises BIC, Batelco operation with the Fédération Honorary President, is keen to contributed to the development Equestre Internationale (FEI) discuss all matters related to of equestrian sports across the for sponsoring Bahrain in overcoming global obstacles developing cooperation with world and to positive effects on HH Shaikh Isa bin Abdullah Al Khalifa caused by the spread of Corona the FEI, he added. the local championships organ- GT Esports series virus, especially with regard on between the FEI and the Or- HH Shaikh Isa said BREEF was ized by BREEF. TDT Manama to the possibility of postpon- ganizing Committee, and in the in constant contact with the in- BREEF is keen to have an ac- ing the 2020 World Endur - event that the tournament is ternational federation to discuss tive participation in the FEI pro- ance Championship to next postponed, the FEI will inform all the activities organized by grams and activities and achieve ahrain Motor Federation year. all members, he said. the FEI, including the upcoming joint success for the two parties, B(BMF) Board of Directors There is still a debate going BREEF, under the guidance of world championship to be held HH Shaikh Isa added. Chairman Shaikh Abdulla bin Isa Al Khalifa praised Bahrain International Circuit (BIC), “The Home of Motorsport in Button shocked the Middle East”, and Bahrain Man Utd urge fans to stay away if matches resume Telecommunications Compa- Vettel will not be at AFP | London ny (Batelco) for sponsoring the Shaikh Abdulla Ferrari next season Bahrain Esport Gran Turismo anchester United have Championship 2020. This series’ first season Reuters | London Mwarned fans to stay away Shaikh Abdulla expressed consists of six rounds, with from matches played behind his thanks and appreciation each taking place on a virtual ormer world champion closed doors at Old Trafford to BIC, led by Chief Executive version of world-famous race FJenson Button says he if the Premier League restarts Shaikh Salman bin Isa Al Khal- tracks. A one-time Qualifying is shocked Sebastian Vet- amid the coronavirus crisis. ifa, for the valuable support, event is scheduled for May 22. tel will not drive for Fer- Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side which he said will help achieve Round One will then be on rari next season and that are set to resume small group success in the inaugural com- May 29, with Round Two on it would be “madness” if training on Wednesday as Pre- petition, which begins May 29 June 5. Round Three will be the team had pushed him mier League clubs step up the with the first of six rounds. on June 19, while the fourth out. “Project Restart” plan to finish The BMF chief also hailed round is set for July 3, the fifth Ferrari said last week that the season. Batelco for its sponsorship of on July 17, and the season-fina- four-times world champion But all 92 remaining matches various activities and events le on July 24. Vettel would leave them at will have to be played in front in the Kingdom, valuing the Cash prizes will be allocated the end of the 2020 season, of empty stands due to the role of General Manager Cor- to the winners of the top three after talks on a new contract pandemic, leading United to porate Communications and and the driver who registers ended without a deal. activate a refund or rebate to The United Trinity statue is pictured outside Old Trafford Stadium, home of CSR Shaikh Bader bin Rashid the fastest lap in each round. They then replaced the ticket holders for their remain- Manchester United Al Khalifa. First place gets BD50, the run- German with Spaniard Car- ing home fixtures. For his part, Shaikh Salman ner-up takes home BD30, and los Sainz to race alongside If the Premier League get your home,” United said in an expressed his delight in BIC’s third place receives BD20. Charles Leclerc. their wish to play at clubs’ email to supporters. support of the Bahrain Esport BD10 will be awarded for fast- German media had re- normal stadiums rather than This united effort “To help with that, the Pre- Gran Turismo Championship est lap. ported that Vettel, who at neutral venues, then Unit- to stay at home will mier League and their media 2020, and praised the great ef- The overall championship won 14 races with Ferrari ed will have four home league partners will work to deliver forts of BMF, headed by Shaikh winner will win an additional and is their third-most suc- matches to play. give us the best the very best broadcast cover- Abdulla. BD500 at the end of the season, cessful driver, had rejected Aware of the danger of sup- chance of protecting age of our games. Shaikh Salman noted the se- while second place will get a one-year extension with porters gathering in large the health of “We also ask for your co-op- ries’ valuable contribution to BD300 and third BD200.