SPORT Thursday 15 February 2018 PAGE | 36-37 PAGE | 38 PAGE | 39 ‘Special’ Mason NBA: LeBron James, Qatar’s Nasser to beginn alwaysa has place at Cavs take down defence of FIA World TotteTottenham: Pochettino Thunder Cup at Baja Russia QFA, SC join hands with FA to develop football THE PENINSULA programme, which I witnessed first-hand when I visited their DOHA: The Chairman of the first ‘Parklife Football Hub’ in English Football Association (The Sheffield. FA) met with Supreme Commit- FA Chairman Greg Clarke tee for Delivery & Legacy (SC) said: “The FA is pleased to sup- Secretary General H E Hassan Al port the work of the Supreme Thawadi and Qatar Football Asso- Committee as they look beyond ciation President (QFA) H E the World Cup in 2022 and con- Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa bin sider its legacy. One area of this Ahmed Al Thani in Doha to sign legacy is increasing football par- Memorandums of Understand- ticipation, and as we know well ing (MoU). The partnership will in England, this is highly reliant help promote and improve foot- on the provision of facilities. We ball, share resources and look forward to sharing our expe- expertise, develop knowledge, riences in this area. understanding and expansion of Qatar Football Association (QFA) President H E Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Thani (right) and Chairman of the English Football Clarke also visited the Khal- grassroots initiatives across the Association (FA) Chairman Greg Clarke exchanging documents during the MoU signing ceremony at the Al Bidda Tower in Doha yesterday. ifa International Stadium – the world and provide life skills to RIGHT: Clarke and Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC) Secretary General H E Hassan Al Thawadi hold football jerseys. first 2022 FIFA World Cup sta- young and vulnerable people dium to open – and the adjoining through combined CSR sporting Aspire Zone for a tour of the facil- programmes. football development, grassroots and expertise in different aspects operates in Lebanon, Syria, Jor- see that our organisations shared ities. He also visited the SC’s The FA Chairman, Greg football, youth developments, including national teams, grass- dan, Nepal and Pakistan, building the same vision of ensuring that Legacy Pavilion in Al Bidda Clarke, and the QFA President women’s football, player per- roots football, youth development footballing infrastructure and we use the power of football to Tower, to see for himself the plans met yesterday to sign an MoU formance and management and and player performance which using sport to address social help create opportunities in edu- in place for 2022 and beyond. between the two associations at administration. will have a direct positive impact issues in line with the United cation, health and many other The British Ambassador to the home of Qatar’s football fam- The FA and QFA will also on football ahead of the World Nations Sustainable Development areas for disadvantaged young Qatar, HE Ajay Sharma joined ily at Al Bidda Tower in Doha. The focus on joint efforts to explore Cup in Qatar.” Goals. The MoU also includes the people from impoverished the delegation for the tour and signing ceremony was attended the possibility of organising Clarke said: “The FA is delivery of leadership pro- backgrounds.” signing ceremonies. He said: “I by Vice President of the QFA friendly matches between the pleased to commit to this knowl- grammes hosted by The FA and “Through Generation Amaz- am delighted that the English Saoud Al Mohannadi, General national teams across the differ- edge-sharing partnership with access to coach development sup- ing, our own football for Football Association has signed Secretary of the QFA Mansoor Al ent age groups. the Qatar Football Association. port, among other things. development programme MoUs with the Qatar Football Ansari, Executive Director of the Commenting on the agree- The FA Chairman and the SC Meanwhile, the SC will invite launched in 2009, we have been Association and the SC during QFA President’s office Ali Dawood ment, the QFA President said: Secretary General also signed an players, coaches and/or relevant striving to do just that and the the visit to Doha of the FA chair- and Executive Director of Strat- “We are proud to sign this coop- MoU during a special ceremony staff members from The FA to programme has already benefit- man Greg Clarke. This will mark egy and Institutional eration agreement with The FA at Al Bidda Tower. attend its key events in Qatar and ted over 35,000 young people. the beginning of even deeper Development of the QFA Mush- in order to develop our existing Under the terms of the MoU, other Generation Amazing coun- The FA has a long history of mak- cooperation between our two taq Al Waeli. strong ties for the development the SC will explore ways for The tries and support FA Education in ing a real difference through countries, and underlines the The agreement focuses on and promotion of football in FA to become involved in Gener- its international development. grassroots footballing initiatives UK’s support for Qatar in deliv- cooperation and sharing of exper- Qatar. This is a great opportunity ation Amazing, the SC’s football Al Thawadi said: “During my and there is no clearer example ering a successful World Cup tise in several key areas including for us to exchange experiences development programme that visit to the UK, I was delighted to of this than their Parklife 2022.” Cristiano Ronaldo scores his second goal against PSG, his 101th Ronaldo double lifts Real; for Real Madrid during their Champions League match Liverpool trounce Porto yesterday. AGENCIES Liverpool demolished Porto 5-0 away with an irresistible attacking display in their Cham- MADRID: Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as pions League round-of-16 tie yesterday. defending champions Real Madrid recovered Roberto Firmino completed the scoring from a goal down to beat Paris Saint-Germain to hand the Portuguese league leaders their 3-1 in the first leg of their Champions League heaviest-ever home defeat in European com- last-16 clash yesterday. petition and virtually guarantee Liverpool a Adrien Rabiot gave PSG the lead after 33 quarter-final place. minutes before Ronaldo levelled from the Mane opened the scoring in the 25th penalty spot on the stroke of half-time for minute with a shot which slipped through his 100th goal for Real in the competition. goalkeeper Jose Sa’s hands and Salah struck He then pounced to tuck away his sec- four minutes later to take his tally to 30 this LEADING CHAMPIONS ond in the 83rd minute before Marcelo added season in all competitions. LEAGUE SCORERS: a third three minutes later. Mane snapped up a rebound eight min- 1. Cristiano ronaldo 115 The second leg takes place in Paris on utes after halftime, then Firmino finished off 2. Lionel Messi 97 March 6. another lethal move before the Senegalese 3. Raul 71 Elsewhere, Sadio Mane grabbed a hat- completed his hat-trick with a shot from out- 4. Ruud van Nistelrooy 56 trick and Mohamed Salah scored with a side the area to bring Porto’s 24-match 5. Karim Benzema 53 mesmerising piece of ball-juggling as unbeaten run crunching to a halt. 115 FOR RONALDO All set for Qatar’s leading golf spectacle THE PENINSULA Qatar’s annual ‘must-attend’ the Mother of Pearl Trophy on and our valued sponsors to Doha some of Qatar’s promising sporting and social event, first one of the most challenging Golf Club for another edition of young golfers to play alongside DOHA: Organisers of the held in 1998 and widely known courses on the Tour. world-class golf in February the best players in the world. We Commercial Bank Qatar Masters for bringing together the world’s “The Commercial Bank Qatar 2018,” Al Naimi said. are proud to be working with yesterday confirmed that every- best golf talent; the likes of Masters is a leading fixture on Joseph Abraham, Group CEO the QGA, QOC and Doha Golf thing is in order to host the 21st Branden Grace, Sergio Garcia, Qatar’s sporting calendar. Since of Commercial Bank, added: Club again, to stage one of the edition of the popular European Rory Mcllroy, Justin Rose, Rafael its inception, the event has com- “The Commercial Bank Qatar leading golfing events in the Tour golf event in a memorable Cabrera-Bello and Henrik Sten- plemented the growth of golf in Masters is one of Qatar’s most region.” fashion at Doha Golf Club from son have all competed in past the country. The tournament also popular annual sporting events Admission is free and spec- February 22. years. continues to contribute to and offers something for every- tators can register online at The highly-anticipated four- The Commercial Bank Qatar encouraging young Qataris to one – players, golf fans and www.qatar-masters.com to get day event is organised by The Masters was attended by over take up the sport and learn from families. Golf fans can watch the free tickets. For those looking Qatar Golf Association (QGA), 20,000 spectators in 2017 and the European Tour stars,” said world’s best golfers in action for an extra-special experience, the Qatar Olympic Committee broadcast to a global TV audi- President of QGA, Hassan Al have played a vital role in and families can enjoy a week- a range of popular corporate (QOC), Doha Golf Club and long- ence of over 400 million viewers. Naimi (pictured). enhancing the event experience end outdoors socialising in the hospitality packages are avail- term title sponsor, Commercial For the 21st edition of the event, “Preparations for the next for both players and spectators family zone, public village and able to purchase now on www.