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Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany said his “biggest role” was preventing complacency as his undermanned side host Atalanta today sitting on a 6-1 first-leg lead.Despite being without striker Harry Kane, the Bundesliga leaders thumped Atalanta in Bergamo last Wednesday in their Champions League last-16 opener, racking up three goals in each half. No team in European Cup history has ever overturned a five-goal deficit in a second leg but Kompany took the responsibility of ensuring his injury-hit side know the job is not yet done.”That’s precisely my biggest role in a situation like this,” Kompany told reporters. “The crucial foundation from which we have to work is a willingness to work, a willingness to run, and the joy of playing football, which we will also show.”Bayern were reduced to nine men but dug deep to draw 1-1 at Bayer Leverkusen on Saturday and Kompany said the result would spur his men. “The result against Leverkusen was actually positive. It showed what kind of story our season could be. We don’t have much room. I don’t want to go into these games too laid back. But my greatest confidence is in this team.”The six-time Champions League winners are odds-on to cruise into the quarter-finals but have been hard hit by injuries, particularly in goal. Jamal Musiala, Alphonso Davies and Hiroki Ito are all injured, while Joshua Kimmich and Michael Olise are suspended.In goal, Manuel Neuer and Sven Ulreich are injured, while back-up Jonas Urbig is facing a race against time to return from a concussion sustained in Bergamo. If Urbig does not return, Kompany confirmed teenage debutant Leonard Prescott would be between the sticks.At 16 years and 191 days, Prescott would become the youngest goalkeeper in Champions League history, beating the current record set by Maarten Vandevoordt by more than a year. But Kompany said the 2009-born ‘keeper was not showing any traces of nerves. “He’s very calm,” Kompany said, adding “if he plays tomorrow, he’ll get our full backing, our full support.”Kane returned off the bench against Leverkusen after missing two games and is in line to start on Wednesday.In the Champions League, Bayern’s big first leg win over Atalanta means that the club is on track for a meeting with Real Madrid or Manchester City in the quarter-finals of the Champions League. Related Story Source link
Soccer Football – UEFA Champions League – Liverpool Training – AXA Training Centre, Liverpool, Britain – March 17, 2026 Liverpool manager Arne Slot during training Action.…
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(FILE PICTURE) Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum holds a FIFA Wold Cup 2026 official ball during a FIFA World Cup 2026 organization plan presentation in Mexico City,…
Aaneef Zakhir returned to winning form with an impressive victory in the Dibal Cup, taking out the 1900m Local Purebred Arabian Handicap as racing resumed at Al Rayyan Racecourse on Monday night following a brief interruption. The six-year-old bay, owned and trained by Osama Omer Al-Dafea, was expertly ridden by Arnaud de Lepine, who secured his third win of the season. Aaneef Zakhir was settled near the rear early on as Khaled Al Shahania set the pace, dictating proceedings through the opening and middle stages. Bakir and Burkan Zakhir tracked the leader closely, forming the main chasing group down the back straight.Approaching the final bend, Aaneef Zakhir began to make steady headway. Turning into the straight, he gathered momentum to move into third behind Bakir and Khaled Al Shahania, while Amersun also produced a strong late run to join the leading contenders.Inside the final 200m, Aaneef Zakhir showed determination to surge into the lead and open up a narrow advantage. Bakir continued to challenge, but the eventual winner responded gamely under pressure to hold on at the line. Bakir, representing Mubarak Ali al-Nuaimi and trained by Hamad al-Jehani, finished second under Alberto Sanna, a length and three-quarters clear of Amersun. The latter stayed on well for Wathnan Racing, trainer Alban de Mieulle and jockey Youssef Lachhab to complete the podium.The meeting featured a total of eight races and marked the 58th Al Rayyan Race Meeting organised by the Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club.Among the other winners on the night, Jungle Monarch powered clear to secure a second consecutive victory, while Afor Alghania burst away from the field to break his maiden in decisive fashion.Lucia Molly finally got off the mark at the tenth attempt with a strong finish, as Awaayid swept clear to register back-to-back wins. King Albahar returned to winning ways in dominant style, El Ghazi bounced back with a determined success, and Mared Al Jasra made every yard count to land an open race.RESULTS58th Al Rayyan Race Meeting – Dibal CupWINNERS: (Horse, Trainer, Jockey)1 – Dibal Cup, Local Purebred Arabian Handicap (70-90), Aaneef Zakhir, Eng. Osama Omer al-Dafea, Arnaud de Lepine2 – Thoroughbred Handicap (45-65)Jungle Monarch, Jassim al-Ghazali, Marco Casamento3 – Local Purebred Arabian Maiden PlateAfor Alghania, Maayouf bin Hashim al-Shamari, Salman Fahad al-Hajri4 – Thoroughbred Maiden PlateLucia Molly, Ibrahim Saeed al-Malki, Saleh Salem al-Marri5 – Local Thoroughbred Handicap (0-55)Awaayid, Zuhair Mohsen, Faleh Bughenaim6 – Purebred Arabian Handicap (55-75)King Albahar, Dr. Fahad Salman al-Hajri, Szczepan Mazur7 – Purebred Arabian Handicap (65-85)El Ghazi, Jassim al-Ghazali, Faleh Bughenaim8 – Purebred Arabian Open RaceMared Al Jasra, Jassim al-Ghazali, Faleh Bughenaim Related Story Source link
New Zealand’s Devon Conway bats during the second Twenty20 international cricket match between New Zealand and South Africa played at Seddon Park in Hamilton on March…
Bryson DeChambeau team captain attends the press conference ahead of the LIV golf tournament at Sentosa Golf course in Singapore Tuesday. (AFP) Bryson DeChambeau said he feels his game is rounding into form at a crucial time – that is, right before the Masters.Fresh off a T3 finish in Adelaide and a playoff win in Singapore, DeChambeau will look to continue his strong play when he competes in LIV Golf South Africa in Midrand, near the city of Johannesburg. This marks LIV Golf’s fifth of 14 events this season.”I feel like I’m progressing well and comfortable with my game, hitting it a lot better than I have in years past leading into major season, early in the season for LIV Golf,” DeChambeau said on Tuesday at The Club at Steyn City. “I practiced a little earlier this year, and it’s starting to pay off.”DeChambeau forced a playoff against Richard T. Lee on Sunday with a birdie on No. 18, then saved par on the first playoff hole to win LIV Golf Singapore on Sunday.Lee, a LIV wild card who qualified for the league by winning LIV Golf Promotions in January, missed a 2-foot putt for par as the duo played the 18th hole again, giving DeChambeau the win.DeChambeau climbed eight spots to No. 33 in the Official World Golf Ranking with his victory in Singapore. He hasn’t had much time to savor his fourth LIV Golf League victory, however.He ventured from Singapore to South Africa, marking the first time LIV Golf will hold a competition on the continent. It marks an opportunity for DeChambeau — and others – to give kids from a different part of the world a chance to see golf played up close.”Yeah, I think that’s a part of our mission, becoming more global and influencing and giving people an opportunity to see what golf can do for communities and for people around the world,” he said Tuesday.”It’s been done quite well in the States so far and now we’re doing it internationally. It only improves, I would say, facilities and communities everywhere across the globe. I think that’s a part of our mission statement, that it’s important to us. It’s part of our identity now. Being here in South Africa, it’s only — there’s only one place we haven’t gone yet, which is South America, and that would be another cool place to go.”But being here in South Africa, I’ve always wanted to come here. Talking to Gary Player quite a bit and Ernie (Els) and Louis (Oosthuizen) and the whole Southern Guards team, obviously, they just rave how great it is obviously, and coming here and seeing how special the hospitality is, the people, the culture and the way that everybody conducts themselves, it’s quite amazing.”DeChambeau, 32, joined LIV Golf in 2022 after recording nine wins on the PGA Tour, including the U.S. Open in 2020 and 2024. Related Story Source…
India’s One-Day International captain Shubman Gill said winning next year’s World Cup is the ultimate goal for his team, especially after they fell at the final hurdle in the 2023 edition on home soil.India’s unbeaten campaign in that home World Cup ended in defeat by Australia in the final in Ahmedabad.India have since won back-to-back T20 World Cups but Gill has set his sights on 50-overs cricket’s biggest prize when the tournament takes place in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia in October-November next year.“We felt like we were so close last time,” Gill said yesterday.“To be able to get another crack at it in South Africa, it’s going to be a great opportunity for us. Winning a World Cup in any format for the country is the ultimate goal. So obviously, that is something that sometimes runs in my mind.”India’s T20 captain Suryakumar Yadav said their 20-overs World Cup triumph in 2024 had sparked a run of success for the country’s cricketers, with the men winning the Champions Trophy and the women lifting a first ODI World Cup title last year.“That one step was important, that taste was important for everyone to understand what it takes to win an ICC trophy,” Suryakumar said. “Now, there is no looking back. If this wonderful thing has started, let’s try and collect as many (trophies) as possible.” Source link
Leaders Al Sadd face a challenging test against Al Arabi in the Qatar Stars League at Khalifa International Stadium today as the title race enters a crucial phase.Defending champions Al Sadd saw their impressive 10-match winning streak come to an abrupt halt in the previous round after suffering a shock 2-5 defeat to Umm Salal. Despite the setback, the Wolves remain firmly at the top of the standings with a four-point lead.Sadd currently lead the table ahead of second-placed Al Shamal, who have 34 points from 17 matches, while Al Gharafa SC are third with the same number of points from 18 games.However, with only four matches remaining for the defending champions before the league concludes, any further slip-up could complicate their title ambitions. The race for the championship remains tight, with several teams still capable of applying pressure at the top of the standings.Al Arabi, currently sixth in the table with 25 points, will be eager to claim a strong result as they aim to climb higher in the standings. The Dream Team played out a 1-1 draw against Al Ahli in their previous match, but they will take confidence from the reverse fixture earlier this season when they defeated Al Sadd 3-1.Speaking to the media on the eve of the match, Al Arabi’s Romanian coach Cosmin Contra stressed the need for focus and discipline against the league leaders. “Derby matches are always unpredictable, requiring special mental preparation. We respect Al Sadd as a great team and they are the league leaders, but our goal is to return to winning ways and make up for our recent results,” he said.”Al Sadd’s recent loss doesn’t mean they have declined; on the contrary, it will motivate them to come into the match with a strong desire to make amends. This necessitates extreme caution and high defensive discipline from us. During training, we’ve worked on addressing our attacking weaknesses to ensure we capitalize on even half-chances in front of the opponent’s goal,” Cosmin elaborated.”The players understand the importance of this match, and we will enter the game with only one goal in mind: victory. The three points at this stage represent a tremendous morale and technical boost to strengthen our position in the standings,” he added.Al Arabi defender Alexis Pérez also highlighted the importance of teamwork and tactical discipline in order to overcome the defending champions. “We have worked with the coach to analyse our opponent’s strengths, and we know that Al Sadd will be looking to redeem themselves after their recent loss, which makes the match even more challenging. The key to victory for us is complete tactical discipline and playing as a cohesive unit from the first minute until the final whistle.”Al Sadd coach Roberto Mancini, meanwhile, expects a strong response from his side following the heavy defeat in the previous round. “The match will be very difficult and intense, and we must be fully prepared. We are not happy with the result of our last match, but this feeling must be reversed and we must give our best to secure the three points,” he said.Al Sadd striker Rafa Mujica echoed his coach’s sentiments and said the team is determined to return to winning ways. “It is a special match, we know how difficult it will be, but we will give 100 per cent of our effort. We know our mission is to win and that is what we want to achieve.”Shamal seek win against DuhailIn another key fixture today, Al Shamal SC will look to continue their impressive campaign when they face Al Duhail at Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium. Al Shamal have been one of the surprise packages of the season and currently sit second in the table. Coach David Prats expects a tough contest but remains confident about his team’s chances.“We are expecting a tough match against a strong team with top-level players and tremendous potential, led by competent coaching staff. They are also coming off a resounding 4-0 victory against Al Sailiya in the last round. We are aware of Al Duhail’s strength, the experience of their players and their capabilities, but we are ready for the match. Our goal is to win and secure the three points to continue our impressive run this season and maintain our position at the top of league table,” said Prats.Al Shamal midfielder Pau Prim, who scored a dramatic stoppage-time winner against Al Wakrah in the previous round, said the team is determined to maintain their momentum. “We will look to continue our winning streak, maintain our position in the standings and continue the team’s outstanding run this season,” he said.Al Duhail coach Djamel Belmadi also acknowledged the challenge posed by Al Shamal. “Al Shamal have been performing exceptionally well this season, currently sitting in second place with only a few matches remaining. The match will be tough. We will strive to win and secure the three points to continue our climb up the league table,” he said.Rayyan meet WakrahElsewhere, Al Rayyan SC will host Al Wakrah SC at Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium in another important encounter. Both sides will be eager to bounce back after defeats in their previous matches. Al Wakrah suffered a narrow 0-1 loss to Al Shamal, while Al Rayyan were edged 1-2 by Al Shahania.The Lions currently occupy fourth place in the standings with 28 points and will be keen to consolidate their position amid growing pressure from Qatar SC and Al Arabi, who are also pushing to move up the table. Al Wakrah, known as the Blue Wave, sit eighth with 23 points and will be aiming to return to winning ways as the season approaches its decisive stages.Fixtures (All games 9.30pm kick-offs)Tuesday: Al Arabi vs Al Sadd at Khalifa International Stadium; Al Shamal vs Al Duhail at Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium; Al Rayyan vs Al Wakrah at Ahmad Bin Ali StadiumWednesday: Al Gharafa vs Al Ahli at Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium; Umm Salal vs Qatar SC at Khalifa International Stadium; Al Sailiya vs Al Shahania at Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium Related Story Source link
Winner Mercedes’ Italian driver Kimi Antonelli celebrates on the podium after the Formula One Chinese Grand Prix at the Shanghai International Circuit in Shanghai on March…
