<p>Kylian Mbappe said he is feeling similar vibes as during France’s World Cup winning campaign in 2018 after Paris St Germain reached the Champions League final with an emphatic 3-0 win against RB Leipzig on Tuesday.</p>

<p>“I feel the same vibes because we managed to create a group where everyone knows their importance and everyone do their job,” the France striker told a news conference.</p>

<p>“We do a lot of activities outside the pitch, maybe it’s too much for some but that’s how you win titles.</p>

<p>“It’s easier to make efforts and sacrifices for your team mates if they are your friends.”</p>

<p>Mbappe produced a below-par performance against Leipzig, but he is just back from an ankle injury and still lacks match practice.</p>

<p>He played half an hour in the 2-1 quarter-final win against Atalanta, helping PSG turn the tide as they were 1-0 down.</p>

<p>“When I got injured against St Etienne (in the French Cup final on July 24), I though the Champions League was over for me,” the 21-year-old said.</p>

<p>“But the morning after I told myself I needed to be part of this journey, even if I didn’t play, at least to bring my good mood to the team.”</p>

<p>PSG will face either Olympique Lyonnais or Bayern Munich in Sunday’s final, with the Ligue 1 side having Mbappe’s preference.</p>

<p>“I’d rather play Lyon because they’re a French side, but if it is Bayern, so be it,” he said.</p>


Kylian Mbappe said he is feeling similar vibes as during France’s World Cup winning campaign in 2018 after Paris St Germain reached the Champions League final with an emphatic 3-0 win against RB Leipzig on Tuesday.

Kylian Mbappe said he is feeling similar vibes as during France’s World Cup winning campaign in 2018 after Paris St Germain reached the Champions League final with an emphatic 3-0 win against RB Leipzig on Tuesday. “I feel the same vibes because we managed to create a group where everyone knows their importance and everyone do their job,” the France striker told a news conference. “We do a lot of activities outside the pitch, maybe it’s too much for some but that’s how you win titles. “It’s easier to make efforts and sacrifices for your team mates if they are your friends.” Mbappe produced a below-par performance against Leipzig, but he is just back from an ankle injury and still lacks match practice. He played half an hour in the 2-1 quarter-final win against Atalanta, helping PSG turn the tide as they were 1-0 down. “When I got injured against St Etienne (in the French Cup final on July 24), I though the Champions League was over for me,” the 21-year-old said. “But the morning after I told myself I needed to be part of this journey, even if I didn’t play, at least to bring my good mood to the team.” PSG will face either Olympique Lyonnais or Bayern Munich in Sunday’s final, with the Ligue 1 side having Mbappe’s preference. “I’d rather play Lyon because they’re a French side, but if it is Bayern, so be it,” he said.

I feel World Cup vibes, says France striker Mbappe after PSG's win

<p>Ronald Koeman is set to become Barcelona’s next coach and the Dutchman will construct his team around Lionel Messi, president Josep Maria Bartomeu said on Tuesday.</p>

<p>Koeman, who is revered by Barca fans for delivering their first European Cup as a player, will be expected to lead the club’s rebuilding work after they were thrashed 8-2 by Bayern Munich in the Champions League quarter-finals last Friday.</p>

<p>“If there is no change then we will announce Koeman as our next coach and he will lead this team and these players forward with a different type of project, led by a coach who all Barca fans know,” Bartomeu said in an interview with the club’s official television channel.</p>

<p>Koeman’s imminent arrival will be the third phase of a restructuring of the club which began with Quique Setien’s sacking on Monday and continued on Tuesday as sporting director Eric Abidal agreed to terminate his contract.</p>

<p>Koeman, 57, arrived in Barcelona on Tuesday after spending the morning at the Netherlands’ headquarters to negotiate being released from his contract with the national team, who he has coached since 2018 and led to qualify for Euro 2020.</p>

<p>Koeman is fondly remembered at Barca for the role he played in Johan Cruyff’s hugely successful side known as the ‘Dream Team’ and for scoring the only goal against Sampdoria in the 1992 European Cup final.</p>

<p>The defender later became the club’s assistant coach before embarking on an eventful career as a head coach, managing Dutch sides Ajax Amsterdam, PSV Eindhoven and Feyenoord plus Premier League teams Southampton and Everton and La Liga’s Valencia.</p>

<p>“We are betting on him because we know him very well, we know how he thinks and how his teams play, but also because of his experience and as he was in Johan’s ‘Dream Team’ he knows Barca and how we understand football,” Bartomeu added.</p>

<p>Bartomeu also said captain Messi was not about to leave the club and would be an integral part of the team under Koeman.</p>

<p>“Messi wants to end his career at Barca, he has said that many times. I’ve spoken to Koeman about him and he has told me Messi will be the pillar of his project,” Bartomeu said.</p>

<p>“Messi has a contract with Barca until 2021. I speak to him and his father regularly and they know that we have a solid project, that a new coach is coming and that he will count on him.”</p>

<p>Bartomeu, who on Monday announced that the club’s presidential elections will take place in March 2021, three months earlier than planned, also defended his running of the club after facing calls to resign after the defeat by Bayern.</p>

<p>“We have a sporting crisis but not an institutional one,” he added.</p>

<p>“We’ve had a very negative result in the Champions League but the club is in a good place in a social and financial sense.”</p>


Ronald Koeman is set to become Barcelona’s next coach and the Dutchman will construct his team around Lionel Messi, president Josep Maria Bartomeu said on Tuesday.

Ronald Koeman is set to become Barcelona’s next coach and the Dutchman will construct his team around Lionel Messi, president Josep Maria Bartomeu said on Tuesday. Koeman, who is revered by Barca fans for delivering their first European Cup as a player, will be expected to lead the club’s rebuilding work after they were thrashed 8-2 by Bayern Munich in the Champions League quarter-finals last Friday. “If there is no change then we will announce Koeman as our next coach and he will lead this team and these players forward with a different type of project, led by a coach who all Barca fans know,” Bartomeu said in an interview with the club’s official television channel. Koeman’s imminent arrival will be the third phase of a restructuring of the club which began with Quique Setien’s sacking on Monday and continued on Tuesday as sporting director Eric Abidal agreed to terminate his contract. Koeman, 57, arrived in Barcelona on Tuesday after spending the morning at the Netherlands’ headquarters to negotiate being released from his contract with the national team, who he has coached since 2018 and led to qualify for Euro 2020. Koeman is fondly remembered at Barca for the role he played in Johan Cruyff’s hugely successful side known as the ‘Dream Team’ and for scoring the only goal against Sampdoria in the 1992 European Cup final. The defender later became the club’s assistant coach before embarking on an eventful career as a head coach, managing Dutch sides Ajax Amsterdam, PSV Eindhoven and Feyenoord plus Premier League teams Southampton and Everton and La Liga’s Valencia. “We are betting on him because we know him very well, we know how he thinks and how his teams play, but also because of his experience and as he was in Johan’s ‘Dream Team’ he knows Barca and how we understand football,” Bartomeu added. Bartomeu also said captain Messi was not about to leave the club and would be an integral part of the team under Koeman. “Messi wants to end his career at Barca, he has said that many times. I’ve spoken to Koeman about him and he has told me Messi will be the pillar of his project,” Bartomeu said. “Messi has a contract with Barca until 2021. I speak to him and his father regularly and they know that we have a solid project, that a new coach is coming and that he will count on him.” Bartomeu, who on Monday announced that the club’s presidential elections will take place in March 2021, three months earlier than planned, also defended his running of the club after facing calls to resign after the defeat by Bayern. “We have a sporting crisis but not an institutional one,” he added. “We’ve had a very negative result in the Champions League but the club is in a good place in a social and financial sense.”

Koeman will be Barca's next coach, Messi to stay - president

<p>Paris Saint-Germain are through to the final of the Champions League for the first time after goals by Marquinhos, Angel Di Maria and Juan Bernat saw them ease to a 3-0 win over RB Leipzig in a one-sided semi-final in Lisbon on Tuesday.</p>

<p>It was 2-0 at half-time, with the first two goals set up by Neymar, the Brazilian again outstanding at the Estadio da Luz, just as he had been in last week's quarter-final against Atalanta.</p>

<p>Bernat's goal came in the 55th minute and snuffed out any hopes Leipzig had of a comeback. They could not handle the world's most expensive player, or the many other outstanding performers in the PSG side, who no longer appear overcome by the sense of occasion that surrounds a Champions League knockout tie.</p>

<p>After seeming to invent ever more absurd ways to lose in Europe in recent years -- the 6-1 loss against Barcelona in 2017 and last year's defeat by Manchester United in the last 16 stand out -- despite all the investment by the club's Qatari owners, here they lived up their billing.</p>

<p>Bayern Munich and Lyon meet in the second semi-final on Wednesday for the right to face PSG in Sunday's final. Thomas Tuchel's team are the first French finalists in Europe's elite club competition since Monaco in 2004.</p>

<p>Nine years after Qatar Sports Investments bought a moribund mid-table Ligue 1 team and began turning them into the untouchable force in France, they are now one game away from winning the trophy that really matters to them.</p>

<p>There is little doubt that the context in Lisbon is helping. PSG have only needed to perform for 90 minutes instead of over two legs in the latter stages of this season's competition, so badly impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.</p>

<p>They also need not feel the pressure of having to perform in front of their expectant support -- glimpse the other way inside Benfica's cavernous stadium and you really could forget there was a football match being played.</p>

<h2>- No contest -</h2>

<p>Then again, in many ways it was not much of a match.</p>

<p>A first ever European semi-final was a step too far for Julian Nagelsmann's young team, which featured seven outfield players aged between 21 and 24 in the starting line-up and this time could not compensate for the loss of star striker Timo Werner, sold to Chelsea before the 'Final Eight' began.</p>

<p>PSG had seen Neymar hit the post before they went ahead in the 13th minute.</p>

<p>Neymar won a free-kick just outside the box to the left. Di Maria swung in the dead ball and Marquinhos headed home.</p>

<p>The Brazilian defender, reinvented as a holding midfielder by Tuchel, does not score many but he had already saved PSG against Atalanta with his last-minute equaliser.</p>

<p>Di Maria was making his comeback after suspension kept him out of the quarter-final. Kylian Mbappe was also fit enough to start for the first time after his recent ankle injury.</p>

<p>Mauro Icardi made way as that duo joined Neymar in a three-man attack. At the other end, Sergio Rico was rarely troubled as he stood in for injured goalkeeper Keylor Navas.</p>

<p>Neymar nearly made it 2-0 with an audacious attempt from a free-kick, almost catching out Peter Gulacsi when he hit the post from way out on the right flank as everyone expected a cross.</p>

<p>But Gulacsi gifted the French champions their second just before the break. His poor pass out fell to Leandro Paredes, and he returned it into the box and on to Di Maria via an outrageous Neymar flick. Di Maria controlled and slotted home.</p>

<p>It was game over within 10 minutes of the second half starting.</p>

<p>Leipzig thought Nordi Mukiele was fouled in the right-back position but the Dutch referee decided he had merely slipped. As play continued, Di Maria crossed for Bernat to head in. Tuchel, perched on a cool box in his technical area, pumped his fist in celebration.</p>

<p>PSG are now hoping to become just the second French winner of the trophy, 27 years after Marseille won the inaugural Champions League.</p>


Paris Saint-Germain are through to the final of the Champions League for the first time after goals by Marquinhos, Angel Di Maria and Juan Bernat saw them ease to a 3-0 win over RB Leipzig in a one-sided semi-final in Lisbon on Tuesday.

Paris Saint-Germain are through to the final of the Champions League for the first time after goals by Marquinhos, Angel Di Maria and Juan Bernat saw them ease to a 3-0 win over RB Leipzig in a one-sided semi-final in Lisbon on Tuesday. It was 2-0 at half-time, with the first two goals set up by Neymar, the Brazilian again outstanding at the Estadio da Luz, just as he had been in last week's quarter-final against Atalanta. Bernat's goal came in the 55th minute and snuffed out any hopes Leipzig had of a comeback. They could not handle the world's most expensive player, or the many other outstanding performers in the PSG side, who no longer appear overcome by the sense of occasion that surrounds a Champions League knockout tie. After seeming to invent ever more absurd ways to lose in Europe in recent years -- the 6-1 loss against Barcelona in 2017 and last year's defeat by Manchester United in the last 16 stand out -- despite all the investment by the club's Qatari owners, here they lived up their billing. Bayern Munich and Lyon meet in the second semi-final on Wednesday for the right to face PSG in Sunday's final. Thomas Tuchel's team are the first French finalists in Europe's elite club competition since Monaco in 2004. Nine years after Qatar Sports Investments bought a moribund mid-table Ligue 1 team and began turning them into the untouchable force in France, they are now one game away from winning the trophy that really matters to them. There is little doubt that the context in Lisbon is helping. PSG have only needed to perform for 90 minutes instead of over two legs in the latter stages of this season's competition, so badly impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. They also need not feel the pressure of having to perform in front of their expectant support -- glimpse the other way inside Benfica's cavernous stadium and you really could forget there was a football match being played. - No contest - Then again, in many ways it was not much of a match. A first ever European semi-final was a step too far for Julian Nagelsmann's young team, which featured seven outfield players aged between 21 and 24 in the starting line-up and this time could not compensate for the loss of star striker Timo Werner, sold to Chelsea before the 'Final Eight' began. PSG had seen Neymar hit the post before they went ahead in the 13th minute. Neymar won a free-kick just outside the box to the left. Di Maria swung in the dead ball and Marquinhos headed home. The Brazilian defender, reinvented as a holding midfielder by Tuchel, does not score many but he had already saved PSG against Atalanta with his last-minute equaliser. Di Maria was making his comeback after suspension kept him out of the quarter-final. Kylian Mbappe was also fit enough to start for the first time after his recent ankle injury. Mauro Icardi made way as that duo joined Neymar in a three-man attack. At the other end, Sergio Rico was rarely troubled as he stood in for injured goalkeeper Keylor Navas. Neymar nearly made it 2-0 with an audacious attempt from a free-kick, almost catching out Peter Gulacsi when he hit the post from way out on the right flank as everyone expected a cross. But Gulacsi gifted the French champions their second just before the break. His poor pass out fell to Leandro Paredes, and he returned it into the box and on to Di Maria via an outrageous Neymar flick. Di Maria controlled and slotted home. It was game over within 10 minutes of the second half starting. Leipzig thought Nordi Mukiele was fouled in the right-back position but the Dutch referee decided he had merely slipped. As play continued, Di Maria crossed for Bernat to head in. Tuchel, perched on a cool box in his technical area, pumped his fist in celebration. PSG are now hoping to become just the second French winner of the trophy, 27 years after Marseille won the inaugural Champions League.

PSG see off Leipzig to reach first ever Champions League final

<p>Bayern Munich are set to lock horns with Olympique Lyon at the second semi-final of the UEFA Champions League at the Estadio Jose Alvalade in Lisbon, Portugal in what promises to be another cracker of a contest in Europe’s elite competition.</p>

<p>The winner of Bayern Munich vs Lyon will go on to face French giants Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) who qualified to the summit clash by defeating RB Leipzig 3-0 in what was a comfortable victory for the Ligue 1 champions.&nbsp;</p>

<p>All eyes will be on rampant Bayern who are yet to lose a match since the restart and are undefeated in the UEFA Champions League 2019-20, moreover after their thumping 8-2 win over Barcelona in the quarter-final. However, Lyon will also be confident of their chances after winning over Man City by 3-1.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2>When will the Bayern Munich vs Olympique Lyon, UEFA Champions League match begin?</h2>

<p>The Bayern Munich vs Olympique Lyon, UEFA Champions League match will begin at 12:30 AM IST on August 20.&nbsp;</p>

<h2>Where will the Bayern Munich vs Olympique Lyon, UEFA Champions League match be played?</h2>

<p>The Bayern Munich vs Olympique Lyon, UEFA Champions League match match will be held at Estadio Jose Alvalade in Portugal.</p>

<h2>Which channel will telecast the Bayern Munich vs Olympique Lyon, UEFA Champions League match?</h2>

<p>The Bayern Munich vs Olympique Lyon, UEFA Champions League match will have a live telecast on Ten 1/HD and Ten 2/HD.</p>

<h2>How to watch the live streaming of Bayern Munich vs Olympique Lyon, UEFA Champions League match?</h2>

<p>The live streaming of Bayern Munich vs Olympique Lyon, UEFA Champions League match will be available on Sony’s streaming platform. &nbsp;<br />
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Bayern Munich are set to lock horns with Olympique Lyon at the second semi-final of the UEFA Champions League at the Estadio Jose Alvalade in Lisbon, Portugal in what promises to be another cracker of a contest in Europe’s elite competition.

Bayern Munich are set to lock horns with Olympique Lyon at the second semi-final of the UEFA Champions League at the Estadio Jose Alvalade in Lisbon, Portugal in what promises to be another cracker of a contest in Europe’s elite competition. The winner of Bayern Munich vs Lyon will go on to face French giants Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) who qualified to the summit clash by defeating RB Leipzig 3-0 in what was a comfortable victory for the Ligue 1 champions. All eyes will be on rampant Bayern who are yet to lose a match since the restart and are undefeated in the UEFA Champions League 2019-20, moreover after their thumping 8-2 win over Barcelona in the quarter-final. However, Lyon will also be confident of their chances after winning over Man City by 3-1. ALSO READ: Neymar could miss Champions League final for breaking UEFA's COVID-19 protocol When will the Bayern Munich vs Olympique Lyon, UEFA Champions League match begin? The Bayern Munich vs Olympique Lyon, UEFA Champions League match will begin at 12:30 AM IST on August 20. Where will the Bayern Munich vs Olympique Lyon, UEFA Champions League match be played? The Bayern Munich vs Olympique Lyon, UEFA Champions League match match will be held at Estadio Jose Alvalade in Portugal. Which channel will telecast the Bayern Munich vs Olympique Lyon, UEFA Champions League match? The Bayern Munich vs Olympique Lyon, UEFA Champions League match will have a live telecast on Ten 1/HD and Ten 2/HD. How to watch the live streaming of Bayern Munich vs Olympique Lyon, UEFA Champions League match? The live streaming of Bayern Munich vs Olympique Lyon, UEFA Champions League match will be available on Sony’s streaming platform.

Bayern Munich vs Lyon, UCL Live Streaming: When and where to watch BAY vs LYO

<p>French police on Wednesday said they have arrested 36 people including three minors overnight after clashes following Paris Saint-Germain’s triumph in the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/uefa-champions-league">UEFA Champions League</a> semi-final over German club RB Leipzig.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Police were deployed in big numbers both on the Champs-Elysees – the iconic Parisian avenue – and PSG’s home stadium – Parc des Princes – in the west of the capital of France.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Thousands of PSG fans took to road including majority of young fans, who were not wearing masks in line with COVID-19 health and safety protocols while parading down the Champs-Elysees in cars and on mopeds and scooters, celebrating the iconic win by PSG against RB Leipzig.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to police, arrests were made for various acts including throwing of projectiles, acts of violence against authorities, contempt and theft.</p>

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<p>Justice Minister Eric Dupond-Moretti said that those people dishonor the players who wear PSG’s jersey on the field while warning strict actions.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Some people are wearing a jersey that last night made an entire city and even a country proud. They dishonor it," he said.</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/i-feel-world-cup-vibes-says-france-striker-mbappe-after-psgs-win-321618" hreflang="en">I feel World Cup vibes, says France striker Mbappe after PSG's win</a></strong></p>

<p>"Justice will be vigilant and the Paris prosecutor's office will bring to court the perpetrators of these acts on the Champs-Elysees."</p>

<p>PSG defeated RB Leipzig 3-0 to qualify for their first UEFA Champions League final on Sunday against the winner of Bayern Munich vs Lyon after beating Leipzig 3-0. This is the first time PSG has qualified to the summit clash of Europe’s elite competition.<br />
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French police on Wednesday said they have arrested 36 people including three minors overnight after clashes following Paris Saint-Germain’s triumph in the UEFA Champions League semi-final over German club RB Leipzig.

French police on Wednesday said they have arrested 36 people including three minors overnight after clashes following Paris Saint-Germain’s triumph in the UEFA Champions League semi-final over German club RB Leipzig. Police were deployed in big numbers both on the Champs-Elysees – the iconic Parisian avenue – and PSG’s home stadium – Parc des Princes – in the west of the capital of France. Thousands of PSG fans took to road including majority of young fans, who were not wearing masks in line with COVID-19 health and safety protocols while parading down the Champs-Elysees in cars and on mopeds and scooters, celebrating the iconic win by PSG against RB Leipzig. According to police, arrests were made for various acts including throwing of projectiles, acts of violence against authorities, contempt and theft. ALSO READ: Neymar could miss Champions League final for breaking UEFA's COVID-19 protocol Justice Minister Eric Dupond-Moretti said that those people dishonor the players who wear PSG’s jersey on the field while warning strict actions. "Some people are wearing a jersey that last night made an entire city and even a country proud. They dishonor it," he said. ALSO READ: I feel World Cup vibes, says France striker Mbappe after PSG's win "Justice will be vigilant and the Paris prosecutor's office will bring to court the perpetrators of these acts on the Champs-Elysees." PSG defeated RB Leipzig 3-0 to qualify for their first UEFA Champions League final on Sunday against the winner of Bayern Munich vs Lyon after beating Leipzig 3-0. This is the first time PSG has qualified to the summit clash of Europe’s elite competition.

Champions League: 36 PSG fans arrested by French police after 3-0 win over Leipzig

<p>Former South African captain Graeme Smith, who is also the director of cricket of Cricket South Africa, has said that he along with others have been subjected to massive amount of abuse and death threats for supporting the ‘Black Lives Matter’ movement.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The BLM movement gained worldwide pace after an African-American George Flyod was killed by a white police officer who knelt on his neck in Minneapolis, USA. Is has found support from some of the top athletes and sporting organizations in the world. Cricket players from the West Indies and South Africa, too, have been vocal about the movement which seeks to end racial discrimination or anything sort of racism.&nbsp;</p>

<p>South Africa have a dark history with racial discrimination and continues to suffer from the same to date. There have been times when number of non-white players in the team also garners traction from the public.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>IN PICS | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/3tcricket-south-african-players-officials-take-a-knee-in-support-of-black-lives-matter-movement-314276">3TCricket: South African players, officials take a knee in support of Black Lives Matter movement</a></strong></p>

<p>Star South African pacer Lungi Ngidi was also subjected to verbal attacks from several white former players including the likes of Boeta Dippenaar. Lungi had nodded when asked whether the BLM movement would be discussed among the South African players.</p>

<p>Smith had supported Lungi Ngidi and even took a knee in widely-watched 3TC Solidarity Cup.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"It's been a really challenging experience. All of us have found ourselves in a really heated space. We've taken an immense amount of abuse, death threats. It's been an eye-opening experience. It has shocked me how heated things have got.</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/exclusive-will-take-a-knee-in-cpl-and-ipl-if-required-sheldon-cottrell-319431" hreflang="en">Exclusive - Will take a knee in CPL and IPL, if required: Sheldon Cottrell</a></strong></p>

<p>"Lungi, to my mind, said nothing wrong," Smith said. "He expressed an opinion. He didn't make a statement. He expressed the fact that the team was going to get together and have a conversation. In no way did he deserve to be attacked. What happened to him and the way the guys came at him is entirely wrong," Smith said during a webinar hosted by a financial services company on Tuesday.</p>

<p>"I get that in South Africa we've got so many issues. In some ways it's felt like we're bearing the brunt for government not having delivered on a number of things over the years and the frustration over that. You pick up the paper or you click online and you see all the negativity and the disappointment and the frustration in people's lives, and livelihoods being affected,” Smith added.<br />
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Former South African captain Graeme Smith, who is also the director of cricket of Cricket South Africa, has said that he along with others have been subjected to massive amount of abuse and death threats for supporting the ‘Black Lives Matter’ movement.

Former South African captain Graeme Smith, who is also the director of cricket of Cricket South Africa, has said that he along with others have been subjected to massive amount of abuse and death threats for supporting the ‘Black Lives Matter’ movement. The BLM movement gained worldwide pace after an African-American George Flyod was killed by a white police officer who knelt on his neck in Minneapolis, USA. Is has found support from some of the top athletes and sporting organizations in the world. Cricket players from the West Indies and South Africa, too, have been vocal about the movement which seeks to end racial discrimination or anything sort of racism. South Africa have a dark history with racial discrimination and continues to suffer from the same to date. There have been times when number of non-white players in the team also garners traction from the public. IN PICS | 3TCricket: South African players, officials take a knee in support of Black Lives Matter movement Star South African pacer Lungi Ngidi was also subjected to verbal attacks from several white former players including the likes of Boeta Dippenaar. Lungi had nodded when asked whether the BLM movement would be discussed among the South African players. Smith had supported Lungi Ngidi and even took a knee in widely-watched 3TC Solidarity Cup. "It's been a really challenging experience. All of us have found ourselves in a really heated space. We've taken an immense amount of abuse, death threats. It's been an eye-opening experience. It has shocked me how heated things have got. ALSO READ: Exclusive - Will take a knee in CPL and IPL, if required: Sheldon Cottrell "Lungi, to my mind, said nothing wrong," Smith said. "He expressed an opinion. He didn't make a statement. He expressed the fact that the team was going to get together and have a conversation. In no way did he deserve to be attacked. What happened to him and the way the guys came at him is entirely wrong," Smith said during a webinar hosted by a financial services company on Tuesday. "I get that in South Africa we've got so many issues. In some ways it's felt like we're bearing the brunt for government not having delivered on a number of things over the years and the frustration over that. You pick up the paper or you click online and you see all the negativity and the disappointment and the frustration in people's lives, and livelihoods being affected,” Smith added.

Graeme Smith: We've taken abuse, death threats for supporting Black Lives Matter movement

<p>The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Wednesday officially announced that Dream11 has been awarded the title sponsorship for the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/ipl?page=1">Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020</a>, which is scheduled to start from September 19 to November 10 in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).</p>

<p>Dream11 comes to the board after the BCCI and Chinese mobile manufacturing giants Vivo parted ways for the 13th edition of IPL. In the statement released by the BCCI, the Indian board clarifies that Dream11 (Sporta Technologies Pvt. Ltd) is an Indian company based in Mumbai, Maharashtra.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Dream11 shelled out INR 222 crore to become the title sponsor of IPL 2020, which is expected to be the most-watch IPL edition. Moreover, Dream11 are associated with six IPL franchises as well. The fantasy gaming platform has also partnered with a total of 19 sports leagues across the world.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Mr Brijesh Patel, Chairman, IPL, said: “We welcome Dream11 on board as Title Sponsor for the 2020 edition of the IPL. Dream11 upgrading their association from an Official Partner to Title Sponsors is a great testament to the brand IPL. Dream11 as a fantasy sports brand will only grow the engagement of the IPL with its fans. As a digital brand it will give them leverage to create exciting online engagement for fans sitting at home and watching the matches. We look forward to delivering great value to Dream11.”</p>

<p>Mr Harsh Jain, CEO &amp; Co-Founder, Dream Sports (Dream11) said: “The launch of IPL in 2008 gave birth to the idea of Dream11. As avid sports fans, we wanted to offer fantasy cricket to IPL fans to help them further engage with the sport they love and showcase their sports knowledge &amp; skill. Being a proud homegrown Indian brand that is made in India, by Indians and exclusively for Indian sports fans, we would like to thank the BCCI for giving us an opportunity to become the Title Sponsor of IPL, which in our opinion is the world’s greatest sports property.</p>

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<p>“We believe that ‘Dream11 IPL’ also perfectly defines what IPL is all about: every team fielding its Dream11 team culminating in the IPL finals determining The Dream11. We are happy to continue building our partnership with BCCI &amp; IPL to further promote sports fan engagement in India, and look forward to 10 Crore+ Indians making their Dream11 for every Dream11 IPL match.”<br />
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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Wednesday officially announced that Dream11 has been awarded the title sponsorship for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020, which is scheduled to start from September 19 to November 10 in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Wednesday officially announced that Dream11 has been awarded the title sponsorship for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020, which is scheduled to start from September 19 to November 10 in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Dream11 comes to the board after the BCCI and Chinese mobile manufacturing giants Vivo parted ways for the 13th edition of IPL. In the statement released by the BCCI, the Indian board clarifies that Dream11 (Sporta Technologies Pvt. Ltd) is an Indian company based in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Dream11 shelled out INR 222 crore to become the title sponsor of IPL 2020, which is expected to be the most-watch IPL edition. Moreover, Dream11 are associated with six IPL franchises as well. The fantasy gaming platform has also partnered with a total of 19 sports leagues across the world. ALSO READ: BCCI eager to host farewell match for MS Dhoni Mr Brijesh Patel, Chairman, IPL, said: “We welcome Dream11 on board as Title Sponsor for the 2020 edition of the IPL. Dream11 upgrading their association from an Official Partner to Title Sponsors is a great testament to the brand IPL. Dream11 as a fantasy sports brand will only grow the engagement of the IPL with its fans. As a digital brand it will give them leverage to create exciting online engagement for fans sitting at home and watching the matches. We look forward to delivering great value to Dream11.” Mr Harsh Jain, CEO & Co-Founder, Dream Sports (Dream11) said: “The launch of IPL in 2008 gave birth to the idea of Dream11. As avid sports fans, we wanted to offer fantasy cricket to IPL fans to help them further engage with the sport they love and showcase their sports knowledge & skill. Being a proud homegrown Indian brand that is made in India, by Indians and exclusively for Indian sports fans, we would like to thank the BCCI for giving us an opportunity to become the Title Sponsor of IPL, which in our opinion is the world’s greatest sports property. ALSO READ: CPL 2020: Rashid Khan's 'ridiculous' helicopter flick takes social media by storm - Watch “We believe that ‘Dream11 IPL’ also perfectly defines what IPL is all about: every team fielding its Dream11 team culminating in the IPL finals determining The Dream11. We are happy to continue building our partnership with BCCI & IPL to further promote sports fan engagement in India, and look forward to 10 Crore+ Indians making their Dream11 for every Dream11 IPL match.”

BCCI announces Dream11 as title sponsor for IPL 2020

<p>The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is eager to host a farewell match for former captain MS Dhoni, who announced his retirement from international cricket, on August 15, 2020. A senior BCCI official has said that the board will have a word with Dhoni, during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 and chalk out plans accordingly.</p>

<p>According to reports, with no international series right now, Dhoni’s farewell match could come after the IPL with the official stating that he has done a lot for the nation and deserves all the respect while adding that Dhoni announced his retirement when nobody was even thinking of it.</p>

<p>However, the BCCI official clarified that the farewell match will depend on Dhoni’s opinion and what he wants but added that there will be proper felicitation ceremony for the two-time World Cup winner captain regardless of whether he agrees or not.</p>

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<p>Many former cricketers have agreed that Dhoni deserves a farewell match but are of the view that the glovesman won’t agree to proposal. Nonetheless, the fans will continue to witness Dhoni in action in Indian Premier League (IPL) with Chennai Super Kings (CSK) hierarchy expecting him to continue playing beyond the age of 50.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Even Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemand Soren had also asked for a farewell match for Dhoni while appealing to the BCCI by saying that Jharkhand would host the final match of Dhoni.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;</strong><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/pakistans-waqar-wants-to-stay-on-longer-after-bad-light-delays-in-second-test-321408" hreflang="en">Pakistan's Waqar wants to 'stay on longer' after bad light delays in second Test</a></strong></p>

<p>Dhoni, who is the most successful captain of Team India led the Men in Blue to triumphs in ICC World T20 in 2007, ICC World Cup 2011 and ICC Champions Trophy in 2013. He remains to be the only captain to have lifted all the major ICC trophies while also guiding India to No. 1 Test status.&nbsp;</p>


The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is eager to host a farewell match for former captain MS Dhoni, who announced his retirement from international cricket, on August 15, 2020.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is eager to host a farewell match for former captain MS Dhoni, who announced his retirement from international cricket, on August 15, 2020. A senior BCCI official has said that the board will have a word with Dhoni, during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 and chalk out plans accordingly. According to reports, with no international series right now, Dhoni’s farewell match could come after the IPL with the official stating that he has done a lot for the nation and deserves all the respect while adding that Dhoni announced his retirement when nobody was even thinking of it. However, the BCCI official clarified that the farewell match will depend on Dhoni’s opinion and what he wants but added that there will be proper felicitation ceremony for the two-time World Cup winner captain regardless of whether he agrees or not. ALSO READ: IPL 2020: Dream11, Tencent and Chinese connection Many former cricketers have agreed that Dhoni deserves a farewell match but are of the view that the glovesman won’t agree to proposal. Nonetheless, the fans will continue to witness Dhoni in action in Indian Premier League (IPL) with Chennai Super Kings (CSK) hierarchy expecting him to continue playing beyond the age of 50. Even Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemand Soren had also asked for a farewell match for Dhoni while appealing to the BCCI by saying that Jharkhand would host the final match of Dhoni. ALSO READ: Pakistan's Waqar wants to 'stay on longer' after bad light delays in second Test Dhoni, who is the most successful captain of Team India led the Men in Blue to triumphs in ICC World T20 in 2007, ICC World Cup 2011 and ICC Champions Trophy in 2013. He remains to be the only captain to have lifted all the major ICC trophies while also guiding India to No. 1 Test status.

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<p>An anti-corruption lawyer representing FIFA president Gianni Infantino, who is facing a criminal probe in Switzerland, said Wednesday he believed the case would be dismissed.</p>

<p>"I am completely confident there'll be a dismissal," lawyer Jean-Pierre Mean told AFP.</p>

<p>Infantino, in charge of world football's governing body since 2016, is the subject of an investigation by the Swiss prosecutor over suspected collusion between him and Swiss Attorney General Michael Lauber, who resigned last month over his handling of a corruption investigation targeting FIFA.</p>

<p>However, Infantino has already insisted he had "nothing to hide".</p>

<p>In a letter sent to FIFA's 211 members Infantino said there were no "factual grounds for the opening of a criminal investigation".</p>

<p>Infantino and Lauber are said to have held a series of secret meetings in 2016 and 2017, but the FIFA head said the meetings were about restoring "public trust in our institution" after a series of scandals.</p>

<p>Infantino claims that those meetings "were in no way secret and most certainly not illegal".</p>

<p>Lawyer Mean, an anti-corruption specialist hired by FIFA on behalf of Infantino in May, added: "There is nothing wrong with meeting with a lawyer, even informally. It is quite usual and absolutely not criminal."</p>

<p>The procedure against Infantino, Mean continued, "only mentions an anonymous complaint".</p>

<p>"We still haven't seen it. We will have access to the file when Mr. Infantino is heard."</p>


An anti-corruption lawyer representing FIFA president Gianni Infantino, who is facing a criminal probe in Switzerland, said Wednesday he believed the case would be dismissed.

An anti-corruption lawyer representing FIFA president Gianni Infantino, who is facing a criminal probe in Switzerland, said Wednesday he believed the case would be dismissed. "I am completely confident there'll be a dismissal," lawyer Jean-Pierre Mean told AFP. Infantino, in charge of world football's governing body since 2016, is the subject of an investigation by the Swiss prosecutor over suspected collusion between him and Swiss Attorney General Michael Lauber, who resigned last month over his handling of a corruption investigation targeting FIFA. However, Infantino has already insisted he had "nothing to hide". In a letter sent to FIFA's 211 members Infantino said there were no "factual grounds for the opening of a criminal investigation". Infantino and Lauber are said to have held a series of secret meetings in 2016 and 2017, but the FIFA head said the meetings were about restoring "public trust in our institution" after a series of scandals. Infantino claims that those meetings "were in no way secret and most certainly not illegal". Lawyer Mean, an anti-corruption specialist hired by FIFA on behalf of Infantino in May, added: "There is nothing wrong with meeting with a lawyer, even informally. It is quite usual and absolutely not criminal." The procedure against Infantino, Mean continued, "only mentions an anonymous complaint". "We still haven't seen it. We will have access to the file when Mr. Infantino is heard."

Lawyer for FIFA boss Infantino confident of case dismissal

<p>Barcelona on Wednesday confirmed the signing of former player Ronald Koeman as the new manager to replace Quique Setien following a humiliating 8-2 defeat to Bayern Munich in UEFA Champions League. Barcelona are looking to make a transition to a new phase as they sacked Setien and sporting director Eric Abidal to start the process while luring Koeman to come back to the Nou Camp.</p>

<p>Koeman’s contract with Barcelona will run until 2022 as the Dutchman leaves his post as the head coach of the Netherlands national team to take over the charge at the Catalan club.</p>

<p>Barcelona released an official statement which reads: "FC Barcelona and Ronald Koeman have reached an agreement for the Dutchman to take over as first-team coach until 30 June 2022.</p>

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<p>"The Blaugrana legend, hero of Wembley, the man who handed Barca their first-ever victory in the European Cup returns to Camp Nou.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"This time, however, he will do so as coach as the Dutchman brings more than 20 years of experience as a manager and eight trophies on his CV.</p>

<p>"Ronald Koeman comes to FC Barcelona after coaching in the Premier League, La Liga, the Dutch league, the Portuguese league and also on the international stage with the Netherlands."</p>

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<p>Koeman reacted to his stint with the Netherlands while saying that Barcelona have always been his dream club.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“It was an honour to be the national coach of the Netherlands," said the 57-year-old. "For the past two-and-a-half years I have done everything I can to achieve successes with Oranje.</p>

<p>"I look back with pride on what we have achieved together in that period. The Dutch national team has a bright future, I am convinced of that.</p>

<p>"Everyone knows that Barcelona is my dream club. It feels very special to me to be able to become a coach there."</p>

<p>Koeman, regarded as Barcelona legend and one of the finest to have taken to the field, played for the club between 1989 and 1995 winning four league titles and the European Cup, in which he scored the winning goal in the final against Sampdoria.</p>

<p>The Dutchman returns to club management since leaving English club Everton in 2018 and will be looking to find the lost glory of Barcelona.</p>


Barcelona on Wednesday confirmed the signing of former player Ronald Koeman as the new manager to replace Quique Setien following a humiliating 8-2 defeat to Bayern Munich in UEFA Champions League.

Barcelona on Wednesday confirmed the signing of former player Ronald Koeman as the new manager to replace Quique Setien following a humiliating 8-2 defeat to Bayern Munich in UEFA Champions League. Barcelona are looking to make a transition to a new phase as they sacked Setien and sporting director Eric Abidal to start the process while luring Koeman to come back to the Nou Camp. Koeman’s contract with Barcelona will run until 2022 as the Dutchman leaves his post as the head coach of the Netherlands national team to take over the charge at the Catalan club. Barcelona released an official statement which reads: "FC Barcelona and Ronald Koeman have reached an agreement for the Dutchman to take over as first-team coach until 30 June 2022. 🙌 Welcome home, @RonaldKoeman! 💙❤️ #KoemanCuler — FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) August 19, 2020 × ALSO READ: Neymar could miss Champions League final for breaking UEFA's COVID-19 protocol "The Blaugrana legend, hero of Wembley, the man who handed Barca their first-ever victory in the European Cup returns to Camp Nou. "This time, however, he will do so as coach as the Dutchman brings more than 20 years of experience as a manager and eight trophies on his CV. "Ronald Koeman comes to FC Barcelona after coaching in the Premier League, La Liga, the Dutch league, the Portuguese league and also on the international stage with the Netherlands." ALSO READ: Koeman will be Barca's next coach, Messi to stay - president Koeman reacted to his stint with the Netherlands while saying that Barcelona have always been his dream club. “It was an honour to be the national coach of the Netherlands," said the 57-year-old. "For the past two-and-a-half years I have done everything I can to achieve successes with Oranje. "I look back with pride on what we have achieved together in that period. The Dutch national team has a bright future, I am convinced of that. "Everyone knows that Barcelona is my dream club. It feels very special to me to be able to become a coach there." Koeman, regarded as Barcelona legend and one of the finest to have taken to the field, played for the club between 1989 and 1995 winning four league titles and the European Cup, in which he scored the winning goal in the final against Sampdoria. The Dutchman returns to club management since leaving English club Everton in 2018 and will be looking to find the lost glory of Barcelona.

Ronald Koeman appointed new Barcelona manager

<p>Barbados Tridents started their Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2020 campaign with a victory over St Kitts &amp; Nevis Patriots as they won the match by six runs in what was a proper humdinger at the Brian Lara Stadium, Tarouba in Trinidad.</p>

<p>A jaw-dropping Rashid Khan helicopter flick stole the limelight as the Afghanistan spinner smoked 26 not-out off 20 to help Barbados Tridents reach a competitive score of 153-9. Rashid scored just one six in the match but that was arguably the shot of the match and a contender for the shot of the tournament.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It was a juicy half-volley by St Kitts &amp; Nevis Patriots speedster Alzarri Joseph in around the off-stump but Rashid shuffled a bit to send the helicopter flick over the square-leg boundary to leave everyone watching in awe. The commentators couldn’t believe what they saw as the Afghanistan cricketer enjoyed a prolific outing with the willow before wreaking havoc with the ball.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2>Here's how others reacted to Rashid Khan six in CPL T20:</h2>

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Barbados Tridents' Rashid Khan hit this ⚡️ six off the first ball he faced in <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CPL20?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CPL20</a>.<a href="https://t.co/ykGCSlmCK2">pic.twitter.com/ykGCSlmCK2</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">😂😂😂😂😂 what the ! <a href="https://twitter.com/rashidkhan_19?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@rashidkhan_19</a> half a helicopter 🚁 😆 <a href="https://t.co/oPWC0Tk25O">https://t.co/oPWC0Tk25O</a></p>
— Danielle Wyatt (@Danni_Wyatt) <a href="https://twitter.com/Danni_Wyatt/status/1295982894402478081?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 19, 2020</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Lockdown (sweeping ) gains 🤯 <a href="https://t.co/5EcM7bQEWk">https://t.co/5EcM7bQEWk</a> <a href="https://t.co/vySCJeOisk">pic.twitter.com/vySCJeOisk</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Just...what. WHAT. <a href="https://t.co/VSj2GTdr3O">https://t.co/VSj2GTdr3O</a></p>
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That flickshot 👌👌👌 <a href="https://t.co/kld6KpBMZA">https://t.co/kld6KpBMZA</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">What a shot that is. Always thought Rashid Khan would be a prime candidate if someone wanted to try to replicate what Sunil Narine has becoming at the top of the order... <a href="https://t.co/xfay7me5iQ">https://t.co/xfay7me5iQ</a></p>
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<p>Rashid went on to pick up a couple of wickets in his four-over quota while giving away just 27 runs as he continued to cement his legacy as the most valuable player in the T20 arena.</p>

<p>Captain Jason Holder was all praise for Rashid and Hayden who built a solid partnership for the last wicket to pile up some crucial runs for the Barbados Tridents in CPL 2020.</p>

<p>“It was important to win this game. It is important to start the tournament well. We were five down before 10 overs and every time we tried to get momentum, we lost a wicket. The partnership between Rashid and Hayden was outstanding to get us to a competitive total. It was a bit easier for the seamers but we had quality spinners in Santner and Rashid. The bowlers have been the beauty to our success and it is good to see they have continued from last year. Our batting could have been a lot better. The top three didn't contribute much but we still managed to get 150,” Barbados Tridents skipper Jason Holder said in the post-match presentation.</p>


Barbados Tridents started their Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2020 campaign with a victory over St Kitts & Nevis Patriots as they won the match by six runs in what was a proper humdinger at the Brian Lara Stadium, Tarouba in Trinidad.

Barbados Tridents started their Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2020 campaign with a victory over St Kitts & Nevis Patriots as they won the match by six runs in what was a proper humdinger at the Brian Lara Stadium, Tarouba in Trinidad. A jaw-dropping Rashid Khan helicopter flick stole the limelight as the Afghanistan spinner smoked 26 not-out off 20 to help Barbados Tridents reach a competitive score of 153-9. Rashid scored just one six in the match but that was arguably the shot of the match and a contender for the shot of the tournament. It was a juicy half-volley by St Kitts & Nevis Patriots speedster Alzarri Joseph in around the off-stump but Rashid shuffled a bit to send the helicopter flick over the square-leg boundary to leave everyone watching in awe. The commentators couldn’t believe what they saw as the Afghanistan cricketer enjoyed a prolific outing with the willow before wreaking havoc with the ball. ALSO READ: CPL 2020: Barbados Tridents come back from the brink to defeat St Kitts & Nevis Patriots SHOT BOI! @rashidkhan_19 unleashes #cpl20 #BTvSKP #CricketPlayerLouder pic.twitter.com/37HrhiWDY2 — CPL T20 (@CPL) August 18, 2020 × Here's how others reacted to Rashid Khan six in CPL T20: WHAT A SHOT 💥 Barbados Tridents' Rashid Khan hit this ⚡️ six off the first ball he faced in #CPL20.pic.twitter.com/ykGCSlmCK2 — ICC (@ICC) August 19, 2020 × 😂😂😂😂😂 what the ! @rashidkhan_19 half a helicopter 🚁 😆 https://t.co/oPWC0Tk25O — Danielle Wyatt (@Danni_Wyatt) August 19, 2020 × Lockdown (sweeping ) gains 🤯 https://t.co/5EcM7bQEWk pic.twitter.com/vySCJeOisk — Shikha Pandey (@shikhashauny) August 19, 2020 × Just...what. WHAT. https://t.co/VSj2GTdr3O — Nakul Pande (@NakulMPande) August 19, 2020 × First ball faced by @rashidkhan_19 That flickshot 👌👌👌 https://t.co/kld6KpBMZA — H A R I N A D H ⚡ (@Haari9999) August 19, 2020 × this was his first ball of professional cricket in what..months? golf lessons must have come in handy https://t.co/HPgImnPcZ6 — kart (@kartikeyasd) August 19, 2020 × What a shot that is. Always thought Rashid Khan would be a prime candidate if someone wanted to try to replicate what Sunil Narine has becoming at the top of the order... https://t.co/xfay7me5iQ — Ian DW (@sportdw) August 19, 2020 × Rashid went on to pick up a couple of wickets in his four-over quota while giving away just 27 runs as he continued to cement his legacy as the most valuable player in the T20 arena. Captain Jason Holder was all praise for Rashid and Hayden who built a solid partnership for the last wicket to pile up some crucial runs for the Barbados Tridents in CPL 2020. “It was important to win this game. It is important to start the tournament well. We were five down before 10 overs and every time we tried to get momentum, we lost a wicket. The partnership between Rashid and Hayden was outstanding to get us to a competitive total. It was a bit easier for the seamers but we had quality spinners in Santner and Rashid. The bowlers have been the beauty to our success and it is good to see they have continued from last year. Our batting could have been a lot better. The top three didn't contribute much but we still managed to get 150,” Barbados Tridents skipper Jason Holder said in the post-match presentation.

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<p>In what could be a huge blow for Paris Saint-Germain in their pursuit of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/uefa-champions-league">UEFA Champions League</a> trophy, star Brazilian forward Neymar might miss the final against the winner of Olymique Lyon vs Bayern Munich after the PSG forward was seen swapping his jersey with RB Leipzig’s Marcel Halstenberg.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As per UEFA’s COVID-19 protocols, swapping of shirts isn’t allowed and a player found guilty of breaching the protocol have to undergo self-isolation for 12 days, which would see Neymar missing the summit clash in Lisbon.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Neymar has been arguably the best player for PSG in Champions League knockouts while chipping in with crucial contributions. Neymar was again at his best against RB Leipzig as the French club won the match comfortably to head to the final of UCL.</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/i-feel-world-cup-vibes-says-france-striker-mbappe-after-psgs-win-321618" hreflang="en">I feel World Cup vibes, says France striker Mbappe after PSG's win</a></strong></p>

<p>However, with Neymar swapping shirts with Halstenberg, UEFA committee may take disciplinary action against the Brazilian megastar.&nbsp;</p>

<p>PSG reached their first every UEFA Champions League final and Neymar played a massive role in their success so far. The Brazilian has been involved directly in 59 goals in 59 Champions League matches -- 35 goals and 24 assists.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/di-maria-wont-sleep-after-reaching-champions-league-final-321619" hreflang="en">Di Maria 'won't sleep' after reaching Champions League final</a></strong></p>

<p>Whereas for Halstenberg, Leipzig’s season is over and hence the German player can undergo self-isolation for 12 days without disrupting the season. The UEFA disciplinary committee is expected to discuss the matter and take a call soon.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Bayern Munich and Lyon are set to face in the second semi-final of UCL on August 19 and the winner of the match will go on to take on PSG in the final of the elite competition in Lisbon, Portugal.<br />
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In what could be a huge blow for Paris Saint-Germain in their pursuit of UEFA Champions League trophy, star Brazilian forward Neymar might miss the final against the winner of Olymique Lyon vs Bayern Munich after the PSG forward was seen swapping his jersey with RB Leipzig’s Marcel Halstenberg.

In what could be a huge blow for Paris Saint-Germain in their pursuit of UEFA Champions League trophy, star Brazilian forward Neymar might miss the final against the winner of Olymique Lyon vs Bayern Munich after the PSG forward was seen swapping his jersey with RB Leipzig’s Marcel Halstenberg. As per UEFA’s COVID-19 protocols, swapping of shirts isn’t allowed and a player found guilty of breaching the protocol have to undergo self-isolation for 12 days, which would see Neymar missing the summit clash in Lisbon. Neymar has been arguably the best player for PSG in Champions League knockouts while chipping in with crucial contributions. Neymar was again at his best against RB Leipzig as the French club won the match comfortably to head to the final of UCL. ALSO READ: I feel World Cup vibes, says France striker Mbappe after PSG's win However, with Neymar swapping shirts with Halstenberg, UEFA committee may take disciplinary action against the Brazilian megastar. PSG reached their first every UEFA Champions League final and Neymar played a massive role in their success so far. The Brazilian has been involved directly in 59 goals in 59 Champions League matches -- 35 goals and 24 assists. ALSO READ: Di Maria 'won't sleep' after reaching Champions League final Whereas for Halstenberg, Leipzig’s season is over and hence the German player can undergo self-isolation for 12 days without disrupting the season. The UEFA disciplinary committee is expected to discuss the matter and take a call soon. Meanwhile, Bayern Munich and Lyon are set to face in the second semi-final of UCL on August 19 and the winner of the match will go on to take on PSG in the final of the elite competition in Lisbon, Portugal.

Neymar could miss Champions League final for breaking UEFA's COVID-19 protocol

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