• COSTA RICA RATINGS: Keylor Navas – 6. Costa Rica’s main man made some key saves to give his side a fighting chance of advancing into the knockouts. A performance to be proud of despite letting in the four goals. AFP
    COSTA RICA RATINGS: Keylor Navas – 6. Costa Rica’s main man made some key saves to give his side a fighting chance of advancing into the knockouts. A performance to be proud of despite letting in the four goals. AFP
  • Bryan Oviedo – 4. Struggled to go forward due to Germany’s press, especially in the first half. At the back, he made some important tackles, but it wasn’t enough to keep Germany out. AP Photo
    Bryan Oviedo – 4. Struggled to go forward due to Germany’s press, especially in the first half. At the back, he made some important tackles, but it wasn’t enough to keep Germany out. AP Photo
  • Juan Pablo Vargas – 5. Not his most memorable night defensively. However, he enjoyed five minutes in the spotlight as he momentarily put Costa Rica in the lead after tapping in from close range. Reuters
    Juan Pablo Vargas – 5. Not his most memorable night defensively. However, he enjoyed five minutes in the spotlight as he momentarily put Costa Rica in the lead after tapping in from close range. Reuters
  • Kendall Waston – 4. Could have used his physicality better to prevent some of the opposition’s goals. At the other end, he played a major part in his side going 2-1 ahead by heading the ball across the box for Vargas to tap home. AP Photo
    Kendall Waston – 4. Could have used his physicality better to prevent some of the opposition’s goals. At the other end, he played a major part in his side going 2-1 ahead by heading the ball across the box for Vargas to tap home. AP Photo
  • Óscar Duarte – 4. Worked hard in the first half to stop the wave of German attacks. However, gaps started to appear defensively as the game went on with his side in desperate need of goals. Getty Images
    Óscar Duarte – 4. Worked hard in the first half to stop the wave of German attacks. However, gaps started to appear defensively as the game went on with his side in desperate need of goals. Getty Images
  • Keysher Fuller – 5. Had a fantastic chance to get on the scoresheet after latching on to a mistake from Raum, but it was well saved by Neuer. AP Photo
    Keysher Fuller – 5. Had a fantastic chance to get on the scoresheet after latching on to a mistake from Raum, but it was well saved by Neuer. AP Photo
  • Brandon Aguilera – 5. Didn’t see enough of the ball to impact the game due to the constant German pressure in the first period. Dropped deep to provide effective defensive cover before his half-time departure. AFP
    Brandon Aguilera – 5. Didn’t see enough of the ball to impact the game due to the constant German pressure in the first period. Dropped deep to provide effective defensive cover before his half-time departure. AFP
  • Celso Borges – 5. It became apparent early on that Borges and his side would be losing the midfield battle. He pressed hard to give the opposition as little time as possible on the ball, which caused the game to open up in the second half. EPA
    Celso Borges – 5. It became apparent early on that Borges and his side would be losing the midfield battle. He pressed hard to give the opposition as little time as possible on the ball, which caused the game to open up in the second half. EPA
  • Yeltsin Tejeda – 6. Great movement and fast reactions to equalise for his side after Neuer spilled an attempt on goal. Other than that, found it difficult to have an impact in the midfield. Reuters
    Yeltsin Tejeda – 6. Great movement and fast reactions to equalise for his side after Neuer spilled an attempt on goal. Other than that, found it difficult to have an impact in the midfield. Reuters
  • Joel Campbell – 6. Certainly looked the brightest out of the Costa Rica attackers, especially in the second half, where they saw much more of the ball. Was often left isolated when trying to spark an attack. AFP
    Joel Campbell – 6. Certainly looked the brightest out of the Costa Rica attackers, especially in the second half, where they saw much more of the ball. Was often left isolated when trying to spark an attack. AFP
  • SUBS: Youstin Salas (Brandon Aguilera, 45) – 6. Slotted nicely into the midfield with his side seeing much more of the ball after the substitution was made. AFP
    SUBS: Youstin Salas (Brandon Aguilera, 45) – 6. Slotted nicely into the midfield with his side seeing much more of the ball after the substitution was made. AFP
  • Ronald Matarrita (Johan Venegas, 74) – N/A. Was introduced when Germany were in the ascendance, but did look bright on the left wing as he tried to keep his side in the competition. EPA
    Ronald Matarrita (Johan Venegas, 74) – N/A. Was introduced when Germany were in the ascendance, but did look bright on the left wing as he tried to keep his side in the competition. EPA
  • Jewison Bennette (Keysher Fuller,74) – N/A. Had a good chance to pull it back for his side late on but his effort was well saved. Other than that, didn’t arrive early enough to properly settle into the game. AP Photo
    Jewison Bennette (Keysher Fuller,74) – N/A. Had a good chance to pull it back for his side late on but his effort was well saved. Other than that, didn’t arrive early enough to properly settle into the game. AP Photo
  • Anthony Contreras (Bryan Oviedo 90+3) – N/A. His arrival came too late to get into the game, even despite the 10 minutes of added time. AP Photo
    Anthony Contreras (Bryan Oviedo 90+3) – N/A. His arrival came too late to get into the game, even despite the 10 minutes of added time. AP Photo
  • Roan Wilson (Yeltsin Tejeda, 90+3) – N/A. The young midfielder was the last roll of the dice from the losing side. AFP
    Roan Wilson (Yeltsin Tejeda, 90+3) – N/A. The young midfielder was the last roll of the dice from the losing side. AFP
  • GERMANY RATINGS: Manuel Neuer – 7. Will not be happy about his spillage in the second half which saw Tejeda make it all square. Other than that, an impressive performance from the experienced keeper who made some vital saves whilst Costa Rica had momentum. Reuters
    GERMANY RATINGS: Manuel Neuer – 7. Will not be happy about his spillage in the second half which saw Tejeda make it all square. Other than that, an impressive performance from the experienced keeper who made some vital saves whilst Costa Rica had momentum. Reuters
  • David Raum – 8. Assisted Gnabry’s header with a well-hit cross. Continued to go forward down the left side and provide threatening deliveries which his teammates failed to take advantage of. AFP
    David Raum – 8. Assisted Gnabry’s header with a well-hit cross. Continued to go forward down the left side and provide threatening deliveries which his teammates failed to take advantage of. AFP
  • Antonio Rüdiger – 6. After what was a very quiet first half for the German defence, the Real Madrid defender made some key interventions to secure the victory. Getty Images
    Antonio Rüdiger – 6. After what was a very quiet first half for the German defence, the Real Madrid defender made some key interventions to secure the victory. Getty Images
  • Niklas Süle – 6. Had little to do in the first half and made a few mistakes in the second as he struggled to deal with Costa Rica’s counter-attacking ability. Getty Images
    Niklas Süle – 6. Had little to do in the first half and made a few mistakes in the second as he struggled to deal with Costa Rica’s counter-attacking ability. Getty Images
  • Joshua Kimmich – 7. Did well in the first half to cover what was not his natural position. Moved to central midfield in the second half and provided some much-needed variety. AFP
    Joshua Kimmich – 7. Did well in the first half to cover what was not his natural position. Moved to central midfield in the second half and provided some much-needed variety. AFP
  • Leon Goretzka – 7. His physicality in the middle of the park played a vital part in his side’s first-half dominance. Was brought off at half time in what appeared to be a tactical switch from Hansi Flick. AFP
    Leon Goretzka – 7. His physicality in the middle of the park played a vital part in his side’s first-half dominance. Was brought off at half time in what appeared to be a tactical switch from Hansi Flick. AFP
  • İlkay Gündoğan – 6. Saw plenty of the ball in the first half but struggled to get through Costa Rica’s low block before being subbed off at half time. Getty Images
    İlkay Gündoğan – 6. Saw plenty of the ball in the first half but struggled to get through Costa Rica’s low block before being subbed off at half time. Getty Images
  • Leroy Sané – 7. Gnabry hogged the limelight, but Sane’s performance included an assist for Germany’s fourth goal. Getty Images
    Leroy Sané – 7. Gnabry hogged the limelight, but Sane’s performance included an assist for Germany’s fourth goal. Getty Images
  • Jamal Musiala – 7. Displayed his dribbling ability in fine fashion, which caused constant headaches for Costa Rica. However, he lacked an end product in front of goal. AFP
    Jamal Musiala – 7. Displayed his dribbling ability in fine fashion, which caused constant headaches for Costa Rica. However, he lacked an end product in front of goal. AFP
  • Serge Gnabry – 9. Did well to break the deadlock in the first half with an impressive header. Looked a bright spark cutting in from the wing and caused constant danger to the opposition defence, which was topped off by assisting his side’s third goal. EPA
    Serge Gnabry – 9. Did well to break the deadlock in the first half with an impressive header. Looked a bright spark cutting in from the wing and caused constant danger to the opposition defence, which was topped off by assisting his side’s third goal. EPA
  • Thomas Müller – 6. Had one big chance in the second half but other than that was rationed to half chances. Disappointing night for the veteran forward in what could be his final World Cup. Getty Images
    Thomas Müller – 6. Had one big chance in the second half but other than that was rationed to half chances. Disappointing night for the veteran forward in what could be his final World Cup. Getty Images
  • SUBS: Lukas Klostermann (Leon Goretzka, 45) – 7. Improved his side from the get-go by slotting into his natural right-back position, meaning Kimmich could shift into midfield. AFP
    SUBS: Lukas Klostermann (Leon Goretzka, 45) – 7. Improved his side from the get-go by slotting into his natural right-back position, meaning Kimmich could shift into midfield. AFP
  • Niclas Füllkrug (İlkay Gündoğan, 54) – 8. Not only did he provide physicality in attack, he also topped off his cameo with a goal and assist. Getty Images
    Niclas Füllkrug (İlkay Gündoğan, 54) – 8. Not only did he provide physicality in attack, he also topped off his cameo with a goal and assist. Getty Images
  • Kai Havertz (Thomas Müller, 67) – 9. Made an instant impact off the bench by bagging an important brace to get his side a victory. However, it wasn’t enough. AP Photo
    Kai Havertz (Thomas Müller, 67) – 9. Made an instant impact off the bench by bagging an important brace to get his side a victory. However, it wasn’t enough. AP Photo
  • Mario Götze (David Raum, 67) – 6. The 2014 World Cup final goalscorer didn’t really impact the game as he would have hoped, although he did help secure the victory. Getty Images
    Mario Götze (David Raum, 67) – 6. The 2014 World Cup final goalscorer didn’t really impact the game as he would have hoped, although he did help secure the victory. Getty Images
  • Matthias Ginter (Niklas Süle, 90+3) – N/A. Came on in the dying moments of the match. Provided some fresh legs in the defence to secure the win. AFP
    Matthias Ginter (Niklas Süle, 90+3) – N/A. Came on in the dying moments of the match. Provided some fresh legs in the defence to secure the win. AFP

World Cup

Costa Rica v Germany player ratings: Campbell 6, Vargas 5; Gnabry 9, Havertz 9

Germany crash out of World Cup despite a 4-2 win in final Group E match

Harry Kettle

December 02, 2022

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Four-time champions Germany sensationally crashed out of the World Cup despite a 4-2 victory over Costa Rica in their last Group E match on Thursday, tumbling out at the first hurdle for the second consecutive time.

Germany had arrived in Qatar determined to restore their tarnished reputation following their shock 2018 group stage exit. Instead they finished third in the standings, level on four points with Spain but behind on goal difference and will return home early once more.

Japan topped Group E with six points following their 2-1 win over the Spaniards and will face Croatia in the last 16 while Spain will take on Morocco. Costa Rica finished last on three points.

On a night of unrelenting drama in the desert near Doha, the Germans struck first with Serge Gnabry in the 10th minute but saw the Central Americans score twice with Yeltsin Tejeda and a Manuel Neuer own goal before a Kai Havertz brace put them back in front.

Fellow substitute Niclas Fuellkrug added a fourth in stoppage time but even that was not enough to prolong their World Cup stay.

It was the first time in their illustrious World Cup history that Germany had failed to win any of their first two group matches and despite bagging a win on their last attempt, they will be departing Qatar with dropped heads.

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Squad

Ali Kasheif, Salim Rashid, Khalifa Al Hammadi, Khalfan Mubarak, Ali Mabkhout, Omar Abdulrahman, Mohammed Al Attas, Abdullah Ramadan, Zayed Al Ameri (Al Jazira), Mohammed Al Shamsi, Hamdan Al Kamali, Mohammed Barghash, Khalil Al Hammadi (Al Wahda), Khalid Essa, Mohammed Shaker, Ahmed Barman, Bandar Al Ahbabi (Al Ain), Al Hassan Saleh, Majid Suroor (Sharjah) Walid Abbas, Ahmed Khalil (Shabab Al Ahli), Tariq Ahmed, Jasim Yaqoub (Al Nasr), Ali Saleh, Ali Salmeen (Al Wasl), Hassan Al Muharami (Baniyas) 

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This article is part of a guide on where to live in the UAE. Our reporters will profile some of the country’s most desirable districts, provide an estimate of rental prices and introduce you to some of the residents who call each area home.

Milestones on the road to union

1970

October 26: Bahrain withdraws from a proposal to create a federation of nine with the seven Trucial States and Qatar. 

December: Ahmed Al Suwaidi visits New York to discuss potential UN membership.

1971

March 1:  Alex Douglas Hume, Conservative foreign secretary confirms that Britain will leave the Gulf and “strongly supports” the creation of a Union of Arab Emirates.

July 12: Historic meeting at which Sheikh Zayed and Sheikh Rashid make a binding agreement to create what will become the UAE.

July 18: It is announced that the UAE will be formed from six emirates, with a proposed constitution signed. RAK is not yet part of the agreement.

August 6:  The fifth anniversary of Sheikh Zayed becoming Ruler of Abu Dhabi, with official celebrations deferred until later in the year.

August 15: Bahrain becomes independent.

September 3: Qatar becomes independent.

November 23-25: Meeting with Sheikh Zayed and Sheikh Rashid and senior British officials to fix December 2 as date of creation of the UAE.

November 29:  At 5.30pm Iranian forces seize the Greater and Lesser Tunbs by force.

November 30: Despite  a power sharing agreement, Tehran takes full control of Abu Musa. 

November 31: UK officials visit all six participating Emirates to formally end the Trucial States treaties

December 2: 11am, Dubai. New Supreme Council formally elects Sheikh Zayed as President. Treaty of Friendship signed with the UK. 11.30am. Flag raising ceremony at Union House and Al Manhal Palace in Abu Dhabi witnessed by Sheikh Khalifa, then Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi.

December 6: Arab League formally admits the UAE. The first British Ambassador presents his credentials to Sheikh Zayed.

December 9: UAE joins the United Nations.

Ten tax points to be aware of in 2026

1. Domestic VAT refund amendments: request your refund within five years

If a business does not apply for the refund on time, they lose their credit.

2. E-invoicing in the UAE

Businesses should continue preparing for the implementation of e-invoicing in the UAE, with 2026 a preparation and transition period ahead of phased mandatory adoption. 

3. More tax audits

Tax authorities are increasingly using data already available across multiple filings to identify audit risks. 

4. More beneficial VAT and excise tax penalty regime

Tax disputes are expected to become more frequent and more structured, with clearer administrative objection and appeal processes. The UAE has adopted a new penalty regime for VAT and excise disputes, which now mirrors the penalty regime for corporate tax.

5. Greater emphasis on statutory audit

There is a greater need for the accuracy of financial statements. The International Financial Reporting Standards standards need to be strictly adhered to and, as a result, the quality of the audits will need to increase.

6. Further transfer pricing enforcement

Transfer pricing enforcement, which refers to the practice of establishing prices for internal transactions between related entities, is expected to broaden in scope. The UAE will shortly open the possibility to negotiate advance pricing agreements, or essentially rulings for transfer pricing purposes. 

7. Limited time periods for audits

Recent amendments also introduce a default five-year limitation period for tax audits and assessments, subject to specific statutory exceptions. While the standard audit and assessment period is five years, this may be extended to up to 15 years in cases involving fraud or tax evasion. 

8. Pillar 2 implementation 

Many multinational groups will begin to feel the practical effect of the Domestic Minimum Top-Up Tax (DMTT), the UAE's implementation of the OECD’s global minimum tax under Pillar 2. While the rules apply for financial years starting on or after January 1, 2025, it is 2026 that marks the transition to an operational phase.

9. Reduced compliance obligations for imported goods and services

Businesses that apply the reverse-charge mechanism for VAT purposes in the UAE may benefit from reduced compliance obligations. 

10. Substance and CbC reporting focus

Tax authorities are expected to continue strengthening the enforcement of economic substance and Country-by-Country (CbC) reporting frameworks. In the UAE, these regimes are increasingly being used as risk-assessment tools, providing tax authorities with a comprehensive view of multinational groups’ global footprints and enabling them to assess whether profits are aligned with real economic activity. 

Contributed by Thomas Vanhee and Hend Rashwan, Aurifer

MATCH INFO

Uefa Champions League semi-finals, first leg
Liverpool v Roma
When: April 24, 10.45pm kick-off (UAE)
Where: Anfield, Liverpool
Live: BeIN Sports HD
Second leg: May 2, Stadio Olimpico, Rome

How does ToTok work?

The calling app is available to download on Google Play and Apple App Store

To successfully install ToTok, users are asked to enter their phone number and then create a nickname.

The app then gives users the option add their existing phone contacts, allowing them to immediately contact people also using the application by video or voice call or via message.

Users can also invite other contacts to download ToTok to allow them to make contact through the app.

 

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The specs

Price, base / as tested Dh135,000

Engine 1.6L turbo

Gearbox Six speed automatic with manual and sports mode

Power 165hp @ 6,000rpm

Torque 240Nm @ 1,400rpm 0-100kph: 9.2 seconds

Top speed 420 kph (governed)

Fuel economy, combined 35.2L / 100km (est)

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Five hymns the crowds can join in

Papal Mass will begin at 10.30am at the Zayed Sports City Stadium on Tuesday

Some 17 hymns will be sung by a 120-strong UAE choir

Five hymns will be rehearsed with crowds on Tuesday morning before the Pope arrives at stadium

‘Christ be our Light’ as the entrance song

‘All that I am’ for the offertory or during the symbolic offering of gifts at the altar

‘Make me a Channel of your Peace’ and ‘Soul of my Saviour’ for the communion

‘Tell out my Soul’ as the final hymn after the blessings from the Pope

The choir will also sing the hymn ‘Legions of Heaven’ in Arabic as ‘Assakiroo Sama’

There are 15 Arabic speakers from Syria, Lebanon and Jordan in the choir that comprises residents from the Philippines, India, France, Italy, America, Netherlands, Armenia and Indonesia

The choir will be accompanied by a brass ensemble and an organ

They will practice for the first time at the stadium on the eve of the public mass on Monday evening 

IF YOU GO
 
The flights: FlyDubai offers direct flights to Catania Airport from Dubai International Terminal 2 daily with return fares starting from Dh1,895.
 
The details: Access to the 2,900-metre elevation point at Mount Etna by cable car and 4x4 transport vehicle cost around €57.50 (Dh248) per adult. Entry into Teatro Greco costs €10 (Dh43). For more go to www.visitsicily.info

 Where to stay: Hilton Giardini Naxos offers beachfront access and accessible to Taormina and Mount Etna. Rooms start from around €130 (Dh561) per night, including taxes.

PREMIER LEAGUE FIXTURES

All times UAE ( 4 GMT)

Saturday
West Ham United v Tottenham Hotspur (3.30pm)
Burnley v Huddersfield Town (7pm)
Everton v Bournemouth (7pm)
Manchester City v Crystal Palace (7pm)
Southampton v Manchester United (7pm)
Stoke City v Chelsea (7pm)
Swansea City v Watford (7pm)
Leicester City v Liverpool (8.30pm)

Sunday
Brighton and Hove Albion v Newcastle United (7pm)

Monday
Arsenal v West Bromwich Albion (11pm)

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While you're here
COMPANY PROFILE

Name: Lamsa

Founder: Badr Ward

Launched: 2014

Employees: 60

Based: Abu Dhabi

Sector: EdTech

Funding to date: $15 million

Four-day collections of TOH

Day             Indian Rs (Dh)        

Thursday    500.75 million (25.23m)

Friday         280.25m (14.12m)

Saturday     220.75m (11.21m)

Sunday       170.25m (8.58m)

Total            1.19bn (59.15m)

(Figures in millions, approximate)

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The specs

Engine: 2.0-litre 4-cyl turbo

Power: 247hp at 6,500rpm

Torque: 370Nm from 1,500-3,500rpm

Transmission: 10-speed auto

Fuel consumption: 7.8L/100km

Price: from Dh94,900

On sale: now

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The burning issue

The internal combustion engine is facing a watershed moment – major manufacturer Volvo is to stop producing petroleum-powered vehicles by 2021 and countries in Europe, including the UK, have vowed to ban their sale before 2040. The National takes a look at the story of one of the most successful technologies of the last 100 years and how it has impacted life in the UAE. 

Read part four: an affection for classic cars lives on

Read part three: the age of the electric vehicle begins

Read part two: how climate change drove the race for an alternative 

THE BIO

Bio Box

Role Model: Sheikh Zayed, God bless his soul

Favorite book: Zayed Biography of the leader

Favorite quote: To be or not to be, that is the question, from William Shakespeare's Hamlet

Favorite food: seafood

Favorite place to travel: Lebanon

Favorite movie: Braveheart

Which products are to be taxed?

To be taxed:

Flavoured water, long-life fruit juice concentrates, pre-packaged sweetened coffee drinks fall under the ‘sweetened drink’ category

Not taxed

Freshly squeezed fruit juices, ground coffee beans, tea leaves and pre-prepared flavoured milkshakes do not come under the ‘sweetened drink’ band.

Products excluded from the ‘sweetened drink’ category would contain at least 75 per cent milk in a ready-to-drink form or as a milk substitute, baby formula, follow-up formula or baby food, beverages consumed for medicinal use and special dietary needs determined as per GCC Standardisation Organisation rules

ESSENTIALS

The flights 
Emirates, Etihad and Swiss fly direct from the UAE to Zurich from Dh2,855 return, including taxes.
 

The chalet
Chalet N is currently open in winter only, between now and April 21. During the ski season, starting on December 11, a week’s rental costs from €210,000 (Dh898,431) per week for the whole property, which has 22 beds in total, across six suites, three double rooms and a children’s suite. The price includes all scheduled meals, a week’s ski pass, Wi-Fi, parking, transfers between Munich, Innsbruck or Zurich airports and one 50-minute massage per person. Private ski lessons cost from €360 (Dh1,541) per day. Halal food is available on request.

Who is Allegra Stratton?

 

  • Previously worked at The Guardian, BBC’s Newsnight programme and ITV News
  • Took up a public relations role for Chancellor Rishi Sunak in April 2020
  • In October 2020 she was hired to lead No 10’s planned daily televised press briefings
  • The idea was later scrapped and she was appointed spokeswoman for Cop26
  • Ms Stratton, 41, is married to James Forsyth, the political editor of The Spectator
  • She has strong connections to the Conservative establishment
  • Mr Sunak served as best man at her 2011 wedding to Mr Forsyth
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Starring: Saja Kilani, Clara Khoury, Motaz Malhees

Director: Kaouther Ben Hania

Rating: 4/5

Our legal consultants

Name: Hassan Mohsen Elhais

Position: legal consultant with Al Rowaad Advocates and Legal Consultants.

MATCH INFO

Leeds United 0

Brighton 1 (Maupay 17')

Man of the match: Ben White (Brighton)

If you go

The flights

Emirates flies from Dubai to Seattle from Dh5,555 return, including taxes. Portland is a 260 km drive from Seattle and Emirates offers codeshare flights to Portland with its partner Alaska Airlines.

The car

Hertz (www.hertz.ae) offers compact car rental from about $300 per week, including taxes. Emirates Skywards members can earn points on their car hire through Hertz.

Parks and accommodation

For information on Crater Lake National Park, visit www.nps.gov/crla/index.htm . Because of the altitude, large parts of the park are closed in winter due to snow. While the park’s summer season is May 22-October 31, typically, the full loop of the Rim Drive is only possible from late July until the end of October. Entry costs $25 per car for a day. For accommodation, see www.travelcraterlake.com. For information on Umpqua Hot Springs, see www.fs.usda.gov and https://soakoregon.com/umpqua-hot-springs/. For Bend, see https://www.visitbend.com/.

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Results

Stage three:

1. Stefan Bissegger (SUI) EF Education-EasyPost, in 9-43

2. Filippo Ganna (ITA) Ineos Grenadiers, at 7s

3. Tom Dumoulin (NED) Jumbo-Visma, at 14s

4. Tadej Pogacar (SLO) UAE-Team Emirates, at 18s

5. Joao Almeida (POR) UAE-Team Emirates, at 22s

6. Mikkel Bjerg (DEN) UAE-Team Emirates, at 24s

General Classification:

1. Stefan Bissegger (SUI) EF Education-EasyPost, in 9-13-02

2. Filippo Ganna (ITA) Ineos Grenadiers, at 7s

3. Jasper Philipsen (BEL) Alpecin Fenix, at 12s

4. Tom Dumoulin (NED) Jumbo-Visma, at 14s

5. Tadej Pogacar (SLO) UAE-Team Emirates, at 18s

6. Joao Almeida (POR) UAE-Team Emirates, at 22s

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Updated: December 02, 2022, 4:33 AM
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