• Felipe Melo of Palmeiras lifts the Copa Libertadores after defeating Flamengo 2-1 at Centenario Stadium on November 27, 2021 in Montevideo, Uruguay. Getty Images
    Felipe Melo of Palmeiras lifts the Copa Libertadores after defeating Flamengo 2-1 at Centenario Stadium on November 27, 2021 in Montevideo, Uruguay. Getty Images
  • Palmeiras' Breno Henrique celebrates winning the Copa Libertadores with the trophy. Reuters
    Palmeiras' Breno Henrique celebrates winning the Copa Libertadores with the trophy. Reuters
  • Palmeiras' Danilo and teammates celebrate. Reuters
    Palmeiras' Danilo and teammates celebrate. Reuters
  • Fans of Palmeiras react after winning the Copa Libertadore. AFP
    Fans of Palmeiras react after winning the Copa Libertadore. AFP
  • Fans of Palmeiras react after winning the Copa Libertadores. AFP
    Fans of Palmeiras react after winning the Copa Libertadores. AFP
  • Fans of Flamengo react after losing the Copa Libertadores final. AFP
    Fans of Flamengo react after losing the Copa Libertadores final. AFP
  • Palmeiras' Breno Henrique and teammates celebrate. Reuters
    Palmeiras' Breno Henrique and teammates celebrate. Reuters
  • Deyverson of Palmeiras and a member of the coaching staff celebrate after the final. Getty Images
    Deyverson of Palmeiras and a member of the coaching staff celebrate after the final. Getty Images
  • Palmeiras' Felipe Melo celebrates winning the Copa Libertadores with teammates. Reuters
    Palmeiras' Felipe Melo celebrates winning the Copa Libertadores with teammates. Reuters
  • Palmeiras' Luiz Adriano celebrates with teammates. Reuters
    Palmeiras' Luiz Adriano celebrates with teammates. Reuters
  • Palmeiras' Luiz Adriano, centre, celebrates winning the Copa Libertadores with teammates. Reuters
    Palmeiras' Luiz Adriano, centre, celebrates winning the Copa Libertadores with teammates. Reuters
  • Palmeiras' Gabriel Menino celebrates. Reuters
    Palmeiras' Gabriel Menino celebrates. Reuters
  • Palmeiras' Gustavo Scarpa. Reuters
    Palmeiras' Gustavo Scarpa. Reuters
  • Palmeiras' Victor Luis kisses the Copa Libertadores trophy. Reuters
    Palmeiras' Victor Luis kisses the Copa Libertadores trophy. Reuters
  • President of Palmeiras Maurício Galiotte. Reuters
    President of Palmeiras Maurício Galiotte. Reuters
  • Players of Palmeiras celebrate their 2-1 extra-time win over Flamengo at Centenario Stadium on November 27, 2021 in Montevideo, Uruguay. Getty Images
    Players of Palmeiras celebrate their 2-1 extra-time win over Flamengo at Centenario Stadium on November 27, 2021 in Montevideo, Uruguay. Getty Images
  • President of Palmeiras Maurício Galiotte celebrates after the final. Reuters
    President of Palmeiras Maurício Galiotte celebrates after the final. Reuters
  • Felipe Melo of Palmeiras lifts the Champions Trophy. Getty Images
    Felipe Melo of Palmeiras lifts the Champions Trophy. Getty Images
  • Palmeiras' Raphael Veiga celebrates after scoring against Flamengo. AFP
    Palmeiras' Raphael Veiga celebrates after scoring against Flamengo. AFP
  • Felipe Melo of Palmeiras celebrates after defeating Flamengo 2-1in in the final. Getty Images
    Felipe Melo of Palmeiras celebrates after defeating Flamengo 2-1in in the final. Getty Images
  • Weverton uses his mobile phone after the final. Getty Images
    Weverton uses his mobile phone after the final. Getty Images
  • Patrick de Paula of Palmeiras. Getty Images
    Patrick de Paula of Palmeiras. Getty Images
  • Palmeiras' Patrick de Paula and Danilo celebrate winning the Copa Libertadores. Getty Images
    Palmeiras' Patrick de Paula and Danilo celebrate winning the Copa Libertadores. Getty Images
  • Palmeiras' Danilo celebrates winning the Copa Libertadores with the trophy. Reuters
    Palmeiras' Danilo celebrates winning the Copa Libertadores with the trophy. Reuters
  • Palmeiras' Patrick de Paula and Gustavo Scarpa celebrate in front of fans. Reuters
    Palmeiras' Patrick de Paula and Gustavo Scarpa celebrate in front of fans. Reuters
  • Fans of Flamengo react after losing the Copa Libertadores final. AFP
    Fans of Flamengo react after losing the Copa Libertadores final. AFP
  • Palmeiras fans celebrate winning the Copa Libertadores. Reuters
    Palmeiras fans celebrate winning the Copa Libertadores. Reuters
  • Gustavo Gomez of Palmeiras celebrates. Getty Images
    Gustavo Gomez of Palmeiras celebrates. Getty Images
  • Palmeiras' Felipe Melo celebrates with his teammate Danilo Barbosa. EPA
    Palmeiras' Felipe Melo celebrates with his teammate Danilo Barbosa. EPA

David Luiz defends Flamengo teammate after costly error in Copa Libertadores final


Steve Luckings
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David Luiz defended his Flamengo teammate Andreas Pereira on Saturday after the loanee from Manchester United made a decisive mistake in their 2-1 defeat by Palmeiras in the Copa Libertadores final.

Pereira was caught in possession 30 yards from goal by Deyverson, who drove on to score the winning goal five minutes into extra time at the Centenario stadium in Montevideo.

But Luiz, who arrived at Flamengo in September after years spent at Benfica, Chelsea, Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal, said the 25-year-old midfielder was not the reason that Flamengo failed to win their second Libertadores - South America's equivalent of the Champions League - in three years.

“That’s football,” Luiz said. “He was having a great game, playing fantastic, and then in one move it all comes crashing down. The only thing I said to him was that no matter how much people will analyse that moment, we didn’t lose the game because of that.”

“Our vision has to be deeper and broader than that analysis, especially with a great player like Andreas. I’m very sad because he is a great friend, a great player and sad because he deserves more, sad because we deserved more.”

Luiz’s explanation was understandable and came after goalkeeper Diego Alves also defended Pereira, saying "Victory is ours [as a team] and defeat is too."

Luiz, though, was not alone in believing Flamengo were unlucky in a game where they spent more time than their opponents going forward.

Flamengo had around two-thirds of possession and the same with attempts on goal but fell behind to a Raphael Veiga strike after five minutes and although they were the better side in the second half and scored through Gabriel Barbosa after 72 minutes, they lost to Deyverson’s opportunist goal early in extra time.

“We need to have the humility to recognise that Palmeiras came with a strategy of playing on the counter attack, to take advantage of our errors, and that is what happened,” said the defender. “They’re not here for the second year in a row for nothing.”

The result means Palmeiras become the first team since Boca Juniors in 2001 to win back-to-back Libertadores titles.

It also means the Sao Paulo club are the seventh and final team confirmed for next year's Fifa Club World Cup in Abu Dhabi.

RESULTS

5pm: Maiden (PA) Dh80,000 1,400m
Winner: JAP Almahfuz, Fernando Jara (jockey), Irfan Ellahi (trainer).

5.30pm: Handicap (PA) Dh90,000 1,400m​​​​​​​
Winner: AF Momtaz, Antonio Fresu, Musabah Al Muhairi.

6pm: Handicap (TB) Dh100,000 1,400m​​​​​​​
Winner: Yaalail, Fernando Jara, Ali Rashid Al Raihe.

6.30pm: Abu Dhabi Championship Listed (PA) Dh180,000 1,600m​​​​​​​
Winner: Ihtesham, Szczepan Mazur, Ibrahim Al Hadhrami.

7pm: Wathba Stallions Cup Handicap (PA) Dh70,000 1,600m​​​​​​​
Winner: Dahess D’Arabie, Fernando Jara, Helal Al Alawi.

7.30pm: Maiden (PA) Dh80,000 2.200m
​​​​​​​Winner: Ezz Al Rawasi, Connor Beasley, Helal Al Alawi.

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If you go

The flights
Emirates (www.emirates.com) and Etihad (www.etihad.com) both fly direct to Bengaluru, with return fares from Dh 1240. From Bengaluru airport, Coorg is a five-hour drive by car.

The hotels
The Tamara (www.thetamara.com) is located inside a working coffee plantation and offers individual villas with sprawling views of the hills (tariff from Dh1,300, including taxes and breakfast).

When to go
Coorg is an all-year destination, with the peak season for travel extending from the cooler months between October and March.

Essentials
The flights: You can fly from the UAE to Iceland with one stop in Europe with a variety of airlines. Return flights with Emirates from Dubai to Stockholm, then Icelandair to Reykjavik, cost from Dh4,153 return. The whole trip takes 11 hours. British Airways flies from Abu Dhabi and Dubai to Reykjavik, via London, with return flights taking 12 hours and costing from Dh2,490 return, including taxes. 
The activities: A half-day Silfra snorkelling trip costs 14,990 Icelandic kronur (Dh544) with Dive.is. Inside the Volcano also takes half a day and costs 42,000 kronur (Dh1,524). The Jokulsarlon small-boat cruise lasts about an hour and costs 9,800 kronur (Dh356). Into the Glacier costs 19,500 kronur (Dh708). It lasts three to four hours.
The tours: It’s often better to book a tailor-made trip through a specialist operator. UK-based Discover the World offers seven nights, self-driving, across the island from £892 (Dh4,505) per person. This includes three nights’ accommodation at Hotel Husafell near Into the Glacier, two nights at Hotel Ranga and two nights at the Icelandair Hotel Klaustur. It includes car rental, plus an iPad with itinerary and tourist information pre-loaded onto it, while activities can be booked as optional extras. More information inspiredbyiceland.com

RESULTS

5pm: Handicap (PA) Dh80,000 (Turf) 2,200m
Winner: Jawal Al Reef, Fernando Jara (jockey), Ahmed Al Mehairbi (trainer)

5.30pm: Handicap (PA) Dh80,000 (T) 1,600m
Winner: AF Seven Skies, Bernardo Pinheiro, Qais Aboud

6pm: Maiden (PA) Dh80,000 (T) 1,200m
Winner: Almahroosa, Fabrice Veron, Eric Lemartinel

6.30pm: Maiden (PA) Dh80,000 (T) 1,200m
Winner: AF Sumoud, Tadhg O’Shea, Ernst Oertel

7pm: Wathba Stallions Cup Handicap (PA) Dh70,000 (T) 1,200m
Winner: AF Majalis, Tadhg O’Shea, Ernst Oertel

7.30pm: Handicap (TB) Dh90,000 (T) 1,400m
Winner: Adventurous, Sandro Paiva, Ali Rashid Al Raihe

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The Pope's itinerary

Sunday, February 3, 2019 - Rome to Abu Dhabi
1pm: departure by plane from Rome / Fiumicino to Abu Dhabi
10pm: arrival at Abu Dhabi Presidential Airport


Monday, February 4
12pm: welcome ceremony at the main entrance of the Presidential Palace
12.20pm: visit Abu Dhabi Crown Prince at Presidential Palace
5pm: private meeting with Muslim Council of Elders at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
6.10pm: Inter-religious in the Founder's Memorial


Tuesday, February 5 - Abu Dhabi to Rome
9.15am: private visit to undisclosed cathedral
10.30am: public mass at Zayed Sports City – with a homily by Pope Francis
12.40pm: farewell at Abu Dhabi Presidential Airport
1pm: departure by plane to Rome
5pm: arrival at the Rome / Ciampino International Airport

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Tomato and walnut salad

A lesson in simple, seasonal eating. Wedges of tomato, chunks of cucumber, thinly sliced red onion, coriander or parsley leaves, and perhaps some fresh dill are drizzled with a crushed walnut and garlic dressing. Do consider yourself warned: if you eat this salad in Georgia during the summer months, the tomatoes will be so ripe and flavourful that every tomato you eat from that day forth will taste lacklustre in comparison.

Badrijani nigvzit

A delicious vegetarian snack or starter. It consists of thinly sliced, fried then cooled aubergine smothered with a thick and creamy walnut sauce and folded or rolled. Take note, even though it seems like you should be able to pick these morsels up with your hands, they’re not as durable as they look. A knife and fork is the way to go.

Pkhali

This healthy little dish (a nice antidote to the khachapuri) is usually made with steamed then chopped cabbage, spinach, beetroot or green beans, combined with walnuts, garlic and herbs to make a vegetable pâté or paste. The mix is then often formed into rounds, chilled in the fridge and topped with pomegranate seeds before being served.

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Safety 'top priority' for rival hyperloop company

The chief operating officer of Hyperloop Transportation Technologies, Andres de Leon, said his company's hyperloop technology is “ready” and safe.

He said the company prioritised safety throughout its development and, last year, Munich Re, one of the world's largest reinsurance companies, announced it was ready to insure their technology.

“Our levitation, propulsion, and vacuum technology have all been developed [...] over several decades and have been deployed and tested at full scale,” he said in a statement to The National.

“Only once the system has been certified and approved will it move people,” he said.

HyperloopTT has begun designing and engineering processes for its Abu Dhabi projects and hopes to break ground soon. 

With no delivery date yet announced, Mr de Leon said timelines had to be considered carefully, as government approval, permits, and regulations could create necessary delays.

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