• SPORTING RATINGS: Antonio Adan 7 – The goalkeeper only had to make a couple of straightforward stops but came to his side’s rescue to deny Emerson Royal. Getty
    SPORTING RATINGS: Antonio Adan 7 – The goalkeeper only had to make a couple of straightforward stops but came to his side’s rescue to deny Emerson Royal. Getty
  • Goncalo Inacio 6 – Got stuck into his defensive duties, charging down Bentancur’s goal-bound effort in the early stages. AFP
    Goncalo Inacio 6 – Got stuck into his defensive duties, charging down Bentancur’s goal-bound effort in the early stages. AFP
  • Sebastian Coates 6 – Solid display at the back against an underwhelming Tottenham front-line. Reuters
    Sebastian Coates 6 – Solid display at the back against an underwhelming Tottenham front-line. Reuters
  • Matheus Reis 7 – Looked confident and brought the ball out of defence well. The centre-back lost possession after 24 minutes but recovered well with a vital block against Richarlison. AFP
    Matheus Reis 7 – Looked confident and brought the ball out of defence well. The centre-back lost possession after 24 minutes but recovered well with a vital block against Richarlison. AFP
  • Hidemasa Morita 5 – Sloppy in possession and lost the ball in the middle of the park after 63 minutes and carded for the subsequent foul on Son. EPA
    Hidemasa Morita 5 – Sloppy in possession and lost the ball in the middle of the park after 63 minutes and carded for the subsequent foul on Son. EPA
  • Manuel Ugarte 6 – Moved the ball well from the midfield. EPA
    Manuel Ugarte 6 – Moved the ball well from the midfield. EPA
  • Pedro Porro 8 – Outstanding with the ball and the wing-back was kept off the scoresheet by a remarkable save as Lloris palmed his curling effort behind for a corner. A quality delivery from the set-piece provided the assist for the opening goal. AFP
    Pedro Porro 8 – Outstanding with the ball and the wing-back was kept off the scoresheet by a remarkable save as Lloris palmed his curling effort behind for a corner. A quality delivery from the set-piece provided the assist for the opening goal. AFP
  • Nuno Santos 7 - His link play was excellent on the left. Reuters
    Nuno Santos 7 - His link play was excellent on the left. Reuters
  • Francisco Trincao 6 – Looked dangerous when running at the Tottenham defence. The forward found himself in space outside box after 27 minutes but scuffed a shot wide instead of laying the ball onto a well-positioned Edwards. Reuters
    Francisco Trincao 6 – Looked dangerous when running at the Tottenham defence. The forward found himself in space outside box after 27 minutes but scuffed a shot wide instead of laying the ball onto a well-positioned Edwards. Reuters
  • Pedro Goncalves 6 – A good cameo, and the winger had several chances to score, but his tame efforts did not trouble the Tottenham goalkeeper. AFP
    Pedro Goncalves 6 – A good cameo, and the winger had several chances to score, but his tame efforts did not trouble the Tottenham goalkeeper. AFP
  • Marcus Edwards 8 – A standout performance from the former Tottenham player. The 23-year-old deserved to get on the scoresheet after dancing his way through the midfield, but Lloris managed to divert the ball just past the post to deny what would have been an exceptional goal just before half time. AFP
    Marcus Edwards 8 – A standout performance from the former Tottenham player. The 23-year-old deserved to get on the scoresheet after dancing his way through the midfield, but Lloris managed to divert the ball just past the post to deny what would have been an exceptional goal just before half time. AFP
  • SUBS: Sotirios Alexandropoulos (Morita, 71) N/A - The young Greek kept things simple. Getty
    SUBS: Sotirios Alexandropoulos (Morita, 71) N/A - The young Greek kept things simple. Getty
  • Paulinho (Trincao, 76) N/A – Scored a glancing header to break the deadlock after 90 minutes. PA
    Paulinho (Trincao, 76) N/A – Scored a glancing header to break the deadlock after 90 minutes. PA
  • Arthur Gomes (Edwards, 90) N/A – Became the second substitute to get on the scoresheet after nutmegging Emerson and slotting the ball past Lloris. Reuters
    Arthur Gomes (Edwards, 90) N/A – Became the second substitute to get on the scoresheet after nutmegging Emerson and slotting the ball past Lloris. Reuters
  • Ricardo Esgaio (Santos, 90) N/A. EPA
    Ricardo Esgaio (Santos, 90) N/A. EPA
  • TOTTENHAM RATINGS: Hugo Lloris 8 – Forced into action in the closing minutes of the game. After producing an outstanding save to send Porro’s curling effort for a corner, the goalkeeper was then left stranded by Paulinho’s header, and could do little about Arthur’s finish three minutes later. AFP
    TOTTENHAM RATINGS: Hugo Lloris 8 – Forced into action in the closing minutes of the game. After producing an outstanding save to send Porro’s curling effort for a corner, the goalkeeper was then left stranded by Paulinho’s header, and could do little about Arthur’s finish three minutes later. AFP
  • Ben Davies 6 – Not a bad performance in defence. Getty
    Ben Davies 6 – Not a bad performance in defence. Getty
  • Eric Dier 6 – Showcased a wide range of passing and made some important blocks but was ultimately caught out by the pace of the Sporting counterattack. Getty
    Eric Dier 6 – Showcased a wide range of passing and made some important blocks but was ultimately caught out by the pace of the Sporting counterattack. Getty
  • Cristian Romero 5 – Couldn’t get back to help his full-back for the second goal. Reuters
    Cristian Romero 5 – Couldn’t get back to help his full-back for the second goal. Reuters
  • Emerson Royal 4 – Found himself at the end of Tottenham’s biggest chances but the defender could not find the finish. Guilty of poor defending for the second goal, which saw the Brazilian nutmegged by Arthur. AFP
    Emerson Royal 4 – Found himself at the end of Tottenham’s biggest chances but the defender could not find the finish. Guilty of poor defending for the second goal, which saw the Brazilian nutmegged by Arthur. AFP
  • Rodrigo Bentancur 5 – An average display in a defensive performance, and the midfielder was booked at the hour mark for a challenge on the onrushing Goncalves. AFP
    Rodrigo Bentancur 5 – An average display in a defensive performance, and the midfielder was booked at the hour mark for a challenge on the onrushing Goncalves. AFP
  • Pierre Hojbjerg 5 – Looked slow in the middle of the park, with a few misplaced passes. Booked for a late challenge on Ugarte. AP
    Pierre Hojbjerg 5 – Looked slow in the middle of the park, with a few misplaced passes. Booked for a late challenge on Ugarte. AP
  • Ivan Perisic 6 – Delivered some dangerous crosses into the box. AFP
    Ivan Perisic 6 – Delivered some dangerous crosses into the box. AFP
  • Son Heung-min 4 – Another frustrating game for the South Korean, who is still searching for his first goal of the season. EPA
    Son Heung-min 4 – Another frustrating game for the South Korean, who is still searching for his first goal of the season. EPA
  • Richarlison 6 – Showed glimpses of his quality on the ball but the Brazilian strayed into an offside position on three occasions. AP
    Richarlison 6 – Showed glimpses of his quality on the ball but the Brazilian strayed into an offside position on three occasions. AP
  • Harry Kane 5 – Couldn’t make an impact on the game, as the striker was found dropping deep as his side struggled in front of goal. Getty
    Harry Kane 5 – Couldn’t make an impact on the game, as the striker was found dropping deep as his side struggled in front of goal. Getty
  • SUBS: Dejan Kulusevski (Son, 72) N/A – Looked lively after coming for the subdued Son and won a free kick immediately after his introduction. AP
    SUBS: Dejan Kulusevski (Son, 72) N/A – Looked lively after coming for the subdued Son and won a free kick immediately after his introduction. AP

Sporting vs Tottenham player ratings: Edwards 8, Santos 7; Son 4, Emerson 4


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Tottenham Hotspur suffered their first defeat of the season as Sporting snatched a 2-0 home win over Antonio Conte's side in the Champions League on Tuesday with goals in added time from substitutes Paulinho and Arthur Gomes.

Spurs created the better chances in an open and entertaining match but Sporting striker Paulinho broke the deadlock in the 90th minute with a glancing header from a corner.

Brazilian forward Gomes, who had only come onto the pitch after the goal, made sure of the victory with a superb strike in the second minute of added time, finishing from close range after a breathtaking run into the box.

The victory means Sporting lead Group D with six points, with Tottenham second on three after two games.

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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. 

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Focus on gratitude: And do so deeply, he says. “Think of one to three things a day that you’re grateful for. It needs to be specific, too, don’t just say ‘air.’ Really think about it. If you’re grateful for, say, what your parents have done for you, that will motivate you to do more for the world.”

Know how to fight: Shetty married his wife, Radhi, three years ago (he met her in a meditation class before he went off and became a monk). He says they’ve had to learn to respect each other’s “fighting styles” – he’s a talk it-out-immediately person, while she needs space to think. “When you’re having an argument, remember, it’s not you against each other. It’s both of you against the problem. When you win, they lose. If you’re on a team you have to win together.” 

Updated: September 14, 2022, 2:45 AM