• AC Milan ratings: A virtual bystander until he had to go off injured on 78 minutes. Getty
    Mike Maignan 6/10
    AC Milan ratings: A virtual bystander until he had to go off injured on 78 minutes. Getty
    AC Milan ratings: A virtual bystander until he had to go off injured on 78 minutes. Getty
  • Roasted by Gordon a couple of times early on. Booked on 40 minutes and then replaced at half-time. AP
    Davide Calabria 5/10
    Roasted by Gordon a couple of times early on. Booked on 40 minutes and then replaced at half-time. AP
    Roasted by Gordon a couple of times early on. Booked on 40 minutes and then replaced at half-time. AP
  • Solid display from the highly-rated German international centre-back. Getty
    Malick Thiaw 6/10
    Solid display from the highly-rated German international centre-back. Getty
    Solid display from the highly-rated German international centre-back. Getty
  • Really convincing performance from the England centre-half. Defended calmly and effectively and distributed well from the back. PA
    Fikayo Tomori 8/10
    Really convincing performance from the England centre-half. Defended calmly and effectively and distributed well from the back. PA
    Really convincing performance from the England centre-half. Defended calmly and effectively and distributed well from the back. PA
  • Caught the eye with his dynamic runs from left-back, carrying the ball 30-40 yards at a time down the flank or through the midfield. Getty
    Theo Hernandez 7/10
    Caught the eye with his dynamic runs from left-back, carrying the ball 30-40 yards at a time down the flank or through the midfield. Getty
    Caught the eye with his dynamic runs from left-back, carrying the ball 30-40 yards at a time down the flank or through the midfield. Getty
  • Strong display deep in the Milan midfield. Took the ball from his defenders and started attacks passing through the lines. Delivered some dangerous set-pieces. Getty
    Rade Krunic 7/10
    Strong display deep in the Milan midfield. Took the ball from his defenders and started attacks passing through the lines. Delivered some dangerous set-pieces. Getty
    Strong display deep in the Milan midfield. Took the ball from his defenders and started attacks passing through the lines. Delivered some dangerous set-pieces. Getty
  • Workhorse in the Milan midfield. Had a shot cleared off the line in the first half. Getty
    Tommaso Pobega 6/10
    Workhorse in the Milan midfield. Had a shot cleared off the line in the first half. Getty
    Workhorse in the Milan midfield. Had a shot cleared off the line in the first half. Getty
  • Out of possession did a good job of disrupting Newcastle's key midfielder Bruno Guimares. With the ball surged forward at every opportunity. Picked up a muscle injury in the second half. Getty
    Ruben Loftus-Cheek 7/10
    Out of possession did a good job of disrupting Newcastle's key midfielder Bruno Guimares. With the ball surged forward at every opportunity. Picked up a muscle injury in the second half. Getty
    Out of possession did a good job of disrupting Newcastle's key midfielder Bruno Guimares. With the ball surged forward at every opportunity. Picked up a muscle injury in the second half. Getty
  • Veered from the sublime to the ridiculous. A constant threat with his pace and trickery but made a real mess of one first-half chance with a comical miskicked back-heel having done all the hard work with a jinking run. Getty
    Rafael Leao 7/10
    Veered from the sublime to the ridiculous. A constant threat with his pace and trickery but made a real mess of one first-half chance with a comical miskicked back-heel having done all the hard work with a jinking run. Getty
    Veered from the sublime to the ridiculous. A constant threat with his pace and trickery but made a real mess of one first-half chance with a comical miskicked back-heel having done all the hard work w
  • Missed the best chance of the first half as he failed to convert a near-post cross. Otherwise fairly anonymous. EPA
    Olivier Giroud 5/10
    Missed the best chance of the first half as he failed to convert a near-post cross. Otherwise fairly anonymous. EPA
    Missed the best chance of the first half as he failed to convert a near-post cross. Otherwise fairly anonymous. EPA
  • Promising first half from the former Villarreal man, who showed glimpses of his pace and skill. Faded after the break and was replaced by Pulisic after an hour. Getty
    Samuel Chukwueze 6/10
    Promising first half from the former Villarreal man, who showed glimpses of his pace and skill. Faded after the break and was replaced by Pulisic after an hour. Getty
    Promising first half from the former Villarreal man, who showed glimpses of his pace and skill. Faded after the break and was replaced by Pulisic after an hour. Getty
  • AC Milan subs. Florenzi (Calabria, 45'): Added some attacking thrust down the right-hand side after the break.
    Alessandro Florenzi 7/10
    AC Milan subs. Florenzi (Calabria, 45'): Added some attacking thrust down the right-hand side after the break.
    AC Milan subs. Florenzi (Calabria, 45'): Added some attacking thrust down the right-hand side after the break.
  • Pulisic (Chukwueze, 61'): Ran into a committed Newcastle defensive display late in the piece. Getty
    Christian Pulisic 6/10
    Pulisic (Chukwueze, 61'): Ran into a committed Newcastle defensive display late in the piece. Getty
    Pulisic (Chukwueze, 61'): Ran into a committed Newcastle defensive display late in the piece. Getty
  • Reijnders (Pobega, 61'): Highly-rated Dutch international showed plenty of attacking intent and some flashes of quality.
    Tijjani Reijnders 7/10
    Reijnders (Pobega, 61'): Highly-rated Dutch international showed plenty of attacking intent and some flashes of quality.
    Reijnders (Pobega, 61'): Highly-rated Dutch international showed plenty of attacking intent and some flashes of quality.
  • Soccer Football - Champions League - Group F - AC Milan v Newcastle United - San Siro, Milan, Italy - September 19, 2023 AC Milan's Yunus Musah in action with Newcastle United's Kieran Trippier REUTERS / Daniele Mascolo
    Champions League - Group F - AC Milan v Newcastle United
    Soccer Football - Champions League - Group F - AC Milan v Newcastle United - San Siro, Milan, Italy - September 19, 2023 AC Milan's Yunus Musah in action with Newcastle United's Kieran Trippier REUTERS / Daniele Mascolo
    Soccer Football - Champions League - Group F - AC Milan v Newcastle United - San Siro, Milan, Italy - September 19, 2023 AC Milan's Yunus Musah in action with Newcastle United's Kieran Trippier REUTER
  • Sportiello (Maignan, 80'): Good late save to deny Longstaff giving Newcastle an improbable victory. AP
    Marco Sportiello 6/10
    Sportiello (Maignan, 80'): Good late save to deny Longstaff giving Newcastle an improbable victory. AP
    Sportiello (Maignan, 80'): Good late save to deny Longstaff giving Newcastle an improbable victory. AP
  • Newcastle ratings: Made a string of saves throughout the match and was a solid and dependable presence when his side needed him. PA
    Nick Pope 8/10
    Newcastle ratings: Made a string of saves throughout the match and was a solid and dependable presence when his side needed him. PA
    Newcastle ratings: Made a string of saves throughout the match and was a solid and dependable presence when his side needed him. PA
  • Did his best to stem the flow of the lively Leao, played a couple of beautiful passes, one to release Longstaff leading to the midfielder's dive. Crucially nudged Leao off balance as he took on a headed chance. Inspired effort from the skipper. Getty
    Kieran Trippier 8/10
    Did his best to stem the flow of the lively Leao, played a couple of beautiful passes, one to release Longstaff leading to the midfielder's dive. Crucially nudged Leao off balance as he took on a headed chance. Inspired effort from the skipper. Getty
    Did his best to stem the flow of the lively Leao, played a couple of beautiful passes, one to release Longstaff leading to the midfielder's dive. Crucially nudged Leao off balance as he took on a head
  • All at sea in the first half but defended stoutly down the stretch as Newcastle clung on for a point. Getty
    Fabian Schar 7/10
    All at sea in the first half but defended stoutly down the stretch as Newcastle clung on for a point. Getty
    All at sea in the first half but defended stoutly down the stretch as Newcastle clung on for a point. Getty
  • Like his teammates, recovered from a torrid opening 45 to have a much-improved second half. Getty
    Sven Botman 7/10
    Like his teammates, recovered from a torrid opening 45 to have a much-improved second half. Getty
    Like his teammates, recovered from a torrid opening 45 to have a much-improved second half. Getty
  • Full of commitment, especially late in the game as the Magpies played out the 0-0 draw. Getty
    Dan Burn 7/10
    Full of commitment, especially late in the game as the Magpies played out the 0-0 draw. Getty
    Full of commitment, especially late in the game as the Magpies played out the 0-0 draw. Getty
  • Struggled to have his usual influence, although did have Loftus-Cheek breathing down his neck all night. AP
    Bruno Guimaraes 6/10
    Struggled to have his usual influence, although did have Loftus-Cheek breathing down his neck all night. AP
    Struggled to have his usual influence, although did have Loftus-Cheek breathing down his neck all night. AP
  • What Newcastle lacked in quality they made up for in workrate and that was typified by Longstaff who never stopped running. Forced a good save from the sub keeper in dying moments. PA
    Sean Longstaff 7/10
    What Newcastle lacked in quality they made up for in workrate and that was typified by Longstaff who never stopped running. Forced a good save from the sub keeper in dying moments. PA
    What Newcastle lacked in quality they made up for in workrate and that was typified by Longstaff who never stopped running. Forced a good save from the sub keeper in dying moments. PA
  • Like most of the Newcastle side he endured a difficult opening to the game. That said, he helped steady the ship after that and received a big hand from the Milan fans as he left the action on 70 minutes. Getty
    Sandro Tonali 6/10
    Like most of the Newcastle side he endured a difficult opening to the game. That said, he helped steady the ship after that and received a big hand from the Milan fans as he left the action on 70 minutes. Getty
    Like most of the Newcastle side he endured a difficult opening to the game. That said, he helped steady the ship after that and received a big hand from the Milan fans as he left the action on 70 minu
  • Preferred to Almiron and Barnes for his defensive workrate and put in a solid shift. Cleared one off the line in the first half. PA
    Jacob Murphy 7/10
    Preferred to Almiron and Barnes for his defensive workrate and put in a solid shift. Cleared one off the line in the first half. PA
    Preferred to Almiron and Barnes for his defensive workrate and put in a solid shift. Cleared one off the line in the first half. PA
  • With Newcastle on the back foot for long periods it wasn't a night where the silky Sweden striker's attacking prowess shone through. Reuters
    Alexander Isak 6/10
    With Newcastle on the back foot for long periods it wasn't a night where the silky Sweden striker's attacking prowess shone through. Reuters
    With Newcastle on the back foot for long periods it wasn't a night where the silky Sweden striker's attacking prowess shone through. Reuters
  • Lively start to the game as he continued his good early season form but influence faded and was replaced by Almiron on 63 minutes. Reuters
    Anthony Gordon 6/10
    Lively start to the game as he continued his good early season form but influence faded and was replaced by Almiron on 63 minutes. Reuters
    Lively start to the game as he continued his good early season form but influence faded and was replaced by Almiron on 63 minutes. Reuters
  • Newcastle subs. Almiron (Gordon 63'): Full of running as Newcastle held out for the draw. AP
    Miguel Almiron 6/10
    Newcastle subs. Almiron (Gordon 63'): Full of running as Newcastle held out for the draw. AP
    Newcastle subs. Almiron (Gordon 63'): Full of running as Newcastle held out for the draw. AP
  • Wilson (Murphy 63'): Did his best to offer an outlet with Newcastle under pressure in the closing stages. PA
    Callum Wilson 6/10
    Wilson (Murphy 63'): Did his best to offer an outlet with Newcastle under pressure in the closing stages. PA
    Wilson (Murphy 63'): Did his best to offer an outlet with Newcastle under pressure in the closing stages. PA
  • Anderson (Tonali 73'): Involved in some bright counter-attacking moments. Barnes (Isak, 90'): N/A.
    Elliot Anderson 6/10
    Anderson (Tonali 73'): Involved in some bright counter-attacking moments. Barnes (Isak, 90'): N/A.
    Anderson (Tonali 73'): Involved in some bright counter-attacking moments. Barnes (Isak, 90'): N/A.

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Football

AC Milan v Newcastle player ratings: Tomori 8, Giroud 5; Pope 8, Trippier 8

Magpies hold firm to take memorable point on return to Champions League after 20 years

Andy Lewis

September 20, 2023

  • English
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Newcastle United marked their return to Champions League with a battling 0-0 draw with AC Milan at the an Siro.

A combination of good saves by goalkeeper Nick Pope and poor finishing by Milan saw the visitors pick up what could prove a vital point.

The hosts will certainly look back on the game with frustration as they did everything but score in a much-improved display from their humiliating 5-1 derby defeat to city rivals Inter at the weekend.

The Rossoneri had 25 attempts on goal to just six for Newcastle, who clung on at the end to the delight of their large travelling support. Rafael Leao and Olivier Giroud were both guilty of missing clear opportunities, while the Magpies might even have nicked it at the death when Sean Longstaff went close.

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe was delighted with his side's character. He said: “The way we defended was commendable, blocked shots, the amount of times we threw ourselves in front of the ball. You cannot underestimate the power of that draw.

“You can’t underestimate the difficulties of coming here, the emotion of the game, new experiences, we had to take a lot on board today. We can improve but growth and improvement are always things we look to do. We can be very positive about our next game. It could be a vital point, who knows?"

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Sustainable Development Goals

1. End poverty in all its forms everywhere

2. End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture

3. Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages

4. Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all

5. Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls

6. Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all

7. Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all

8. Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all

9. Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialisation and foster innovation

10. Reduce inequality  within and among countries

11. Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable

12. Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns

13. Take urgent action to combat climate change and its effects

14. Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development

15. Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss

16. Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels

17. Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalise the global partnership for sustainable development

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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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The specs: 2018 Volkswagen Teramont

Price, base / as tested Dh137,000 / Dh189,950

Engine 3.6-litre V6

Gearbox Eight-speed automatic

Power 280hp @ 6,200rpm

Torque 360Nm @ 2,750rpm

Fuel economy, combined 11.7L / 100km

Killing of Qassem Suleimani
SHOW COURTS ORDER OF PLAY

Centre Court (4pm UAE/12pm GMT)
Victoria Azarenka (BLR) v Heather Watson (GBR)
Rafael Nadal (ESP x4) v Karen Khachanov (RUS x30)
Andy Murray (GBR x1) v Fabio Fognini (ITA x28)

Court 1 (4pm UAE)
Steve Johnson (USA x26) v Marin Cilic (CRO x7)
Johanna Konta (GBR x6) v Maria Sakkari (GRE)
Naomi Osaka (JPN) v Venus Williams (USA x10)

Court 2 (2.30pm UAE)
Aljaz Bedene (GBR) v Gilles Muller (LUX x16)
Peng Shuai (CHN) v Simona Halep (ROM x2)
Jelena Ostapenko (LAT x13) v Camila Giorgi (ITA)
Jo-Wilfried Tsonga (FRA x12) v Sam Querrey (USA x24)

Court 3 (2.30pm UAE)
Kei Nishikori (JPN x9) v Roberto Bautista Agut (ESP x18)
Carina Witthoeft (GER) v Elina Svitolina (UKR x4)

Court 12 (2.30pm UAE)
Dominika Cibulkova (SVK x8) v Ana Konjuh (CRO x27)
Kevin Anderson (RSA) v Ruben Bemelmans (BEL)

Court 18 (2.30pm UAE)
Caroline Garcia (FRA x21) v Madison Brengle (USA)
Benoit Paire (FRA) v Jerzy Janowicz (POL)

UAE currency: the story behind the money in your pockets
The biog

Favourite film: Motorcycle Dairies, Monsieur Hulot’s Holiday, Kagemusha

Favourite book: One Hundred Years of Solitude

Holiday destination: Sri Lanka

First car: VW Golf

Proudest achievement: Building Robotics Labs at Khalifa University and King’s College London, Daughters

Driverless cars or drones: Driverless Cars

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TOURNAMENT INFO

Women’s World Twenty20 Qualifier

Jul 3- 14, in the Netherlands
The top two teams will qualify to play at the World T20 in the West Indies in November

UAE squad
Humaira Tasneem (captain), Chamani Seneviratne, Subha Srinivasan, Neha Sharma, Kavisha Kumari, Judit Cleetus, Chaya Mughal, Roopa Nagraj, Heena Hotchandani, Namita D’Souza, Ishani Senevirathne, Esha Oza, Nisha Ali, Udeni Kuruppuarachchi

Trump v Khan

2016: Feud begins after Khan criticised Trump’s proposed Muslim travel ban to US

2017: Trump criticises Khan’s ‘no reason to be alarmed’ response to London Bridge terror attacks

2019: Trump calls Khan a “stone cold loser” before first state visit

2019: Trump tweets about “Khan’s Londonistan”, calling him “a national disgrace”

2022:  Khan’s office attributes rise in Islamophobic abuse against the major to hostility stoked during Trump’s presidency

July 2025 During a golfing trip to Scotland, Trump calls Khan “a nasty person”

Sept 2025 Trump blames Khan for London’s “stabbings and the dirt and the filth”.

Dec 2025 Trump suggests migrants got Khan elected, calls him a “horrible, vicious, disgusting mayor”

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Transmission: Constant Variable (CVT)

Power: 141bhp 

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Dubai launched the pilot phase of its real estate tokenisation project last month.

The initiative focuses on converting real estate assets into digital tokens recorded on blockchain technology and helps in streamlining the process of buying, selling and investing, the Dubai Land Department said.

Dubai’s real estate tokenisation market is projected to reach Dh60 billion ($16.33 billion) by 2033, representing 7 per cent of the emirate’s total property transactions, according to the DLD.

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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.

 

Like a Fading Shadow

Antonio Muñoz Molina

Translated from the Spanish by Camilo A. Ramirez

Tuskar Rock Press (pp. 310)

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Traits of Chinese zodiac animals

Tiger:independent, successful, volatile
Rat:witty, creative, charming
Ox:diligent, perseverent, conservative
Rabbit:gracious, considerate, sensitive
Dragon:prosperous, brave, rash
Snake:calm, thoughtful, stubborn
Horse:faithful, energetic, carefree
Sheep:easy-going, peacemaker, curious
Monkey:family-orientated, clever, playful
Rooster:honest, confident, pompous
Dog:loyal, kind, perfectionist
Boar:loving, tolerant, indulgent   

RESULTS: 2018 WORLD CUP QUALIFYING - EUROPE

Albania 0 Italy 1
Finland 2 Turkey 2
Macedonia 4 Liechtenstein
Iceland 2 Kosovo 0
Israel 0 Spain 1
Moldova 0 Austria 1
Serbia 1 Georgia 0
Ukraine 0 Croatia 2
Wales 0 Ireland 1

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Final scores

18 under: Tyrrell Hatton (ENG)

- 14: Jason Scrivener (AUS)

-13: Rory McIlroy (NIR)

-12: Rafa Cabrera Bello (ESP)

-11: David Lipsky (USA), Marc Warren (SCO)

-10: Tommy Fleetwood (ENG), Chris Paisley (ENG), Matt Wallace (ENG), Fabrizio Zanotti (PAR)

The specs: 2018 Nissan Patrol Nismo

Price: base / as tested: Dh382,000

Engine: 5.6-litre V8

Gearbox: Seven-speed automatic

Power: 428hp @ 5,800rpm

Torque: 560Nm @ 3,600rpm

Fuel economy, combined: 12.7L / 100km

UAE currency: the story behind the money in your pockets
UAE currency: the story behind the money in your pockets

Name: Peter Dicce

Title: Assistant dean of students and director of athletics

Favourite sport: soccer

Favourite team: Bayern Munich

Favourite player: Franz Beckenbauer

Favourite activity in Abu Dhabi: scuba diving in the Northern Emirates 

 

The specs
Engine: 2.0-litre 4-cyl turbo

Power: 201hp at 5,200rpm

Torque: 320Nm at 1,750-4,000rpm

Transmission: 6-speed auto

Fuel consumption: 8.7L/100km

Price: Dh133,900

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Updated: September 20, 2023, 12:08 PM
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