• CHELSEA 2020/21 SEASON RATINGS - MANAGERS: Frank Lampard – 6. Started the season encouragingly and led an impressive recruitment drive in the summer, but struggled to find answers to too many problems. There were clear tactical and defensive deficiencies in his teams and he didn't look like he would be able to arrest the slide. His sacking led to uproar but really it looks a blessing in disguise.
    CHELSEA 2020/21 SEASON RATINGS - MANAGERS: Frank Lampard – 6. Started the season encouragingly and led an impressive recruitment drive in the summer, but struggled to find answers to too many problems. There were clear tactical and defensive deficiencies in his teams and he didn't look like he would be able to arrest the slide. His sacking led to uproar but really it looks a blessing in disguise.
  • Thomas Tuchel - 9. Brought in mid-season with Chelsea ninth in the Premier League, the German has made a superb impact. He made the Blues a more balanced and cohesive unit and made great use of his full squad during a hectic season. Needs to get his team scoring more goals but fourth in the league and an FA Cup final are impressive returns on the domestic front. Then he went and won the Champions League. Enough said.
    Thomas Tuchel - 9. Brought in mid-season with Chelsea ninth in the Premier League, the German has made a superb impact. He made the Blues a more balanced and cohesive unit and made great use of his full squad during a hectic season. Needs to get his team scoring more goals but fourth in the league and an FA Cup final are impressive returns on the domestic front. Then he went and won the Champions League. Enough said.
  • GOALKEEPERS: Edouard Mendy – 8. A fine debut season for the Senegalese stopper who has proved a significant, and far cheaper, upgrade on Kepa Arrizabalaga. Started well with five successive Premier League clean sheets and after a wobble during the final Lampard weeks, bounced back with a string of superb displays under Tuchel. The Blues now have a top-class keeper they can trust.
    GOALKEEPERS: Edouard Mendy – 8. A fine debut season for the Senegalese stopper who has proved a significant, and far cheaper, upgrade on Kepa Arrizabalaga. Started well with five successive Premier League clean sheets and after a wobble during the final Lampard weeks, bounced back with a string of superb displays under Tuchel. The Blues now have a top-class keeper they can trust.
  • Kepa Arrizabalaga – 6. A shaky start saw Chelsea quickly decide to sign Mendy from Rennes, and the Spaniard is now the world’s most expensive understudy. He has performed well in the few appearances he’s been given by Tuchel, but still, hardly what Chelsea had hoped for when paying £71m for his services.
    Kepa Arrizabalaga – 6. A shaky start saw Chelsea quickly decide to sign Mendy from Rennes, and the Spaniard is now the world’s most expensive understudy. He has performed well in the few appearances he’s been given by Tuchel, but still, hardly what Chelsea had hoped for when paying £71m for his services.
  • Willy Caballero – 5. Very much third choice and played just twice, keeping a clean sheet in the League Cup and conceding three goals against West Brom in the Premier League. A decent servant for Chelsea but will surely leave when his contract expires.
    Willy Caballero – 5. Very much third choice and played just twice, keeping a clean sheet in the League Cup and conceding three goals against West Brom in the Premier League. A decent servant for Chelsea but will surely leave when his contract expires.
  • DEFENDERS: Ben Chilwell – 8. Signed at great cost from Leicester City and made an immediate impact by scoring on debut. Became a consistent performer under Lampard even as the wheels started to come off. Rotated more by Tuchel as the German attempted to keep his wing-backs fresh but he is a superior option to Alonso. Immense in Champions League final.
    DEFENDERS: Ben Chilwell – 8. Signed at great cost from Leicester City and made an immediate impact by scoring on debut. Became a consistent performer under Lampard even as the wheels started to come off. Rotated more by Tuchel as the German attempted to keep his wing-backs fresh but he is a superior option to Alonso. Immense in Champions League final.
  • Reece James – 8.5. Installed as first choice under Lampard but found himself in rotation since Tuchel arrived, James has enjoyed another good season. The right-back provided a dangerous attacking threat with his pace and pinpoint crossing, while his defending ability has continued to improve. A key part of Chelsea’s present and future. Dominated Raheem Sterling in the Champions League final. Getty Images
    Reece James – 8.5. Installed as first choice under Lampard but found himself in rotation since Tuchel arrived, James has enjoyed another good season. The right-back provided a dangerous attacking threat with his pace and pinpoint crossing, while his defending ability has continued to improve. A key part of Chelsea’s present and future. Dominated Raheem Sterling in the Champions League final. Getty Images
  • Andreas Christensen – 7.5. The opposite situation to Zouma, where the Dane found game time limited under Lampard but became a more important player for Tuchel. Slotted comfortably into a back-three, although his challenge for next season is to become a regular. After his commanding display in Porto, has done his chances no harm. AP Photo
    Andreas Christensen – 7.5. The opposite situation to Zouma, where the Dane found game time limited under Lampard but became a more important player for Tuchel. Slotted comfortably into a back-three, although his challenge for next season is to become a regular. After his commanding display in Porto, has done his chances no harm. AP Photo
  • Kurt Zouma – 7. Similar to James, the Frenchman was first choice for Lampard but found himself down the pecking order under Tuchel. Regardless of his game time, Zouma has been a reliable presence at the heart of the Chelsea defence and has chipped in with a handful of goals, and of course, a few eye-catching last-ditch tackles.
    Kurt Zouma – 7. Similar to James, the Frenchman was first choice for Lampard but found himself down the pecking order under Tuchel. Regardless of his game time, Zouma has been a reliable presence at the heart of the Chelsea defence and has chipped in with a handful of goals, and of course, a few eye-catching last-ditch tackles.
  • Antonio Rudiger – 8.5. One of the great success stories of Tuchel’s reign so far. Rudiger has always been a talented defender, although he was prone to too many errors. Since Tuchel’s arrival, though, the German has been rock solid and struck a superb partnership with Silva. His fine form makes his exclusion by Lampard look increasingly strange.
    Antonio Rudiger – 8.5. One of the great success stories of Tuchel’s reign so far. Rudiger has always been a talented defender, although he was prone to too many errors. Since Tuchel’s arrival, though, the German has been rock solid and struck a superb partnership with Silva. His fine form makes his exclusion by Lampard look increasingly strange.
  • Cesar Azpilicueta – 8.5. Frozen out by Lampard but reinstated as a key player by Tuchel, the Chelsea captain was central to the club’s revival. Playing on the right side of a three-man defence or at wing-back, Azpilicueta’s versatility and reliability have been valuable to turning the club’s season around. Superb in Porto.
    Cesar Azpilicueta – 8.5. Frozen out by Lampard but reinstated as a key player by Tuchel, the Chelsea captain was central to the club’s revival. Playing on the right side of a three-man defence or at wing-back, Azpilicueta’s versatility and reliability have been valuable to turning the club’s season around. Superb in Porto.
  • Emerson – 5. Now third choice left-back, surely the Italian’s time at the club is set to come to an end. Scored an important goal against Atletico Madrid in the Champions League last 16 but it’s been a wasted season in which Emerson made just two Premier League appearances.
    Emerson – 5. Now third choice left-back, surely the Italian’s time at the club is set to come to an end. Scored an important goal against Atletico Madrid in the Champions League last 16 but it’s been a wasted season in which Emerson made just two Premier League appearances.
  • Marcos Alonso – 6.5. Benefitted by Tuchel’s decision to employ wing-backs, Alonso was brought back into the fold. The Spaniard remains a defensive liability but his ability going forward ensured he contributed with some vital goals, none more so than his injury-time winner against Manchester City. Interesting to see if he is still at the club come next season.
    Marcos Alonso – 6.5. Benefitted by Tuchel’s decision to employ wing-backs, Alonso was brought back into the fold. The Spaniard remains a defensive liability but his ability going forward ensured he contributed with some vital goals, none more so than his injury-time winner against Manchester City. Interesting to see if he is still at the club come next season.
  • Thiago Silva – 8.5. The Brazilian’s debut couldn’t have gone much worse after his careless mistake against West Brom contributed to a 3-3 draw. Since then, though, Silva has been immense for the Blues. His composure, positioning, leadership, and experience have brought huge improvements to the defence. Surely a contract extension is on the way.
    Thiago Silva – 8.5. The Brazilian’s debut couldn’t have gone much worse after his careless mistake against West Brom contributed to a 3-3 draw. Since then, though, Silva has been immense for the Blues. His composure, positioning, leadership, and experience have brought huge improvements to the defence. Surely a contract extension is on the way.
  • MIDFIELDERS: Kai Havertz – 7. Struggled to find a consistent place or position in Lampard’s team before Covid-19 caused a major fitness setback. Under Tuchel, Havertz produced a few more impressive performances, including superb displays against Crystal Palace and Real Madrid. None of it really matters, though, after being the matchwinner in Porto.
    MIDFIELDERS: Kai Havertz – 7. Struggled to find a consistent place or position in Lampard’s team before Covid-19 caused a major fitness setback. Under Tuchel, Havertz produced a few more impressive performances, including superb displays against Crystal Palace and Real Madrid. None of it really matters, though, after being the matchwinner in Porto.
  • Mason Mount – 9. Chelsea’s player of the season won the vote by a majority, which was no surprise. Mount was very good in his first season and the midfielder has elevated his game to another level this campaign. Whether in midfield, as a No 10 or part of an attacking front three, Mount was often the best player on the pitch under both managers.
    Mason Mount – 9. Chelsea’s player of the season won the vote by a majority, which was no surprise. Mount was very good in his first season and the midfielder has elevated his game to another level this campaign. Whether in midfield, as a No 10 or part of an attacking front three, Mount was often the best player on the pitch under both managers.
  • N’Golo Kante – 9. Tuchel’s love for Kante is apparent and it’s clear to see why. the French midfielder has been exceptional in what the German calls the ‘double six’ role, playing a pivotal role in Chelsea’s successful Champions League campaign and climb up the Premier League table. A formidable presence in midfield, Kante remains central to Chelsea’s plans.
    N’Golo Kante – 9. Tuchel’s love for Kante is apparent and it’s clear to see why. the French midfielder has been exceptional in what the German calls the ‘double six’ role, playing a pivotal role in Chelsea’s successful Champions League campaign and climb up the Premier League table. A formidable presence in midfield, Kante remains central to Chelsea’s plans.
  • Jorginho – 7. Another steady season for the Italian midfielder whose passing range and positional awareness allowed Chelsea to control possession in most games. Yet, in matches when the Blues cede more of the ball, Jorginho was less influential. His penalty-taking prowess started to wane, too, as keepers started to read his hop-skip-jump technique. Did score a vital one against Leicester City, though.
    Jorginho – 7. Another steady season for the Italian midfielder whose passing range and positional awareness allowed Chelsea to control possession in most games. Yet, in matches when the Blues cede more of the ball, Jorginho was less influential. His penalty-taking prowess started to wane, too, as keepers started to read his hop-skip-jump technique. Did score a vital one against Leicester City, though.
  • Mateo Kovacic – 8. The Croatian was the driving force in the Chelsea midfield, particularly under Lampard, and he maintained his high level throughout much of the season. Provides more energy than Jorginho and rarely got outplayed in the middle of the park. Could add more goals to his game.
    Mateo Kovacic – 8. The Croatian was the driving force in the Chelsea midfield, particularly under Lampard, and he maintained his high level throughout much of the season. Provides more energy than Jorginho and rarely got outplayed in the middle of the park. Could add more goals to his game.
  • Billy Gilmour – 6. Limited game time for the talented Scot, due to a combination of injury and midfield competition. Managed to get some minutes towards the end of the season but looked off the pace. He has a big future but a loan spell next season could be the most beneficial option.
    Billy Gilmour – 6. Limited game time for the talented Scot, due to a combination of injury and midfield competition. Managed to get some minutes towards the end of the season but looked off the pace. He has a big future but a loan spell next season could be the most beneficial option.
  • FORWARDS: Timo Werner – 7. Much has been made of his profligacy but 12 goals and 10 assists in all competitions is a decent return for a debut season. Of course, the German forward’s contributions have fallen short of expectations and he has indeed been wasteful, but Chelsea were a more dangerous side with him on the pitch. His future role – as a striker or as a wide man – will likely depend on whether Chelsea sign a striker.
    FORWARDS: Timo Werner – 7. Much has been made of his profligacy but 12 goals and 10 assists in all competitions is a decent return for a debut season. Of course, the German forward’s contributions have fallen short of expectations and he has indeed been wasteful, but Chelsea were a more dangerous side with him on the pitch. His future role – as a striker or as a wide man – will likely depend on whether Chelsea sign a striker.
  • Christian Pulisic – 6. Unplayable against Real Madrid in both legs but those were rare moments in a season that never really got off the ground. Injuries played their part once again and was subject to rotation. The American obviously has bags of talent, so will hope to reset next season.
    Christian Pulisic – 6. Unplayable against Real Madrid in both legs but those were rare moments in a season that never really got off the ground. Injuries played their part once again and was subject to rotation. The American obviously has bags of talent, so will hope to reset next season.
  • Tammy Abraham – 7. Chelsea’s top scorer in all competitions with 12 but barely featured under Tuchel. The German clearly doesn’t rate Abraham and it’s clear the England international is not an elite-level striker. Curious to see if his future lies away from Chelsea.
    Tammy Abraham – 7. Chelsea’s top scorer in all competitions with 12 but barely featured under Tuchel. The German clearly doesn’t rate Abraham and it’s clear the England international is not an elite-level striker. Curious to see if his future lies away from Chelsea.
  • Hakim Ziyech – 6.5. Looked dynamite after making his long-awaited debut having missed the start of the season with injury, and showed his class at moments throughout the campaign, but too many ineffective games for a player of his undoubted class. Chelsea fans will hope for big improvements next season.
    Hakim Ziyech – 6.5. Looked dynamite after making his long-awaited debut having missed the start of the season with injury, and showed his class at moments throughout the campaign, but too many ineffective games for a player of his undoubted class. Chelsea fans will hope for big improvements next season.
  • Callum Hudson-Odoi – 6.5. At times unplayable, at others anonymous, Hudson-Odoi is still bursting with potential but it needs to start getting channelled soon. Will want to be pressing for a more important role next season.
    Callum Hudson-Odoi – 6.5. At times unplayable, at others anonymous, Hudson-Odoi is still bursting with potential but it needs to start getting channelled soon. Will want to be pressing for a more important role next season.
  • Olivier Giroud – 7. The Frenchman’s four-goal heroics against Sevilla was the best individual performance of the season but his role and impact has diminished. There was talk of a new contract but Giroud now looks set for the exit. He has been a great servant to Chelsea.
    Olivier Giroud – 7. The Frenchman’s four-goal heroics against Sevilla was the best individual performance of the season but his role and impact has diminished. There was talk of a new contract but Giroud now looks set for the exit. He has been a great servant to Chelsea.

Football

Chelsea 2020/21 season ratings: Kai Havertz 7, Mason Mount and N'Golo Kante both 9

German forward Havertz caps inconsistent season with the goal that made Chelsea European champions

Jon Turner

May 30, 2021

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Chelsea won the Champions League for the second time as a Kai Havertz goal secured a tense 1-0 victory over Manchester City in Saturday's final in Porto, shattering Pep Guardiola's dream of lifting the trophy for the third time.

Havertz rounded Ederson to score three minutes before half-time at the Estadio do Dragao and the Chelsea players ran to celebrate with the German.

The German's first-half goal secured the win that vindicated Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich's decision to sack club great Frank Lampard in January and install Tuchel.

While Tuchel's other two victories over City came in the FA Cup semi-final and the Premier League, Saturday's triumph in Porto was on an entirely different level against a team that was being trumpeted as the best in club football.

Though the Blues lost the FA Cup final to Leicester and finished a massive 19 points behind Premier League champions City, securing a second European Cup undoubtedly makes for a successful season.

Above is a photo gallery of the Chelsea squad and their ratings for 2020/21. To move on to the next image, simply click on the arrows or swipe on your device.

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Group C: Bayern Munich, Auckland City, Boca Juniors, Benfica.

Group D: Flamengo, ES Tunis, Chelsea, (Leon banned).

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Lightweight

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Bantamweight

Jaures Dea (CAM) v Nawras Abzakh (JOR)

Lightweight

Mohammed Yahya (UAE) v Glen Ranillo (PHI)

Lightweight

Alan Omer (GER) v Aidan Aguilera (AUS)

Welterweight

Mounir Lazzez (TUN) Sasha Palatnikov (HKG)

Featherweight title bout

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When: September 16-23

Where: Insportz, Dubai

Indoor cricket World Cup:
Insportz, Dubai, September 16-23

UAE fixtures:
Men
Saturday, September 16 – 1.45pm, v New Zealand
Sunday, September 17 – 10.30am, v Australia; 3.45pm, v South Africa
Monday, September 18 – 2pm, v England; 7.15pm, v India
Tuesday, September 19 – 12.15pm, v Singapore; 5.30pm, v Sri Lanka
Thursday, September 21 – 2pm v Malaysia
Friday, September 22 – 3.30pm, semi-final
Saturday, September 23 – 3pm, grand final

Women
Saturday, September 16 – 5.15pm, v Australia
Sunday, September 17 – 2pm, v South Africa; 7.15pm, v New Zealand
Monday, September 18 – 5.30pm, v England
Tuesday, September 19 – 10.30am, v New Zealand; 3.45pm, v South Africa
Thursday, September 21 – 12.15pm, v Australia
Friday, September 22 – 1.30pm, semi-final
Saturday, September 23 – 1pm, grand final

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The figures behind the event

1) More than 300 in-house cleaning crew

2) 165 staff assigned to sanitise public areas throughout the show

3) 1,000 social distancing stickers

4) 809 hand sanitiser dispensers placed throughout the venue

Global state-owned investor ranking by size

1.

United States

2.

China

3.

UAE

4.

Japan

5

Norway

6.

Canada

7.

Singapore

8.

Australia

9.

Saudi Arabia

10.

South Korea
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Founded over 50 years ago, the National Archives collects valuable historical material relating to the UAE, and is the oldest and richest archive relating to the Arabian Gulf.

Much of the material can be viewed on line at the Arabian Gulf Digital Archive - https://www.agda.ae/en

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

Low turnout
Two months before the first round on April 10, the appetite of voters for the election is low.

Mathieu Gallard, account manager with Ipsos, which conducted the most recent poll, said current forecasts suggested only two-thirds were "very likely" to vote in the first round, compared with a 78 per cent turnout in the 2017 presidential elections.

"It depends on how interesting the campaign is on their main concerns," he told The National. "Just now, it's hard to say who, between Macron and the candidates of the right, would be most affected by a low turnout."

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