• Liverpool's new signing Thiago Alcantara at Anfield. Getty
    Liverpool's new signing Thiago Alcantara at Anfield. Getty
  • Liverpool's new signing Thiago Alcantara at Anfield. Getty
    Liverpool's new signing Thiago Alcantara at Anfield. Getty
  • Liverpool's new signing Thiago Alcantara at Anfield. Getty
    Liverpool's new signing Thiago Alcantara at Anfield. Getty
  • Liverpool's new signing Thiago Alcantara at Anfield. Getty
    Liverpool's new signing Thiago Alcantara at Anfield. Getty
  • Liverpool's new signing Thiago Alcantara at Anfield. Getty
    Liverpool's new signing Thiago Alcantara at Anfield. Getty
  • Liverpool's new signing Thiago Alcantara at Anfield. Getty
    Liverpool's new signing Thiago Alcantara at Anfield. Getty
  • Liverpool's new signing Thiago Alcantara at Anfield. Getty
    Liverpool's new signing Thiago Alcantara at Anfield. Getty
  • Liverpool's new signing Thiago Alcantara at Anfield. Getty
    Liverpool's new signing Thiago Alcantara at Anfield. Getty
  • Liverpool's new signing Thiago Alcantara at Anfield. Getty
    Liverpool's new signing Thiago Alcantara at Anfield. Getty
  • Liverpool's new signing Thiago Alcantara at Anfield. Getty
    Liverpool's new signing Thiago Alcantara at Anfield. Getty
  • Liverpool's new signing Thiago Alcantara at Anfield. Getty
    Liverpool's new signing Thiago Alcantara at Anfield. Getty

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Liverpool's Thiago Alcantara tests positive for coronavirus

Club reveal midfielder is currently in self-isolation

The National

September 29, 2020

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Liverpool midfielder Thiago Alcantara has tested positive for coronavirus.

The 29-year-old, who joined from Bayern Munich this month, is currently in self-isolation.

A Liverpool statement read: "Thiago Alcantara has tested positive for Covid-19 and is currently self-isolating according to the necessary guidelines.

"The club has, and will continue to follow, all protocols relating to Covid-19 and Thiago will remain in self-isolation for the required period of time."

Thiago made his debut for the Reds in their 2-0 Premier League win at Chelsea. However, he missed Monday's 3-1 victory against Arsenal. Manager Jurgen Klopp said he was not fit enough.

"After the international break, he will be fine," the German manager told Sky Sports.

"For sure and that's the situation at the moment, he isn't fit enough to be available tonight and that's it."

Thiago signed for a reported £20million ($25m), rising to £25m, after seven years at Bayern, where he won seven league titles.

His final game for the Germans was their 1-0 Champions League victory over Paris Saint-Germain in August.

He is now set to miss Thursday's League Cup visit of Arsenal and Sunday's Premier League trip to Aston Villa but could be available for the Merseyside derby at Everton on October 17.

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Liverpool v Arsenal ratings

  • LIVERPOOL PLAYER RATINGS: Alisson. 9 – No clean sheet for the Brazilian on this occasion, but a series of mammoth interventions – including two one-on-ones against Alexandre Lacazette – after the interval were pivotal in winning his side the game. EPA
    LIVERPOOL PLAYER RATINGS: Alisson. 9 – No clean sheet for the Brazilian on this occasion, but a series of mammoth interventions – including two one-on-ones against Alexandre Lacazette – after the interval were pivotal in winning his side the game. EPA
  • Trent Alexander-Arnold. 8 – Picked up yet another assist when he found Robertson at the back post, and he came close to scoring himself when his deflected shot from range struck the bar. Had the better of Aubameyang and Maitland-Niles too, but picked up a booking for a naughty challenge on the latter. PA
    Trent Alexander-Arnold. 8 – Picked up yet another assist when he found Robertson at the back post, and he came close to scoring himself when his deflected shot from range struck the bar. Had the better of Aubameyang and Maitland-Niles too, but picked up a booking for a naughty challenge on the latter. PA
  • Joe Gomez. 7 - A good performance for the most part; he did well to turn away a dangerous cross from Willian, but he did allow Lacazette a golden opportunity when the France striker snuck in behind. Excellent pace and smart distribution. AFP
    Joe Gomez. 7 - A good performance for the most part; he did well to turn away a dangerous cross from Willian, but he did allow Lacazette a golden opportunity when the France striker snuck in behind. Excellent pace and smart distribution. AFP
  • Virgil van Dijk. 6 - Liverpool’s Mr Reliable pressed high as the Reds imposed their authority on the game and he twice found himself with a sight of goal, but he failed to cut out Maitland-Niles’ dangerous cross which assisted the opening goal. Reuters
    Virgil van Dijk. 6 - Liverpool’s Mr Reliable pressed high as the Reds imposed their authority on the game and he twice found himself with a sight of goal, but he failed to cut out Maitland-Niles’ dangerous cross which assisted the opening goal. Reuters
  • Andrew Robertson. 7 – He bounced back superbly to atone for an early error and put himself on the scoresheet within nine minutes of his side falling behind. Gave the Reds everything in another breathless display on the left. AP
    Andrew Robertson. 7 – He bounced back superbly to atone for an early error and put himself on the scoresheet within nine minutes of his side falling behind. Gave the Reds everything in another breathless display on the left. AP
  • Naby Keita. 7 – His constant hustling and pressing on the right kept the Gunners on their toes in an impressive display. Worked hard to win the ball back and always played the simple ball to keep the Reds moving. AP
    Naby Keita. 7 – His constant hustling and pressing on the right kept the Gunners on their toes in an impressive display. Worked hard to win the ball back and always played the simple ball to keep the Reds moving. AP
  • Fabinho. 7 – Tidied up well in the heart of midfield in the absence of Jordan Henderson. The importance of his battling display cannot be understated and he twice moved swiftly to nullify Arsenal attacks on the counter. AP
    Fabinho. 7 – Tidied up well in the heart of midfield in the absence of Jordan Henderson. The importance of his battling display cannot be understated and he twice moved swiftly to nullify Arsenal attacks on the counter. AP
  • Georginio Wijnaldum. 6 - Not his busiest performance, but he produced another composed display and probably would have grabbed himself an assist if Mohamed Salah had been a little less greedy. Reuters
    Georginio Wijnaldum. 6 - Not his busiest performance, but he produced another composed display and probably would have grabbed himself an assist if Mohamed Salah had been a little less greedy. Reuters
  • Mohamed Salah. 7 - A mixed evening. His parried strike allowed Mane to open the scoring and he later picked out Jota with an excellent threaded pass, but his selfishness took a certain goalscoring opportunity away from the latter. EPA
    Mohamed Salah. 7 - A mixed evening. His parried strike allowed Mane to open the scoring and he later picked out Jota with an excellent threaded pass, but his selfishness took a certain goalscoring opportunity away from the latter. EPA
  • Roberto Firmino. 6 – No goals in a relatively quiet display, but the Liverpool No 9’s selfless attitude once again played a big part in the build-up to the equalising goal. AP
    Roberto Firmino. 6 – No goals in a relatively quiet display, but the Liverpool No 9’s selfless attitude once again played a big part in the build-up to the equalising goal. AP
  • Sadio Mane 9 - Completely unplayable for large spells. It was a case of right place, right time to level the scores at 1-1, but that always seems to be the case for world-class forwards. He led the press from the front in an excellent display that was bursting with energy. Reuters
    Sadio Mane 9 - Completely unplayable for large spells. It was a case of right place, right time to level the scores at 1-1, but that always seems to be the case for world-class forwards. He led the press from the front in an excellent display that was bursting with energy. Reuters
  • SUBS: James Milner (Keita, 79’). N/A - His composure and experience were vital as Liverpool took control in the dying embers of the contest. Getty Images
    SUBS: James Milner (Keita, 79’). N/A - His composure and experience were vital as Liverpool took control in the dying embers of the contest. Getty Images
  • Diogo Jota (Mane, 79’). N/A - Came on for his Liverpool debut and quickly found himself in the thick of the action. He should have done better than to hit the side-netting when clean through on goal, but he sealed the points with a super strike from the edge of the box. EPA
    Diogo Jota (Mane, 79’). N/A - Came on for his Liverpool debut and quickly found himself in the thick of the action. He should have done better than to hit the side-netting when clean through on goal, but he sealed the points with a super strike from the edge of the box. EPA
  • Takumi Minamino (Firmino, 90+1’). N/A - Introduced in stoppage time, although not convinced he had time to even touch the ball. EPA
    Takumi Minamino (Firmino, 90+1’). N/A - Introduced in stoppage time, although not convinced he had time to even touch the ball. EPA
  • ARSENAL RATINGS: Bernd Leno. 6 – Could do very little to stop any of Liverpool’s goals and was left exposed for Robertson’s equaliser. Aside from that, a solid outing for the German. EPA
    ARSENAL RATINGS: Bernd Leno. 6 – Could do very little to stop any of Liverpool’s goals and was left exposed for Robertson’s equaliser. Aside from that, a solid outing for the German. EPA
  • Hector Bellerin. 5 – Should have done much better with two Liverpool goals and was caught out of position. Had a tough evening against Mane. AP
    Hector Bellerin. 5 – Should have done much better with two Liverpool goals and was caught out of position. Had a tough evening against Mane. AP
  • Rob Holding. 6 – Looked more comfortable in a defensive three, though he did leave Bellerin isolated a few too many times. His distribution was poor and invited pressure on the Gunners’ defence. PA
    Rob Holding. 6 – Looked more comfortable in a defensive three, though he did leave Bellerin isolated a few too many times. His distribution was poor and invited pressure on the Gunners’ defence. PA
  • David Luiz. 6 – A mixed display. Distribution errors were generally amended for by solid heading and some impressive interceptions. AP
    David Luiz. 6 – A mixed display. Distribution errors were generally amended for by solid heading and some impressive interceptions. AP
  • Kieran Tierney. 5 – The Scot had a tricky game trying to marshal Salah’s movement inside, and though he offered Arsenal an option when playing out from the back, he often found himself under pressure quickly. He was caught flat-footed on a number of occasions and was dragged out of position by some intelligent Liverpool movement. AP
    Kieran Tierney. 5 – The Scot had a tricky game trying to marshal Salah’s movement inside, and though he offered Arsenal an option when playing out from the back, he often found himself under pressure quickly. He was caught flat-footed on a number of occasions and was dragged out of position by some intelligent Liverpool movement. AP
  • Ainsley Maitland-Niles. 7 – A reliable option for the Gunners going forward, but also offered a solid defensive performance. Played a vital role in Lacazette’s opener. Reuters
    Ainsley Maitland-Niles. 7 – A reliable option for the Gunners going forward, but also offered a solid defensive performance. Played a vital role in Lacazette’s opener. Reuters
  • Mohamed Elneny. 6 – The Egyptian impressed with incisive passing and good pressing, though his influence faded as Liverpool took control of the game. AP
    Mohamed Elneny. 6 – The Egyptian impressed with incisive passing and good pressing, though his influence faded as Liverpool took control of the game. AP
  • Granit Xhaka. 6 – Added energy and commitment, especially defensively. He made good interceptions between the lines, but was taken off in the second half as he dropped deeper. Reuters
    Granit Xhaka. 6 – Added energy and commitment, especially defensively. He made good interceptions between the lines, but was taken off in the second half as he dropped deeper. Reuters
  • Willian. 6 – The former Chelsea man worked hard when tracking back and made some decent interventions, though the fact that he was forced to play in a deeper role meant that he made few contributions going forward. AFP
    Willian. 6 – The former Chelsea man worked hard when tracking back and made some decent interventions, though the fact that he was forced to play in a deeper role meant that he made few contributions going forward. AFP
  • Alexandre Lacazette. 7 – Took his goal well, but two dreadful finishes in the second half prevented Arsenal from getting a point. AFP
    Alexandre Lacazette. 7 – Took his goal well, but two dreadful finishes in the second half prevented Arsenal from getting a point. AFP
  • Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. 6 – Cut a bit of an isolated figure out on the left. His crossing was consistently wayward. EPA
    Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. 6 – Cut a bit of an isolated figure out on the left. His crossing was consistently wayward. EPA
  • SUBS: Dani Ceballos 6 (Xhaka, 60’) – Came on with half an hour to play and looked to drive Arsenal forward. Picked up a yellow card for a foul on Keita. PA
    SUBS: Dani Ceballos 6 (Xhaka, 60’) – Came on with half an hour to play and looked to drive Arsenal forward. Picked up a yellow card for a foul on Keita. PA
  • Nicolas Pepe 5. (Willian, 68’) – Barely touched the ball, with Liverpool firmly on top late on. PA
    Nicolas Pepe 5. (Willian, 68’) – Barely touched the ball, with Liverpool firmly on top late on. PA
  • Eddie Nketiah. N/A (Lacazette, 73’) – The youngster never looked like adding to his goal tally. AFP
    Eddie Nketiah. N/A (Lacazette, 73’) – The youngster never looked like adding to his goal tally. AFP
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Engine 1,170cc air/oil-cooled flat twin four-stroke engine

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Houthis: Iran-backed rebels who occupy Sanaa and run unrecognised government

Yemeni government: Exiled government in Aden led by eight-member Presidential Leadership Council

Southern Transitional Council: Faction in Yemeni government that seeks autonomy for the south

Habrish 'rebels': Tribal-backed forces feuding with STC over control of oil in government territory

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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Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge – Rally schedule:

Saturday: Super Special Spectator Stage – Yas Marina Circuit – start 3.30pm.
Sunday: Yas Marina Circuit Stage 1 (276.01km)
Monday: Nissan Stage 2 (287.92km)
Tuesday: Al Ain Water Stage 3 (281.38km)
Wednesday: ADNOC Stage 4 (244.49km)
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  • Specialist robotics and science laboratories
  • AR and VR-enabled learning centres
  • Disruption Lab and Research Centre for developing entrepreneurial skills
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Liverpool 2

Mane 51', Salah 53'

Chelsea 0

Man of the Match: Mohamed Salah (Liverpool)

Moon Music

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Label: Parlophone/Atlantic

Number of tracks: 10

Rating: 3/5

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In numbers: PKK’s money network in Europe

Germany: PKK collectors typically bring in $18 million in cash a year – amount has trebled since 2010

Revolutionary tax: Investigators say about $2 million a year raised from ‘tax collection’ around Marseille

Extortion: Gunman convicted in 2023 of demanding $10,000 from Kurdish businessman in Stockholm

Drug trade: PKK income claimed by Turkish anti-drugs force in 2024 to be as high as $500 million a year

Denmark: PKK one of two terrorist groups along with Iranian separatists ASMLA to raise “two-digit million amounts”

Contributions: Hundreds of euros expected from typical Kurdish families and thousands from business owners

TV channel: Kurdish Roj TV accounts frozen and went bankrupt after Denmark fined it more than $1 million over PKK links in 2013 

Results

Stage 7:

1. Caleb Ewan (AUS) Lotto Soudal - 3:18:29

2. Sam Bennett (IRL) Deceuninck-QuickStep - same time

3. Phil Bauhaus (GER) Bahrain Victorious

4. Michael Morkov (DEN) Deceuninck-QuickStep

5. Cees Bol (NED) Team DSM

General Classification:

1. Tadej Pogacar (SLO) UAE Team Emirates - 24:00:28

2. Adam Yates (GBR) Ineos Grenadiers - 0:00:35

3. Joao Almeida (POR) Deceuninck-QuickStep - 0:01:02

4. Chris Harper (AUS) Jumbo-Visma - 0:01:42

5. Neilson Powless (USA) EF Education-Nippo - 0:01:45

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Day 5, Abu Dhabi Test: At a glance

Moment of the day When Dilruwan Perera dismissed Yasir Shah to end Pakistan’s limp resistance, the Sri Lankans charged around the field with the fevered delirium of a side not used to winning. Trouble was, they had not. The delivery was deemed a no ball. Sri Lanka had a nervy wait, but it was merely a stay of execution for the beleaguered hosts.

Stat of the day – 5 Pakistan have lost all 10 wickets on the fifth day of a Test five times since the start of 2016. It is an alarming departure for a side who had apparently erased regular collapses from their resume. “The only thing I can say, it’s not a mitigating excuse at all, but that’s a young batting line up, obviously trying to find their way,” said Mickey Arthur, Pakistan’s coach.

The verdict Test matches in the UAE are known for speeding up on the last two days, but this was extreme. The first two innings of this Test took 11 sessions to complete. The remaining two were done in less than four. The nature of Pakistan’s capitulation at the end showed just how difficult the transition is going to be in the post Misbah-ul-Haq era.

MATCH INFO

Syria v Australia
2018 World Cup qualifying: Asia fourth round play-off first leg
Venue: Hang Jebat Stadium (Malacca, Malayisa)
Kick-off: Thursday, 4.30pm (UAE)
Watch: beIN Sports HD

* Second leg in Australia scheduled for October 10

FIGHT CARD

Welterweight Mostafa Radi (PAL) v Tohir Zhuraev (TJK)

Catchweight 75kg Leandro Martins (BRA) v Anas Siraj Mounir (MAR)

Flyweight Corinne Laframboise (CAN) v Manon Fiorot (FRA)

Featherweight Ahmed Al Darmaki (UAE) v Bogdan Kirilenko (UZB)

Lightweight Izzedine Al Derabani (JOR) v Atabek Abdimitalipov (KYG)

Featherweight Yousef Al Housani (UAE) v Mohamed Arsharq Ali (SLA)

Catchweight 69kg Jung Han-gook (KOR) v Elias Boudegzdame (ALG)

Catchweight 71kg Usman Nurmagomedov (RUS) v Jerry Kvarnstrom (FIN)

Featherweight title Lee Do-gyeom (KOR) v Alexandru Chitoran (ROU)

Lightweight title Bruno Machado (BRA) v Mike Santiago (USA)

Real estate tokenisation project

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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Director: Kangana Ranaut

Stars: Kangana Ranaut, Anupam Kher, Shreyas Talpade, Milind Soman, Mahima Chaudhry 

Rating: 2/5

Pandemic Parenting
LEAGUE CUP QUARTER-FINAL DRAW

Stoke City v Tottenham

Brentford v Newcastle United

Arsenal v Manchester City

Everton v Manchester United

All ties are to be played the week commencing December 21.

Main report
MATCH DETAILS

Chelsea 4 

Jorginho (4 pen, 71 pen), Azpilicueta (63), James (74)

Ajax 4

Abraham (2 og), Promes (20). Kepa (35 og), van de Beek (55) 

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Episode list:

Ep1: A recovery like no other- the unevenness of the economic recovery 

Ep2: PCR and jobs - the future of work - new trends and challenges 

Ep3: The recovery and global trade disruptions - globalisation post-pandemic 

Ep4: Inflation- services and goods - debt risks 

Ep5: Travel and tourism 

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If you go...

Etihad Airways flies from Abu Dhabi to Kuala Lumpur, from about Dh3,600. Air Asia currently flies from Kuala Lumpur to Terengganu, with Berjaya Hotels & Resorts planning to launch direct chartered flights to Redang Island in the near future. Rooms at The Taaras Beach and Spa Resort start from 680RM (Dh597).

While you're here...
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Destroyer

Director: Karyn Kusama

Cast: Nicole Kidman, Toby Kebbell, Sebastian Stan

Rating: 3/5 

UAE release: January 31 

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