• Mohamed Salah of Liverpool scores the opening goal past Hugo Lloris of Tottenham Hotspur. Getty
    Mohamed Salah of Liverpool scores the opening goal past Hugo Lloris of Tottenham Hotspur. Getty
  • Divock Origi of Liverpool scores the 2-0 during the UEFA Champions League final between Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool FC. EPA
    Divock Origi of Liverpool scores the 2-0 during the UEFA Champions League final between Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool FC. EPA
  • Danny Rose of Tottenham lies on the pitch following a tackle. EPA
    Danny Rose of Tottenham lies on the pitch following a tackle. EPA
  • Liverpool's players celebrate Divock Origi's goal. AFP
    Liverpool's players celebrate Divock Origi's goal. AFP
  • Divock Origi of Liverpool celebrates after scoring his team's second goal. Getty
    Divock Origi of Liverpool celebrates after scoring his team's second goal. Getty
  • Tottenham's Harry Kane lies on the ground as Liverpool's Virgil Van Dijk controls the ball. AP
    Tottenham's Harry Kane lies on the ground as Liverpool's Virgil Van Dijk controls the ball. AP
  • Liverpool supporters in Flat Iron Square in London react as they see their team score their second goal in Madrid AFP
    Liverpool supporters in Flat Iron Square in London react as they see their team score their second goal in Madrid AFP
  • Tottenham Hotspur's South Korean striker Son Heung-Min fights for the ball. AFP
    Tottenham Hotspur's South Korean striker Son Heung-Min fights for the ball. AFP
  • Trent Alexander-Arnold strikes. AFP
    Trent Alexander-Arnold strikes. AFP
  • Mohammed Salah of Liverpool during the Uefa Champions League final. EPA
    Mohammed Salah of Liverpool during the Uefa Champions League final. EPA
  • Jordan Henderson reacts during the UEFA Champions League final. AFP
    Jordan Henderson reacts during the UEFA Champions League final. AFP
  • Liverpool's Egyptian forward Mohamed Salah looks on during the final. AFP
    Liverpool's Egyptian forward Mohamed Salah looks on during the final. AFP
  • Hugo Lloris of Tottenham Hotspur dives but fails to save a penalty from Mohamed Salah of Liverpool for the opening goal. Getty
    Hugo Lloris of Tottenham Hotspur dives but fails to save a penalty from Mohamed Salah of Liverpool for the opening goal. Getty
  • Mohamed Salah of Liverpool and substitute Erik Lamela of Tottenham Hotspur share a joke during the UEFA Champions League Final. Getty
    Mohamed Salah of Liverpool and substitute Erik Lamela of Tottenham Hotspur share a joke during the UEFA Champions League Final. Getty
  • Jordan Henderson of Liverpool battles for possession with Harry Winks of Tottenham Hotspur. Getty
    Jordan Henderson of Liverpool battles for possession with Harry Winks of Tottenham Hotspur. Getty
  • Liverpool's defender Joel Matip fights for the ball with Tottenham Hotspur's striker Harry Kane. AFP
    Liverpool's defender Joel Matip fights for the ball with Tottenham Hotspur's striker Harry Kane. AFP
  • Mohamed Salah of Liverpool reacts during the UEFA Champions League final. EPA
    Mohamed Salah of Liverpool reacts during the UEFA Champions League final. EPA
  • Mohamed Salah of Liverpool tumbles during the UEFA Champions League final. EPA
    Mohamed Salah of Liverpool tumbles during the UEFA Champions League final. EPA
  • Dele Alli vies with Trent Alexander-Arnold at the Wanda Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid. AFP
    Dele Alli vies with Trent Alexander-Arnold at the Wanda Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid. AFP
  • Liverpool's midfielder Jordan Henderson and Mohamed Salah celebrate after Divock Origi scored. AFP
    Liverpool's midfielder Jordan Henderson and Mohamed Salah celebrate after Divock Origi scored. AFP
  • MADRID, SPAIN - JUNE 01: Liverpool fans during the UEFA Champions League Final. Getty
    MADRID, SPAIN - JUNE 01: Liverpool fans during the UEFA Champions League Final. Getty

Champions League final: Mohamed Salah and Divock Origi fire Liverpool to sixth European Cup victory


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Mohamed Salah scored for Liverpool as the Merseyside club won the Uefa Champions League on Saturday night with a 2-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur in the final in Madrid.

His second-minute penalty gave Liverpool the perfect start as they claimed their sixth European Cup at the Wanda Metropolitano Stadium.

Substitute Divock Origi added a second in the closing stages to seal another famous night of European success for Liverpool.

The game failed to live up to expectations with defences dominating, but that will not bother Jurgen Klopp as he claimed his first trophy as Liverpool manager since taking over in October 2015.

The defining moment came after just 22 seconds as Moussa Sissoko was judged to have handled a Sadio Mane cross.

The decision was upheld by VAR and Salah made no mistake with the spot-kick as he fired past Hugo Lloris.

After all the hype the first half was a forgettable affair as both sides struggled to create opportunities.

Liverpool's most noticeable efforts came from long distance from full-backs Andrew Robertson and Trent Alexander-Arnold.

Tottenham had brought Harry Kane back into their line-up after almost two months out with injury, but the striker was well marshalled by Liverpool's backline.

The second half saw Tottenham improve but they continued to struggle create chances with Alisson largely untested in the first hour in the Liverpool goal.

  • Mohamed Salah lifts the European Cup surrounded by his Liverpool teammates. AP Photo
    Mohamed Salah lifts the European Cup surrounded by his Liverpool teammates. AP Photo
  • Salah nets his penalty after just 108 seconds of the final. Getty
    Salah nets his penalty after just 108 seconds of the final. Getty
  • Salah keep his eye on the ball during the game. AP Photo
    Salah keep his eye on the ball during the game. AP Photo
  • Salah, right, celebrates after scoring his side's opening goal. AP Photo
    Salah, right, celebrates after scoring his side's opening goal. AP Photo
  • Salah celebrates with his daughter Makka and wife Magi. Reuters
    Salah celebrates with his daughter Makka and wife Magi. Reuters
  • Salah celebrates with Virgil van Dijk after the final whistle. AFP
    Salah celebrates with Virgil van Dijk after the final whistle. AFP
  • Salah with Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp. Reuters
    Salah with Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp. Reuters
  • Salah celebrates at the final whistle. AFP
    Salah celebrates at the final whistle. AFP
  • Salah's speed caused Tottenham problems throughout the final. AFP
    Salah's speed caused Tottenham problems throughout the final. AFP
  • Salah celebrates with his medal for winning the Champions League. Reuters
    Salah celebrates with his medal for winning the Champions League. Reuters
  • Salah kisses the trophy. Reuters
    Salah kisses the trophy. Reuters
  • Salah celebrates scoring their first goal from the penalty spot. Reuters
    Salah celebrates scoring their first goal from the penalty spot. Reuters
  • Salah acknowledges Liverpool's travelling fans post match. Reuters
    Salah acknowledges Liverpool's travelling fans post match. Reuters
  • Salah steps up to score the second-minute penalty. Getty
    Salah steps up to score the second-minute penalty. Getty
  • Salah rides a challenge from Tottenham's Harry Winks. Getty
    Salah rides a challenge from Tottenham's Harry Winks. Getty
  • Salah celebrates with his teammates. Reuters
    Salah celebrates with his teammates. Reuters
  • Salah lifts the trophy as he celebrates being the first Egyptian to score in a Champions League final. Getty
    Salah lifts the trophy as he celebrates being the first Egyptian to score in a Champions League final. Getty
  • Salah embraces Jurgen Klopp. AFP
    Salah embraces Jurgen Klopp. AFP
  • Salah celebrates at the final whistle. AP Photo
    Salah celebrates at the final whistle. AP Photo
  • Salah is embraced by teammate Dejan Lovren. AFP Photo
    Salah is embraced by teammate Dejan Lovren. AFP Photo
  • Salah carries the ball during the final. AP Photo
    Salah carries the ball during the final. AP Photo
  • Salah wheels away in delight after scoring his penalty. AFP Photo
    Salah wheels away in delight after scoring his penalty. AFP Photo

Despite bringing on Lucas Moura in the second half, the man whose hat-trick had fired Tottenham to the final, the London side could not find a way through Liverpool's backline.

Liverpool threatened on the break with Salah and Sadio Mane causing Tottenham problems, and substitute James Milner went close to adding a second.

Dele Alli headed over and Lucas and Christian Eriksen were both denied by Allison late on as Tottenham pushed on in the closing stages.

But Liverpool held on and Origi added a second with three minutes to seal victory for Klopp's men.

Porsche Macan T: The Specs

Engine: 2.0-litre 4-cyl turbo 

Power: 265hp from 5,000-6,500rpm 

Torque: 400Nm from 1,800-4,500rpm 

Transmission: 7-speed dual-clutch auto 

Speed: 0-100kph in 6.2sec 

Top speed: 232kph 

Fuel consumption: 10.7L/100km 

On sale: May or June 

Price: From Dh259,900  

Mercer, the investment consulting arm of US services company Marsh & McLennan, expects its wealth division to at least double its assets under management (AUM) in the Middle East as wealth in the region continues to grow despite economic headwinds, a company official said.

Mercer Wealth, which globally has $160 billion in AUM, plans to boost its AUM in the region to $2-$3bn in the next 2-3 years from the present $1bn, said Yasir AbuShaban, a Dubai-based principal with Mercer Wealth.

Within the next two to three years, we are looking at reaching $2 to $3 billion as a conservative estimate and we do see an opportunity to do so,” said Mr AbuShaban.

Mercer does not directly make investments, but allocates clients’ money they have discretion to, to professional asset managers. They also provide advice to clients.

“We have buying power. We can negotiate on their (client’s) behalf with asset managers to provide them lower fees than they otherwise would have to get on their own,” he added.

Mercer Wealth’s clients include sovereign wealth funds, family offices, and insurance companies among others.

From its office in Dubai, Mercer also looks after Africa, India and Turkey, where they also see opportunity for growth.

Wealth creation in Middle East and Africa (MEA) grew 8.5 per cent to $8.1 trillion last year from $7.5tn in 2015, higher than last year’s global average of 6 per cent and the second-highest growth in a region after Asia-Pacific which grew 9.9 per cent, according to consultancy Boston Consulting Group (BCG). In the region, where wealth grew just 1.9 per cent in 2015 compared with 2014, a pickup in oil prices has helped in wealth generation.

BCG is forecasting MEA wealth will rise to $12tn by 2021, growing at an annual average of 8 per cent.

Drivers of wealth generation in the region will be split evenly between new wealth creation and growth of performance of existing assets, according to BCG.

Another general trend in the region is clients’ looking for a comprehensive approach to investing, according to Mr AbuShaban.

“Institutional investors or some of the families are seeing a slowdown in the available capital they have to invest and in that sense they are looking at optimizing the way they manage their portfolios and making sure they are not investing haphazardly and different parts of their investment are working together,” said Mr AbuShaban.

Some clients also have a higher appetite for risk, given the low interest-rate environment that does not provide enough yield for some institutional investors. These clients are keen to invest in illiquid assets, such as private equity and infrastructure.

“What we have seen is a desire for higher returns in what has been a low-return environment specifically in various fixed income or bonds,” he said.

“In this environment, we have seen a de facto increase in the risk that clients are taking in things like illiquid investments, private equity investments, infrastructure and private debt, those kind of investments were higher illiquidity results in incrementally higher returns.”

The Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, one of the largest sovereign wealth funds, said in its 2016 report that has gradually increased its exposure in direct private equity and private credit transactions, mainly in Asian markets and especially in China and India. The authority’s private equity department focused on structured equities owing to “their defensive characteristics.”

Our legal advisor

Ahmad El Sayed is Senior Associate at Charles Russell Speechlys, a law firm headquartered in London with offices in the UK, Europe, the Middle East and Hong Kong.

Experience: Commercial litigator who has assisted clients with overseas judgments before UAE courts. His specialties are cases related to banking, real estate, shareholder disputes, company liquidations and criminal matters as well as employment related litigation. 

Education: Sagesse University, Beirut, Lebanon, in 2005.

Western Region Asia Cup T20 Qualifier

Sun Feb 23 – Thu Feb 27, Al Amerat, Oman

The two finalists advance to the Asia qualifier in Malaysia in August

 

Group A

Bahrain, Maldives, Oman, Qatar

 

Group B

UAE, Iran, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia

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   

The biog

Name: Sarah Al Senaani

Age: 35

Martial status: Married with three children - aged 8, 6 and 2

Education: Masters of arts in cultural communication and tourism

Favourite movie: Captain Corelli’s Mandolin

Favourite hobbies: Art and horseback ridding

Occupation: Communication specialist at a government agency and the owner of Atelier

Favourite cuisine: Definitely Emirati - harees is my favourite dish

THE 12 BREAKAWAY CLUBS

England

Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur

Italy
AC Milan, Inter Milan, Juventus

Spain
Atletico Madrid, Barcelona, Real Madrid

The five pillars of Islam

1. Fasting 

2. Prayer 

3. Hajj 

4. Shahada 

5. Zakat 

Living in...

This article is part of a guide on where to live in the UAE. Our reporters will profile some of the country’s most desirable districts, provide an estimate of rental prices and introduce you to some of the residents who call each area home.

Who's who in Yemen conflict

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

In numbers: China in Dubai

The number of Chinese people living in Dubai: An estimated 200,000

Number of Chinese people in International City: Almost 50,000

Daily visitors to Dragon Mart in 2018/19: 120,000

Daily visitors to Dragon Mart in 2010: 20,000

Percentage increase in visitors in eight years: 500 per cent

MATCH INFO

Crawley Town 3 (Tsaroulla 50', Nadesan 53', Tunnicliffe 70')

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Juliet, Naked
Dir: Jesse Peretz
Starring: Chris O'Dowd, Rose Byrne, Ethan Hawke​​​​​​​
​​​​​​​Two stars

Spare

Profile

Company name: Spare

Started: March 2018

Co-founders: Dalal Alrayes and Saurabh Shah

Based: UAE

Sector: FinTech

Investment: Own savings. Going for first round of fund-raising in March 2019

Groom and Two Brides

Director: Elie Semaan

Starring: Abdullah Boushehri, Laila Abdallah, Lulwa Almulla

Rating: 3/5

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Bantamweight Hamza Bougamza (MAR) v Jalal Al Daaja (JOR)

Catchweight 67kg Mohamed El Mesbahi (MAR) v Fouad Mesdari (ALG)

Lighweight Abdullah Mohammed Ali (UAE) v Abdelhak Amhidra (MAR)

Catchweight 73kg Mostafa Ibrahim Radi (PAL) v Yazid Chouchane (ALG)

Middleweight Yousri Belgaroui (TUN) v Badreddine Diani (MAR)

Catchweight 78kg Rashed Dawood (UAE) v Adnan Bushashy (ALG)

Middleweight Sallaheddine Dekhissi (MAR) v Abdel Emam (EGY)

Catchweight 65kg Rachid Hazoume (MAR) v Yanis Ghemmouri (ALG)

Lighweight Mohammed Yahya (UAE) v Azouz Anwar (EGY)

Catchweight 79kg Omar Hussein (PAL) v Souhil Tahiri (ALG)

Middleweight Tarek Suleiman (SYR) v Laid Zerhouni (ALG)

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Starring: Ajay Devgn, Tabu, Shantanu Maheshwari, Jimmy Shergill, Saiee Manjrekar

Director: Neeraj Pandey

Rating: 2.5/5

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