• Juventus' coach Andrea Pirlo watches over a training session,at the Juventus Training Center in Turin, on the eve of the Uefa Champions League match against Dynamo Kiev. AFP
    Juventus' coach Andrea Pirlo watches over a training session,at the Juventus Training Center in Turin, on the eve of the Uefa Champions League match against Dynamo Kiev. AFP
  • Juventus' Spanish forward Alvaro Morata. AFP
    Juventus' Spanish forward Alvaro Morata. AFP
  • Juventus' Aaron Ramsey and teammates during training. Reuters
    Juventus' Aaron Ramsey and teammates during training. Reuters
  • Juventus midfielder Federico Chiesa. AFP
    Juventus midfielder Federico Chiesa. AFP
  • Juventus' Giorgio Chiellini during training. Reuters
    Juventus' Giorgio Chiellini during training. Reuters
  • Andrea Pirlo. AFP
    Andrea Pirlo. AFP
  • Juventus Brazilian midfielder Arthur Melo, right, in training. AFP
    Juventus Brazilian midfielder Arthur Melo, right, in training. AFP
  • Juventus' Federico Chiesa and Alvaro Morata during training. Reuters
    Juventus' Federico Chiesa and Alvaro Morata during training. Reuters
  • Juventus' Paulo Dybala and Gianluca Frabotta. Reuters
    Juventus' Paulo Dybala and Gianluca Frabotta. Reuters
  • Juventus coach Andrea Pirlo. Reuters
    Juventus coach Andrea Pirlo. Reuters
  • Juventus' Matthijs de Ligt, Sami Khedira and teammates. Reuters
    Juventus' Matthijs de Ligt, Sami Khedira and teammates. Reuters
  • Juventus' Matthijs de Ligt and Hamza Rafia during training. Reuters
    Juventus' Matthijs de Ligt and Hamza Rafia during training. Reuters
  • Juventus' Paulo Dybala, Juan Cuadrado, Matthijs de Ligt and Hamza Rafia. Reuters
    Juventus' Paulo Dybala, Juan Cuadrado, Matthijs de Ligt and Hamza Rafia. Reuters

No Cristiano Ronaldo as Juventus train for Champions League opener - in pictures


Steve Luckings
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Juventus manager Andrea Pirlo oversaw a training session of his squad minus star striker Cristiano Ronaldo as he continues to isolate after contracting Covid-19.

Ronaldo, 35, tested positive for coronavirus last Monday, a day after representing Portugal in their Uefa Nations League match against France. The Portuguese Football Federation said the player was "asymptomatic".

Italy's sports minister Vincenzo Spadafora said Ronaldo may have violated coronavirus measures by returning to Turin from Portugal last Thursday after testing positive.

While Ronaldo was a notable absence, the rest of the squad were put through their paces at their training complex in Turin, including Alvaro Morata, who scored for Juve in Saturday's 1-1 draw at Crotone in Serie A.

Juve open their Champions League campaign away to Ukraine's Dynamo Kiev on Tuesday with Barcelona and Ferencvaros making up Group G.

To see the picture gallery of Juventus training, simply swipe through the images above or click on the arrows.

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From Zero

Artist: Linkin Park

Label: Warner Records

Number of tracks: 11

Rating: 4/5

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Liverpool 2 (Mane 50', 54')

Red card: Andreas Christensen (Chelsea)

Man of the match: Sadio Mane (Liverpool)

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Price, base / as tested: Dhxxx
Engine: 5.7L V8
Transmission: Eight-speed automatic
Power: 395hp @ 5,600rpm
Torque: 556Nm @ 3,950rpm
Fuel economy, combined: 12.7L / 100km

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Youngest F1 driver (17 years 3 days Japan 2014)
Youngest driver to start an F1 race (17 years 166 days – Australia 2015)
Youngest F1 driver to score points (17 years 180 days - Malaysia 2015)
Youngest driver to lead an F1 race (18 years 228 days – Spain 2016)
Youngest driver to set an F1 fastest lap (19 years 44 days – Brazil 2016)
Youngest on F1 podium finish (18 years 228 days – Spain 2016)
Youngest F1 winner (18 years 228 days – Spain 2016)
Youngest multiple F1 race winner (Mexico 2017/18)
Youngest F1 driver to win the same race (Mexico 2017/18)

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Stuck in a job without a pay rise? Here's what to do

Chris Greaves, the managing director of Hays Gulf Region, says those without a pay rise for an extended period must start asking questions – both of themselves and their employer.

“First, are they happy with that or do they want more?” he says. “Job-seeking is a time-consuming, frustrating and long-winded affair so are they prepared to put themselves through that rigmarole? Before they consider that, they must ask their employer what is happening.”

Most employees bring up pay rise queries at their annual performance appraisal and find out what the company has in store for them from a career perspective.

Those with no formal appraisal system, Mr Greaves says, should ask HR or their line manager for an assessment.

“You want to find out how they value your contribution and where your job could go,” he says. “You’ve got to be brave enough to ask some questions and if you don’t like the answers then you have to develop a strategy or change jobs if you are prepared to go through the job-seeking process.”

For those that do reach the salary negotiation with their current employer, Mr Greaves says there is no point in asking for less than 5 per cent.

“However, this can only really have any chance of success if you can identify where you add value to the business (preferably you can put a monetary value on it), or you can point to a sustained contribution above the call of duty or to other achievements you think your employer will value.”

 

Defending champions

World Series: South Africa
Women’s World Series: Australia
Gulf Men’s League: Dubai Exiles
Gulf Men’s Social: Mediclinic Barrelhouse Warriors
Gulf Vets: Jebel Ali Dragons Veterans
Gulf Women: Dubai Sports City Eagles
Gulf Under 19: British School Al Khubairat
Gulf Under 19 Girls: Dubai Exiles
UAE National Schools: Al Safa School
International Invitational: Speranza 22
International Vets: Joining Jack

Desert Warrior

Starring: Anthony Mackie, Aiysha Hart, Ben Kingsley

Director: Rupert Wyatt

Rating: 3/5