USA RATINGS: Matt Turner – 5 The Arsenal goalkeeper had little to do in the first half, and stood little chance of saving Bale’s powerful penalty in the second. Getty
USA RATINGS: Matt Turner – 5 The Arsenal goalkeeper had little to do in the first half, and stood little chance of saving Bale’s powerful penalty in the second. Getty
Sergio Dest – 6 Booked early on for a challenge on Williams, the AC Milan man was solid throughout, particularly when Wales started turning up the pressure. He was also willing to make the forward moves that sparked attacks. AP
Sergio Dest – 6 Booked early on for a challenge on Williams, the AC Milan man was solid throughout, particularly when Wales started turning up the pressure. He was also willing to make the forward moves that sparked attacks. AP
Tim Ream – 6 The Fulham defender left Moore unmarked for Wales’ best opportunity in the second half but was largely comfortable in the backline. Booked. PA
Tim Ream – 6 The Fulham defender left Moore unmarked for Wales’ best opportunity in the second half but was largely comfortable in the backline. Booked. PA
Walker Zimmerman – 4 The Nashville centre-back was guilty of a reckless challenge on Bale in the box, conceding the penalty that allowed Wales back into the game. AFP
Walker Zimmerman – 4 The Nashville centre-back was guilty of a reckless challenge on Bale in the box, conceding the penalty that allowed Wales back into the game. AFP
Antonee Robinson – 6 One of four Fulham players on the pitch, Robinson was lively on the wing and fared well throughout. EPA
Antonee Robinson – 6 One of four Fulham players on the pitch, Robinson was lively on the wing and fared well throughout. EPA
Weston McKennie – 5 The Juventus player was sloppy in possession at times and looked off the pace as the game went on. Booked. AP
Weston McKennie – 5 The Juventus player was sloppy in possession at times and looked off the pace as the game went on. Booked. AP
Tyler Adams – 6 The 23-year-old became America’s youngest captain at a World Cup since 1950 and put in a top display in the middle of the pitch, especially as Wales applied the pressure after the break. AP
Tyler Adams – 6 The 23-year-old became America’s youngest captain at a World Cup since 1950 and put in a top display in the middle of the pitch, especially as Wales applied the pressure after the break. AP
Yunus Musah – 6 The Valencia midfielder was lively and keen to use his pace to dribble at the Wales defence from the wing. AFP
Yunus Musah – 6 The Valencia midfielder was lively and keen to use his pace to dribble at the Wales defence from the wing. AFP
Christian Pulisic – 6 Wales were unable to handle the Chelsea man in the first half and they were caught out when Pulisic threaded a ball to Weah to tap home. The American’s impact weakened as the game went on. AP
Christian Pulisic – 6 Wales were unable to handle the Chelsea man in the first half and they were caught out when Pulisic threaded a ball to Weah to tap home. The American’s impact weakened as the game went on. AP
Tim Weah – 7 After a strong start, he scored a much deserved goal to break the deadlock when he beat the offside trap and beat Hennessey to tap home. AFP
Tim Weah – 7 After a strong start, he scored a much deserved goal to break the deadlock when he beat the offside trap and beat Hennessey to tap home. AFP
Josh Sargent – 5 The Norwich City striker started his first USA game in over a year and could have opened the scoring when his header hit the side netting inside 10 minutes. Saw little of the ball otherwise. AFP
Josh Sargent – 5 The Norwich City striker started his first USA game in over a year and could have opened the scoring when his header hit the side netting inside 10 minutes. Saw little of the ball otherwise. AFP
SUBS: Brenden Aaronson (McKennie 66’) – 5 Unable to get his header on target in his first action of the game. PA
SUBS: Brenden Aaronson (McKennie 66’) – 5 Unable to get his header on target in his first action of the game. PA
Kellyn Acosta – (Musah 75’) N/A Took one for the team against his LA teammate Bale when he brought down the Welshman with Turner exposed and out of position in the closing stages. AFP
Kellyn Acosta – (Musah 75’) N/A Took one for the team against his LA teammate Bale when he brought down the Welshman with Turner exposed and out of position in the closing stages. AFP
Haji Wright (Dest 75’) – N/A Part of a triple substitution, and he struggled to keep pace with the game. AFP
Haji Wright (Dest 75’) – N/A Part of a triple substitution, and he struggled to keep pace with the game. AFP
DeAndre Yedlin (Sargent 74’) – N/A USA seemed to struggle to retain possession as well when Yedlin entered the pitch. Getty
DeAndre Yedlin (Sargent 74’) – N/A USA seemed to struggle to retain possession as well when Yedlin entered the pitch. Getty
Jordan Morris (Weah 88’) – N/A The former Swansea City player made a late entrance. AFP
Jordan Morris (Weah 88’) – N/A The former Swansea City player made a late entrance. AFP
WALES RATINGS: Wayne Hennessey – 6 The Nottingham Forest goalkeeper saved his side from an awkward own goal with a point-blank save to stop Rodon heading into his own net, but could only watch Weah round him for USA’s opener. Reuters
WALES RATINGS: Wayne Hennessey – 6 The Nottingham Forest goalkeeper saved his side from an awkward own goal with a point-blank save to stop Rodon heading into his own net, but could only watch Weah round him for USA’s opener. Reuters
Chris Mepham – 5 The Welshman found it hard to deal with Pulisic on the wing in the first half, but grew into the pressure as the game went on and as Wales started to attack. Booked. AFP
Chris Mepham – 5 The Welshman found it hard to deal with Pulisic on the wing in the first half, but grew into the pressure as the game went on and as Wales started to attack. Booked. AFP
Joe Rodon – 5 Got lucky when Hennessey’s point-blank save denied a headed own goal. Later, he was drawn into an aerial duel which he failed to win, leaving his side exposed for Weah’s opener. Getty
Joe Rodon – 5 Got lucky when Hennessey’s point-blank save denied a headed own goal. Later, he was drawn into an aerial duel which he failed to win, leaving his side exposed for Weah’s opener. Getty
Ben Davies – 5 The Spurs man thought he’d found the equaliser for Wales when his header forced Turner into a smart save. AFP
Ben Davies – 5 The Spurs man thought he’d found the equaliser for Wales when his header forced Turner into a smart save. AFP
Connor Roberts – 6 The Burnley man had a better second half when he started making more meaningful runs on the wing, which allowed Wales to advance forward. Managed to get a touch on the ball when Pulisic was played into the box. AFP
Connor Roberts – 6 The Burnley man had a better second half when he started making more meaningful runs on the wing, which allowed Wales to advance forward. Managed to get a touch on the ball when Pulisic was played into the box. AFP
Ethan Ampadu – 6 The Spenzia midfielder saw an ambitious attempt fly over the crossbar inside 15 minutes. He was keen to get stuck in throughout the contest and showed plenty of energy, encapsulated by a superb tackle on Zimmermann late on. EPA
Ethan Ampadu – 6 The Spenzia midfielder saw an ambitious attempt fly over the crossbar inside 15 minutes. He was keen to get stuck in throughout the contest and showed plenty of energy, encapsulated by a superb tackle on Zimmermann late on. EPA
Aaron Ramsey – 5 The Nice midfielder took a while to get into the game and will be hoping to better influence the proceedings as the World Cup progresses. Getty
Aaron Ramsey – 5 The Nice midfielder took a while to get into the game and will be hoping to better influence the proceedings as the World Cup progresses. Getty
Neco Williams – 6 The 21-year-old was at fault and unaware of Weah, who he played onside, when Pulisic released the pacy American in the build up to the goal. Utilised the wing more in an attacking sense in the second half. PA
Neco Williams – 6 The 21-year-old was at fault and unaware of Weah, who he played onside, when Pulisic released the pacy American in the build up to the goal. Utilised the wing more in an attacking sense in the second half. PA
Harry Wilson – 5 Given a surprise nod ahead of Kieffer Moore, Wilson seemed to grow into the game after the restart. AFP
Harry Wilson – 5 Given a surprise nod ahead of Kieffer Moore, Wilson seemed to grow into the game after the restart. AFP
Gareth Bale – 6 Anonymous for much of the game, but it was no surprise when he finally got on the ball that things happened. No hesitation from the spot to level. Booked. Getty
Gareth Bale – 6 Anonymous for much of the game, but it was no surprise when he finally got on the ball that things happened. No hesitation from the spot to level. Booked. Getty
Daniel James – 5 The Fulham forward was unable to get a hold of the game and was substituted at half-time. Getty
Daniel James – 5 The Fulham forward was unable to get a hold of the game and was substituted at half-time. Getty
SUBS: Kieffer Moore (James 46’) – 7 The Bournemouth striker was brought on at half-time and his presence made an instant impact. He came close with a towering header. Getty
SUBS: Kieffer Moore (James 46’) – 7 The Bournemouth striker was brought on at half-time and his presence made an instant impact. He came close with a towering header. Getty
Brennan Johnson (Williams 79’) – 5 The Nottingham Forest forward was looking to get back on goalscoring form but could only direct a shot into Turner’s arms after a solo break forward. AFP
Brennan Johnson (Williams 79’) – 5 The Nottingham Forest forward was looking to get back on goalscoring form but could only direct a shot into Turner’s arms after a solo break forward. AFP
Sorba Thomas (Wilson 90+1’) – N/A Earned his seventh cap in a late change. AFP
Sorba Thomas (Wilson 90+1’) – N/A Earned his seventh cap in a late change. AFP
Joe Morrell (Ampadu 96’) – N/A A late injury substitution. AFP
Joe Morrell (Ampadu 96’) – N/A A late injury substitution. AFP

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USA v Wales player ratings: Weah 7, Pulisic 6; Bale 6, Ramsey 5

Group B rivals open World Cup campaigns with a 1-1 draw at Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium

Emma James

November 22, 2022

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A late penalty by Gareth Bale earned Wales a 1-1 draw with the United States on Monday to avoid a losing return to the World Cup after 64 years in a fascinating Group B encounter at a raucous Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium.

Dragged down by US defender Tim Ream in the box, Wales' all-time top scorer stepped up to the penalty spot in the 82nd minute and made no mistake by hammering the ball into the top corner in front of the "Red Wall" of fans.

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Gareth Bale earns Wales a comeback draw with USA in World Cup opener

With one of the youngest teams at the tournament and themselves returning after eight years, the United States started energetically and took a deserved 1-0 lead with a 36th minute goal from Timothy Weah. They were unlucky not to go into the break with a bigger advantage against a Welsh side.

Weah, the son of Liberian president and former World Player of the Year George Weah, timed his run to perfection after a beautifully-weighted pass from Christian Pulisic and slipped the ball past Wales goalkeeper Wayne Hennessey.

The USA return to action against group leaders England on Friday following Wales' game against Iran earlier the same day.

Emma James has provided the player ratings for the US and Wales in the photo gallery above. To move on to the next photo, click on the arrows or swipe if using a mobile device.

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Commission caps

For life insurance products with a savings component, Peter Hodgins of Clyde & Co said different caps apply to the saving and protection elements:

• For the saving component, a cap of 4.5 per cent of the annualised premium per year (which may not exceed 90 per cent of the annualised premium over the policy term). 

• On the protection component, there is a cap  of 10 per cent of the annualised premium per year (which may not exceed 160 per cent of the annualised premium over the policy term).

• Indemnity commission, the amount of commission that can be advanced to a product salesperson, can be 50 per cent of the annualised premium for the first year or 50 per cent of the total commissions on the policy calculated. 

• The remaining commission after deduction of the indemnity commission is paid equally over the premium payment term.

• For pure protection products, which only offer a life insurance component, the maximum commission will be 10 per cent of the annualised premium multiplied by the length of the policy in years.

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Customers must now be provided with a full illustration of the product they are buying to ensure they understand the potential returns on savings products as well as the effects of any charges. There is also a “free-look” period of 30 days, where insurers must provide a full refund if the buyer wishes to cancel the policy.

“The illustration should provide for at least two scenarios to illustrate the performance of the product,” said Mr Hodgins. “All illustrations are required to be signed by the customer.”

Another illustration must outline surrender charges to ensure they understand the costs of exiting a fixed-term product early.

Illustrations must also be kept updatedand insurers must provide information on the top five investment funds available annually, including at least five years' performance data.

“This may be segregated based on the risk appetite of the customer (in which case, the top five funds for each segment must be provided),” said Mr Hodgins.

Product providers must also disclose the ratio of protection benefit to savings benefits. If a protection benefit ratio is less than 10 per cent "the product must carry a warning stating that it has limited or no protection benefit" Mr Hodgins added.

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Best Academy: Ajax and Benfica

Best Agent: Jorge Mendes

Best Club : Liverpool   

 Best Coach: Jurgen Klopp (Liverpool)  

 Best Goalkeeper: Alisson Becker

 Best Men’s Player: Cristiano Ronaldo

 Best Partnership of the Year Award by SportBusiness: Manchester City and SAP

 Best Referee: Stephanie Frappart

Best Revelation Player: Joao Felix (Atletico Madrid and Portugal)

Best Sporting Director: Andrea Berta (Atletico Madrid)

Best Women's Player:  Lucy Bronze

Best Young Arab Player: Achraf Hakimi

 Kooora – Best Arab Club: Al Hilal (Saudi Arabia)

 Kooora – Best Arab Player: Abderrazak Hamdallah (Al-Nassr FC, Saudi Arabia)

 Player Career Award: Miralem Pjanic and Ryan Giggs

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2. Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes-GP 188

3. Valtteri Bottas, Mercedes-GP 169

4. Daniel Ricciardo, Red Bull Racing 117

5. Kimi Raikkonen, Ferrari 116

6. Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing 67

7. Sergio Perez, Force India 56

8. Esteban Ocon, Force India 45

9. Carlos Sainz Jr, Toro Rosso 35

10. Nico Hulkenberg, Renault 26

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Where to buy art books in the UAE

There are a number of speciality art bookshops in the UAE.

In Dubai, The Lighthouse at Dubai Design District has a wonderfully curated selection of art and design books. Alserkal Avenue runs a pop-up shop at their A4 space, and host the art-book fair Fully Booked during Art Week in March. The Third Line, also in Alserkal Avenue, has a strong book-publishing arm and sells copies at its gallery. Kinokuniya, at Dubai Mall, has some good offerings within its broad selection, and you never know what you will find at the House of Prose in Jumeirah. Finally, all of Gulf Photo Plus’s photo books are available for sale at their show. 

In Abu Dhabi, Louvre Abu Dhabi has a beautiful selection of catalogues and art books, and Magrudy’s – across the Emirates, but particularly at their NYU Abu Dhabi site – has a great selection in art, fiction and cultural theory.

In Sharjah, the Sharjah Art Museum sells catalogues and art books at its museum shop, and the Sharjah Art Foundation has a bookshop that offers reads on art, theory and cultural history.

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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

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It's Monty Python's Crashing Rocket Circus

To the theme tune of the famous zany British comedy TV show, SpaceX has shown exactly what can go wrong when you try to land a rocket.

The two minute video posted on YouTube is a compilation of crashes and explosion as the company, created by billionaire Elon Musk, refined the technique of reusable space flight.

SpaceX is able to land its rockets on land  once they have completed the first stage of their mission, and is able to resuse them multiple times - a first for space flight.

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