BARCELONA RATINGS: Marc-Andre Ter Stegen - 6: Save from Osimhen after 22 minutes showed he had to be aware. Stopped Zielinski’s shot but couldn’t save the follow up as the Italians went ahead after 29 minutes. Distribution not to the usual standard. Reuters
BARCELONA RATINGS: Marc-Andre Ter Stegen - 6: Save from Osimhen after 22 minutes showed he had to be aware. Stopped Zielinski’s shot but couldn’t save the follow up as the Italians went ahead after 29 minutes. Distribution not to the usual standard. Reuters
Oscar Mingueza - 7: Zielinski put the ball through his legs on 22 as the Italians showed their attacking danger. Crossed to Torres just before break, who should’ve scored. Important blocked a cross on just after hour mark as Napoli attacked. EPA
Oscar Mingueza - 7: Zielinski put the ball through his legs on 22 as the Italians showed their attacking danger. Crossed to Torres just before break, who should’ve scored. Important blocked a cross on just after hour mark as Napoli attacked. EPA
Gerard Pique - 5: Easily beaten for pace by Osimhen, but then Napoli are a very good side. Still, Pique wasn’t at his best. EPA
Gerard Pique - 5: Easily beaten for pace by Osimhen, but then Napoli are a very good side. Still, Pique wasn’t at his best. EPA
Eric Garcia - 7: Sees far more of the ball than Pique to his side in the 4-3-3 formation and had the highest passing accuracy on the pitch. AP
Eric Garcia - 7: Sees far more of the ball than Pique to his side in the 4-3-3 formation and had the highest passing accuracy on the pitch. AP
Jordi Alba - 6: Yet again he had far more touches than any other player, but while he usually stretches Barca’s left, it was the right side which was more effective towards the end. AFP
Jordi Alba - 6: Yet again he had far more touches than any other player, but while he usually stretches Barca’s left, it was the right side which was more effective towards the end. AFP
Frenkie de Jong - 5: Played in the Busquets role and drifted without picking up goalscorer Zielinski. Not enough forward passes. AFP
Frenkie de Jong - 5: Played in the Busquets role and drifted without picking up goalscorer Zielinski. Not enough forward passes. AFP
Nico Gonzalez - 7: Now wearing Coutinho’s No 14 shirt, he had a productive evening tackling and winning the possession back for Barca. Skilful for a big player. AFP
Nico Gonzalez - 7: Now wearing Coutinho’s No 14 shirt, he had a productive evening tackling and winning the possession back for Barca. Skilful for a big player. AFP
Pedri - 8: Was one year old the last time Barcelona played in this competition. Shot over after five minutes. Played a fine pass to Aubameyang to set up Torres. Made three key passes but also lost Zielinski’s run for the Napoli goal. AP
Pedri - 8: Was one year old the last time Barcelona played in this competition. Shot over after five minutes. Played a fine pass to Aubameyang to set up Torres. Made three key passes but also lost Zielinski’s run for the Napoli goal. AP
Adama Traore - 6: Had played well and attracting a lot of tackles from opponents, but less effective here, though his cross led to the handball for Barcelona’s penalty. AFP
Adama Traore - 6: Had played well and attracting a lot of tackles from opponents, but less effective here, though his cross led to the handball for Barcelona’s penalty. AFP
Ferran Torres- 5: Had an excellent chance to put his side ahead but smashed wide and headed another chance off target just before break. Redemption came when he scored a 58th-minute penalty. Shot high over late on when he should have scored. Got in the right positions but ridiculously profligate. Getty
Ferran Torres- 5: Had an excellent chance to put his side ahead but smashed wide and headed another chance off target just before break. Redemption came when he scored a 58th-minute penalty. Shot high over late on when he should have scored. Got in the right positions but ridiculously profligate. Getty
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang - 6: First start for his new team after two sub appearances. Worked hard all night and created Barca’s first chance – and the second good one for Torres. Shot over in second half when the Catalans should have put Napoli out of sight. AP
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang - 6: First start for his new team after two sub appearances. Worked hard all night and created Barca’s first chance – and the second good one for Torres. Shot over in second half when the Catalans should have put Napoli out of sight. AP
SUBS: Sergio Busquets – (On for De Jong 65’) 7: Barca’s midfield imediately improved when he came on. EPA
SUBS: Sergio Busquets – (On for De Jong 65’) 7: Barca’s midfield imediately improved when he came on. EPA
Gavi – (On for Nico 65’) 7: Set up Luuk De Jong on 90 minutes. Name was being sung loud and clear by the vast crowd at the end. AP
Gavi – (On for Nico 65’) 7: Set up Luuk De Jong on 90 minutes. Name was being sung loud and clear by the vast crowd at the end. AP
Ousmane Dembele – (On for Traore 65’) 7: Loudly booed by his own fans for failing to sign a new contract. On his day, he’s a fantastic talent. Dangerous around the box, a real threat on the right. Getty
Ousmane Dembele – (On for Traore 65’) 7: Loudly booed by his own fans for failing to sign a new contract. On his day, he’s a fantastic talent. Dangerous around the box, a real threat on the right. Getty
Sergino Dest – (On for Mingueza 81’) N/A. Involved in the last move of the game, when defending well. EPA
Sergino Dest – (On for Mingueza 81’) N/A. Involved in the last move of the game, when defending well. EPA
Luuk de Jong – (On for Aubameyang 86’) N/A. Came on to a huge cheer – and that’s not something which would have happened a couple of months ago. The stage was set, but his overhead kick flew off target after 90 minutes. Getty
Luuk de Jong – (On for Aubameyang 86’) N/A. Came on to a huge cheer – and that’s not something which would have happened a couple of months ago. The stage was set, but his overhead kick flew off target after 90 minutes. Getty
NAPOLI RATINGS: Alex Meret - 7: Comfortable first save of game from Nico shot after 15 minutes but wayward Barca finishing meant he wasn’t troubled into serious action again until very late in game. Booked for time-wasting. AFP
NAPOLI RATINGS: Alex Meret - 7: Comfortable first save of game from Nico shot after 15 minutes but wayward Barca finishing meant he wasn’t troubled into serious action again until very late in game. Booked for time-wasting. AFP
Giovanni Di Lorenzo - 7: Caught in possession leading to Pedri’s early chance. Crucial header on dangerous Barca cross just after half-time. Reuters
Giovanni Di Lorenzo - 7: Caught in possession leading to Pedri’s early chance. Crucial header on dangerous Barca cross just after half-time. Reuters
Kalidou Koulibaly - 8: Senegalese Africa Cup of Nations winning defender was immense, as usual. Positioning and distribution impeccable. Strong in the air and cool on the deck. No wonder he has long been coveted by clubs across Europe. AFP
Kalidou Koulibaly - 8: Senegalese Africa Cup of Nations winning defender was immense, as usual. Positioning and distribution impeccable. Strong in the air and cool on the deck. No wonder he has long been coveted by clubs across Europe. AFP
Amir Rrahmani - 7: Poor sliding challenge led to chance for Torres that Barca striker smashed over. Much better one to take ball off same player’s toes just after break. Vital interception on Dembele cross with Aubameyang lurking. AFP
Amir Rrahmani - 7: Poor sliding challenge led to chance for Torres that Barca striker smashed over. Much better one to take ball off same player’s toes just after break. Vital interception on Dembele cross with Aubameyang lurking. AFP
Juan Jesus - 7: Out of position at full-back but did well dealing with blistering pace of Traore. Very harsh handball call against him from Traore cross after VAR intervention that resulted in Torres’ scoring penalty. AFP
Juan Jesus - 7: Out of position at full-back but did well dealing with blistering pace of Traore. Very harsh handball call against him from Traore cross after VAR intervention that resulted in Torres’ scoring penalty. AFP
Fabian Ruiz - 6: Some strong tackles from former Real Betis man in centre of park but guilty of being caught in possession too often. Questionable yellow card for challenge on Busquets. Picked up nasty head injury late in game. Getty
Fabian Ruiz - 6: Some strong tackles from former Real Betis man in centre of park but guilty of being caught in possession too often. Questionable yellow card for challenge on Busquets. Picked up nasty head injury late in game. Getty
Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa - 6: Powerful midfielder picked up first-half booking for miss-timed challenge on Nico. Strong running and tackling but passing was ragged in second half and looked shattered well before he came off. AFP
Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa - 6: Powerful midfielder picked up first-half booking for miss-timed challenge on Nico. Strong running and tackling but passing was ragged in second half and looked shattered well before he came off. AFP
Elif Elmas - 7: Macedonian’s brilliant turn and lay-off set up Zielinsksi goal but no opportunities to add to his four Europa League goals this season. EPA
Elif Elmas - 7: Macedonian’s brilliant turn and lay-off set up Zielinsksi goal but no opportunities to add to his four Europa League goals this season. EPA
Piotr Zielinski - 8: Lovely bit of skill to beat a player and put ball behind Barca’s defence for Osimhen’s first-half chance. Reacted well to smash ball into roof of net after Ter Stegen saved his initial shot. AFP
Piotr Zielinski - 8: Lovely bit of skill to beat a player and put ball behind Barca’s defence for Osimhen’s first-half chance. Reacted well to smash ball into roof of net after Ter Stegen saved his initial shot. AFP
Lorenzo Insigne - 5: Clever touches in both halves - some coming off, some not – but no sight of goal and no surprise when taken off in second half.
Lorenzo Insigne - 5: Clever touches in both halves - some coming off, some not – but no sight of goal and no surprise when taken off in second half.
Victor Osimhen - 7: Nigerian striker, an injury doubt before game, put through on goal after 22 minutes but Ter Stegen saved his low shot. Pace caused Barca some problems but lacked support up front, particularly in second half. AFP
Victor Osimhen - 7: Nigerian striker, an injury doubt before game, put through on goal after 22 minutes but Ter Stegen saved his low shot. Pace caused Barca some problems but lacked support up front, particularly in second half. AFP
SUBS: Adam Ounas – (On for Insigne 72’) 6: Joined the action with Barca completely on top and little chance to make impact going forward. Reuters
SUBS: Adam Ounas – (On for Insigne 72’) 6: Joined the action with Barca completely on top and little chance to make impact going forward. Reuters
Dries Mertens – (On for Osimhen 80’) N/A. One good chance but could only hit shot straight at goalkeeper. AP Diego Demme – (On for Zielinski 80’) N/A.
Dries Mertens – (On for Osimhen 80’) N/A. One good chance but could only hit shot straight at goalkeeper. AP Diego Demme – (On for Zielinski 80’) N/A.
Mario Rui – (On for Elmas 84’) N/A. Poor play resulted in late chance falling for Torres that striker managed to blaze over. Reuters
Mario Rui – (On for Elmas 84’) N/A. Poor play resulted in late chance falling for Torres that striker managed to blaze over. Reuters
Kevin Malcuit – (On for Anguissa 84’) N/A. Reuters
Kevin Malcuit – (On for Anguissa 84’) N/A. Reuters

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Barca's Europa League return against Napoli on a knife edge as Rangers look to finish job

End of away goals rule makes second-leg even more finely balanced as Xavi's men travel to Italy

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February 24, 2022

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Barcelona's Europa League tie against Napoli is finely poised heading into the return in Italy on Thursday as Rangers look to finish the job against Borussia Dortmund following their stunning 4-2 win in the first leg last week.

Barca needed a Ferran Torres penalty to draw at home to Napoli in the first leg of their knockout round play-off tie after Piotr Zielinski put the Serie A side in front at the Camp Nou.

However, with the away goals rule having been dispensed with this season by UEFA, the heavyweight tie remains very much in the balance going to the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona.

Barcelona are enduring a troubled season, but Xavi Hernandez's side still cross the Mediterranean in good form having gone five unbeaten and not lost in 90 minutes since Bayern Munich dumped them out of the Champions League in early December.

They won 4-1 at Valencia in La Liga at the weekend with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scoring a hat-trick, while Napoli are third in Serie A after drawing 1-1 with Cagliari on Monday.

Scottish champions Rangers are hoping to secure a spot in the last 16 as they welcome Dortmund to Ibrox following their stunning 4-2 win in Germany.

It would go down as one of the best results in their history in Europe if they could see off the Bundesliga giants, but the outcome of the tie could hinge on whether Erling Haaland plays any part.

The Norwegian, scorer of 23 goals in 20 appearances for his club this season, missed the first leg and his team's last three domestic outings due to injury but has now returned to training and could feature in Govan.

However, USA starlet Gio Reyna, whose father Claudio played for Rangers and is a close friend of the Ibrox side's manager Giovanni van Bronckhorst, is sidelined.

Barcelona are one of four Spanish teams aiming to advance to the last 16, with Real Sociedad hosting RB Leipzig and Real Betis leading 3-2 against Zenit Saint Petersburg after the first leg in Russia.

Sevilla, the record six-time winners of the second-tier European competition and who will host this season's final, lead 3-1 as they go to Dinamo Zagreb.

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An exchange traded fund is a type of investment fund that can be traded quickly and easily, just like stocks and shares. They come with no upfront costs aside from your brokerage's dealing charges and annual fees, which are far lower than on traditional mutual investment funds. Charges are as low as 0.03 per cent on one of the very cheapest (and most popular), Vanguard S&P 500 ETF, with the maximum around 0.75 per cent.

There is no fund manager deciding which stocks and other assets to invest in, instead they passively track their chosen index, country, region or commodity, regardless of whether it goes up or down.

The first ETF was launched as recently as 1993, but the sector boasted $5.78 billion in assets under management at the end of September as inflows hit record highs, according to the latest figures from ETFGI, a leading independent research and consultancy firm.

There are thousands to choose from, with the five largest providers BlackRock’s iShares, Vanguard, State Street Global Advisers, Deutsche Bank X-trackers and Invesco PowerShares.

While the best-known track major indices such as MSCI World, the S&P 500 and FTSE 100, you can also invest in specific countries or regions, large, medium or small companies, government bonds, gold, crude oil, cocoa, water, carbon, cattle, corn futures, currency shifts or even a stock market crash. 

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Company: Justmop.com

Date started: December 2015

Founders: Kerem Kuyucu and Cagatay Ozcan

Sector: Technology and home services

Based: Jumeirah Lake Towers, Dubai

Size: 55 employees and 100,000 cleaning requests a month

Funding:  The company’s investors include Collective Spark, Faith Capital Holding, Oak Capital, VentureFriends, and 500 Startups. 

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What are the GCSE grade equivalents?
 
  • Grade 9 = above an A*
  • Grade 8 = between grades A* and A
  • Grade 7 = grade A
  • Grade 6 = just above a grade B
  • Grade 5 = between grades B and C
  • Grade 4 = grade C
  • Grade 3 = between grades D and E
  • Grade 2 = between grades E and F
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The candidates

Dr Ayham Ammora, scientist and business executive

Ali Azeem, business leader

Tony Booth, professor of education

Lord Browne, former BP chief executive

Dr Mohamed El-Erian, economist

Professor Wyn Evans, astrophysicist

Dr Mark Mann, scientist

Gina MIller, anti-Brexit campaigner

Lord Smith, former Cabinet minister

Sandi Toksvig, broadcaster

 

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Name: Thndr
Started: 2019
Co-founders: Ahmad Hammouda and Seif Amr
Sector: FinTech
Headquarters: Egypt
UAE base: Hub71, Abu Dhabi
Current number of staff: More than 150
Funds raised: $22 million

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What sanctions would be reimposed?

Under ‘snapback’, measures imposed on Iran by the UN Security Council in six resolutions would be restored, including:

  • An arms embargo
  • A ban on uranium enrichment and reprocessing
  • A ban on launches and other activities with ballistic missiles capable of delivering nuclear weapons, as well as ballistic missile technology transfer and technical assistance
  • A targeted global asset freeze and travel ban on Iranian individuals and entities
  • Authorisation for countries to inspect Iran Air Cargo and Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines cargoes for banned goods
Wenger's Arsenal reign in numbers

1,228 - games at the helm, ahead of Sunday's Premier League fixture against West Ham United.
704 - wins to date as Arsenal manager.
3 - Premier League title wins, the last during an unbeaten Invincibles campaign of 2003/04.
1,549 - goals scored in Premier League matches by Wenger's teams.
10 - major trophies won.
473 - Premier League victories.
7 - FA Cup triumphs, with three of those having come the last four seasons.
151 - Premier League losses.
21 - full seasons in charge.
49 - games unbeaten in the Premier League from May 2003 to October 2004.

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How being social media savvy can improve your well being

Next time when procastinating online remember that you can save thousands on paying for a personal trainer and a gym membership simply by watching YouTube videos and keeping up with the latest health tips and trends.

As social media apps are becoming more and more consumed by health experts and nutritionists who are using it to awareness and encourage patients to engage in physical activity.

Elizabeth Watson, a personal trainer from Stay Fit gym in Abu Dhabi suggests that “individuals can use social media as a means of keeping fit, there are a lot of great exercises you can do and train from experts at home just by watching videos on YouTube”.

Norlyn Torrena, a clinical nutritionist from Burjeel Hospital advises her clients to be more technologically active “most of my clients are so engaged with their phones that I advise them to download applications that offer health related services”.

Torrena said that “most people believe that dieting and keeping fit is boring”.

However, by using social media apps keeping fit means that people are “modern and are kept up to date with the latest heath tips and trends”.

“It can be a guide to a healthy lifestyle and exercise if used in the correct way, so I really encourage my clients to download health applications” said Mrs Torrena.

People can also connect with each other and exchange “tips and notes, it’s extremely healthy and fun”.

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Holiday destination: “I like Paris very much, it’s a city very close to my heart.”

Book: “Das Kapital, by Karl Marx. I am not a communist, but there are a lot of lessons for the capitalist system, if you let it get out of control, and humanity.”

Musician: “I like very much Fairuz, the Lebanese singer, and the other is Umm Kulthum. Fairuz is for listening to in the morning, Umm Kulthum for the night.”

THE BIG THREE

NOVAK DJOKOVIC
19 grand slam singles titles
Wimbledon: 5 (2011, 14, 15, 18, 19)
French Open: 2 (2016, 21)
US Open: 3 (2011, 15, 18)
Australian Open: 9 (2008, 11, 12, 13, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21)
Prize money: $150m

ROGER FEDERER
20 grand slam singles titles
Wimbledon: 8 (2003, 04, 05, 06, 07, 09, 12, 17)
French Open: 1 (2009)
US Open: 5 (2004, 05, 06, 07, 08)
Australian Open: 6 (2004, 06, 07, 10, 17, 18)
Prize money: $130m

RAFAEL NADAL
20 grand slam singles titles
Wimbledon: 2 (2008, 10)
French Open: 13 (2005, 06, 07, 08, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20)
US Open: 4 (2010, 13, 17, 19)
Australian Open: 1 (2009)
Prize money: $125m

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Manchester City 2 (Mahrez 04', Ake 84')

Leicester City 5 (Vardy 37' pen, 54', 58' pen, Maddison 77', Tielemans 88' pen)

Man of the match: Jamie Vardy (Leicester City)

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