PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN RATINGS: Keylor Navas 8 – Saved well low to his left from Dembele and again to tip Messi’s effort on to the bar, but he could do little about Messi’s thunderbolt from distance before the break. He then recovered to push Messi’s penalty on to the bar on the stroke of half time. He made more key saves after the break, one in particular denying a Busquets header. AFP
PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN RATINGS: Keylor Navas 8 – Saved well low to his left from Dembele and again to tip Messi’s effort on to the bar, but he could do little about Messi’s thunderbolt from distance before the break. He then recovered to push Messi’s penalty on to the bar on the stroke of half time. He made more key saves after the break, one in particular denying a Busquets header. AFP
Alessandro Florenzi 5 – Made a number of crucial clearances and interceptions in a busy first half, though Dembele had the better of him. He did get tighter in the second half, but he gave away a free-kick in a dangerous area with 15 minutes remaining. AFP
Alessandro Florenzi 5 – Made a number of crucial clearances and interceptions in a busy first half, though Dembele had the better of him. He did get tighter in the second half, but he gave away a free-kick in a dangerous area with 15 minutes remaining. AFP
Marquinhos 8 – Spent much of the game defending his box and though he was sometimes guilty of defending too deep at times, he made an incredible block to deny a Messi goal after the break. That block summed up his performance; he got through a lot of work, much of it last-ditch stuff. AFP
Marquinhos 8 – Spent much of the game defending his box and though he was sometimes guilty of defending too deep at times, he made an incredible block to deny a Messi goal after the break. That block summed up his performance; he got through a lot of work, much of it last-ditch stuff. AFP
Presnel Kimpembe 7 – Together with Marquinhos, Kimbempe helped to form a resolute wall that withstood waves of pressure. It’s no wonder that many consider this duo one of the best central partnerships in Europe. AFP
Presnel Kimpembe 7 – Together with Marquinhos, Kimbempe helped to form a resolute wall that withstood waves of pressure. It’s no wonder that many consider this duo one of the best central partnerships in Europe. AFP
Layvin Kurzawa 5 – Received a booking early on after catching Dembele late in the tackle and was then adjudged to have fouled Griezmann in the area. Endured a tough first half and was substituted at the break. PA
Layvin Kurzawa 5 – Received a booking early on after catching Dembele late in the tackle and was then adjudged to have fouled Griezmann in the area. Endured a tough first half and was substituted at the break. PA
Idrissa Gueye 6 – A tricky evening for the tenacious midfielder. Spent much of his evening trying to win the ball back but he was subbed after picking up a yellow card; Pochettino unwilling to take the risk on his side going down to ten men. EPA
Idrissa Gueye 6 – A tricky evening for the tenacious midfielder. Spent much of his evening trying to win the ball back but he was subbed after picking up a yellow card; Pochettino unwilling to take the risk on his side going down to ten men. EPA
Leandro Paredes 6 – Was guilty of losing the ball in dangerous areas at times and needed to sit closer to the defence to offer further protection. Picked up a yellow card that rules him out of the next game in Europe. Reuters
Leandro Paredes 6 – Was guilty of losing the ball in dangerous areas at times and needed to sit closer to the defence to offer further protection. Picked up a yellow card that rules him out of the next game in Europe. Reuters
Marco Verratti 6 – Verratti worked hard all evening, even if he had very little to show for his efforts. He was lucky not to have been adjudged to have encroached on Messi’s second penalty, for he did… and he was the player who subsequently cleared. EPA
Marco Verratti 6 – Verratti worked hard all evening, even if he had very little to show for his efforts. He was lucky not to have been adjudged to have encroached on Messi’s second penalty, for he did… and he was the player who subsequently cleared. EPA
Julian Draxler 5 – Hauled off just after the break, the German had little impact on the game. Starved of possession in forward areas, he was unable to get on the ball and influence the play in the Barca half. AFP
Julian Draxler 5 – Hauled off just after the break, the German had little impact on the game. Starved of possession in forward areas, he was unable to get on the ball and influence the play in the Barca half. AFP
Mauro Icardi 6 – The Italian had to watch most of the game played behind him and he cut a frustrated figure, though he did win the penalty that took the sting out of the tie. When he did get the ball, he was pressed quickly. Did his defensive duties well, though, and cleared with a header from a teasing Messi free-kick. AFP
Mauro Icardi 6 – The Italian had to watch most of the game played behind him and he cut a frustrated figure, though he did win the penalty that took the sting out of the tie. When he did get the ball, he was pressed quickly. Did his defensive duties well, though, and cleared with a header from a teasing Messi free-kick. AFP
Kylian Mbappe 6 – After looking a threat on the counter attack in the early stages, Mbappe gave PSG the lead from the penalty spot after it was adjudged that Icardi’s shirt had been pulled. In converting, he became the youngest player to score 25 Champions League goals. He had several shots from distance to add to his tally, including a wonderful chance late on that cannoned off the bar. EPA
Kylian Mbappe 6 – After looking a threat on the counter attack in the early stages, Mbappe gave PSG the lead from the penalty spot after it was adjudged that Icardi’s shirt had been pulled. In converting, he became the youngest player to score 25 Champions League goals. He had several shots from distance to add to his tally, including a wonderful chance late on that cannoned off the bar. EPA
SUBS: Abdou Diallo 6 – His first involvement was a neat touch to clear a cross, and he got the better of Dest in an interesting battle between the two. AFP
SUBS: Abdou Diallo 6 – His first involvement was a neat touch to clear a cross, and he got the better of Dest in an interesting battle between the two. AFP
Angel di Maria 6 – Made a crucial interception to prevent a shooting opportunity for Firpo with 20 left on the clock, but his final ball was poor at the other end. AFP
Angel di Maria 6 – Made a crucial interception to prevent a shooting opportunity for Firpo with 20 left on the clock, but his final ball was poor at the other end. AFP
Danilo 6 – He made a crucial interception with Messi prowling, which Marquinhos then cleared. EPA
Danilo 6 – He made a crucial interception with Messi prowling, which Marquinhos then cleared. EPA
Colin Dagba N/A – Replaced the injured Florenzi and did little wrong against a rampant Dembele.EPA
Colin Dagba N/A – Replaced the injured Florenzi and did little wrong against a rampant Dembele.EPA
Rafinha N/A – Offered some fresh legs when he came on in place of Verratti and helped to run down the clock against his former side. AFP
Rafinha N/A – Offered some fresh legs when he came on in place of Verratti and helped to run down the clock against his former side. AFP
BARCELONA RATINGS: Marc-Andre ter Stegen 7 - Barely needed in the first half apart from the penalty, for which he had no chance. Barely needed in the second half as his team dominated. Rushed out to meet the advancing Mbappe on 90 minutes, but the star of the first leg shot over. EPA
BARCELONA RATINGS: Marc-Andre ter Stegen 7 - Barely needed in the first half apart from the penalty, for which he had no chance. Barely needed in the second half as his team dominated. Rushed out to meet the advancing Mbappe on 90 minutes, but the star of the first leg shot over. EPA
Sergino Dest 8 - Super early run down the right to get behind the PSG defenders and cross, then made an even run. Did so well that the man marking him was taken off at half time. Dest followed after 66. AFP
Sergino Dest 8 - Super early run down the right to get behind the PSG defenders and cross, then made an even run. Did so well that the man marking him was taken off at half time. Dest followed after 66. AFP
Clement Lenglet 7 - The second of three first half bookings – and a controversial one which led to a penalty. It seemed so, so harsh for the most innocuous of touches on Icardi. AP
Clement Lenglet 7 - The second of three first half bookings – and a controversial one which led to a penalty. It seemed so, so harsh for the most innocuous of touches on Icardi. AP
Oscar Mingueza 5 - Headed wide as Barça struggled to make their early pressure tell. Yellow for pulling back Mbappe on 24 and had to be careful after fouling him again a minute later. Brought off after 34 as seen as a risk to his team. EPA
Oscar Mingueza 5 - Headed wide as Barça struggled to make their early pressure tell. Yellow for pulling back Mbappe on 24 and had to be careful after fouling him again a minute later. Brought off after 34 as seen as a risk to his team. EPA
Jordi Alba 8 - Always a threat on the left – where most of Barca’s attacks came from. Beautiful ball to Messi after 60 as Koeman’s side pushed to get a second against the clock – and reach the last eight for the 14th consecutive year. Like the ball to his close friend with whom he enjoys such an on-field understanding, it wasn’t to be. AFP
Jordi Alba 8 - Always a threat on the left – where most of Barca’s attacks came from. Beautiful ball to Messi after 60 as Koeman’s side pushed to get a second against the clock – and reach the last eight for the 14th consecutive year. Like the ball to his close friend with whom he enjoys such an on-field understanding, it wasn’t to be. AFP
Pedri 7 - Confident performance for the teen. Worked well with Alba to his left and Busquets to his right. EPA
Pedri 7 - Confident performance for the teen. Worked well with Alba to his left and Busquets to his right. EPA
Frenkie De Jong 7 - Played as a defender in the Catalans’ unfamiliar 3-4-1-2 formation. Booked for complaining about a tackle on Dest. The Dutchman is a big part of his side’s future. AFP
Frenkie De Jong 7 - Played as a defender in the Catalans’ unfamiliar 3-4-1-2 formation. Booked for complaining about a tackle on Dest. The Dutchman is a big part of his side’s future. AFP
Sergio Busquets 8 - Low shot on 41 minutes– one of nine attempts on target in the first half. Dominant figure in the middle of the pitch but had to come off as Pochettino’s subs helped PSG gain some control in the middle. AP
Sergio Busquets 8 - Low shot on 41 minutes– one of nine attempts on target in the first half. Dominant figure in the middle of the pitch but had to come off as Pochettino’s subs helped PSG gain some control in the middle. AP
Ousmane Dembele 7 - Bright start and runs, one which led to a weak shot on target after 10, then shot far over after 12. Then shot again across the keeper after 18. Missed an easier chance after 34. Got into perfect positions all night, but couldn’t finish. AP
Ousmane Dembele 7 - Bright start and runs, one which led to a weak shot on target after 10, then shot far over after 12. Then shot again across the keeper after 18. Missed an easier chance after 34. Got into perfect positions all night, but couldn’t finish. AP
Antoine Griezmann 7 - Bright start like his team, twice set up Dembele and flicked a header goal-bound himself. Won a penalty against his compatriots and ran all night, even working back to his own half to tackle Mbappe. Could have got into more dangerous positions more often, though he shot well over after 84. EPA
Antoine Griezmann 7 - Bright start like his team, twice set up Dembele and flicked a header goal-bound himself. Won a penalty against his compatriots and ran all night, even working back to his own half to tackle Mbappe. Could have got into more dangerous positions more often, though he shot well over after 84. EPA
Lionel Messi 8 - Eighth minute free-kick sailed over and he wasn’t involved in the main Barca attacks, then beat Navas for a beautiful equaliser from outside the area on 37. Saw his 45th minute penalty pushed onto the bar. Best player on the pitch. Was that his final ever European game for the Catalans? AFP
Lionel Messi 8 - Eighth minute free-kick sailed over and he wasn’t involved in the main Barca attacks, then beat Navas for a beautiful equaliser from outside the area on 37. Saw his 45th minute penalty pushed onto the bar. Best player on the pitch. Was that his final ever European game for the Catalans? AFP
SUBS: Junior Firpo 7 - On for Mingueza after 34 before he was sent off. Straight into trying to contain Mbappe with immediate tussles. EPA
SUBS: Junior Firpo 7 - On for Mingueza after 34 before he was sent off. Straight into trying to contain Mbappe with immediate tussles. EPA
Francisco Trincao 7 - On as a substitute for the 25th time this season – this time for Dest after 65. Attacking intent immediate and he had a 73rd minute volley blocked, but Barca couldn’t get the goals they needed. AP
Francisco Trincao 7 - On as a substitute for the 25th time this season – this time for Dest after 65. Attacking intent immediate and he had a 73rd minute volley blocked, but Barca couldn’t get the goals they needed. AP
Martin Braithwaite N/A - On for Dembele on 79. Miralem Pjanic N/A - On for Busquets after 79. Ilaix Moriba N/A On for Pedri after 79.
Martin Braithwaite N/A - On for Dembele on 79. Miralem Pjanic N/A - On for Busquets after 79. Ilaix Moriba N/A On for Pedri after 79.

Football

PSG v Barcelona player ratings: Frustration for Messi and Griezmann as Barca are knocked out of Champions League

Spanish giants fall after Messi's missed penalty

Andy Mitten
Nick Judd
Barcelona and Manchester

March 11, 2021

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Lionel Messi scored one stunning goal but then had a penalty saved as Barcelona were knocked out of the Champions League after a 1-1 draw against Paris Saint-Germain in France saw them beaten 5-2 on aggregate.

Kylian Mbappe netted a hat-trick as PSG stunned Barca 4-1 in the first leg last month, and he extended their advantage in this last-16 tie by netting a first-half penalty to put last season's runners-up ahead on the night.

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But Messi made it 1-1 with a ferocious strike from 30 metres and the Argentine had the chance to put the visitors ahead after Antoine Griezmann was fouled in the area, only for the outstanding Keylor Navas to tip his spot-kick on to the bar.

Barcelona certainly went for it, but there was to be no repeat of their infamous recovery against the same opponents four years ago, when they lost the first leg 4-0 but triumphed 6-1 in the return.

It is the first time they have gone out before the quarter-finals since 2007 and, after Juventus were knocked out on Tuesday, neither Messi nor Cristiano Ronaldo will feature in the last eight for the first time since 2005.

Player ratings from the match can be seen in the picture gallery above. To view the next image, click on the arrows or swipe if on a mobile device.

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Drishyam 2

Directed by: Jeethu Joseph

Starring: Mohanlal, Meena, Ansiba, Murali Gopy

Rating: 4 stars

Key figures in the life of the fort

Sheikh Dhiyab bin Isa (ruled 1761-1793) Built Qasr Al Hosn as a watchtower to guard over the only freshwater well on Abu Dhabi island.

Sheikh Shakhbut bin Dhiyab (ruled 1793-1816) Expanded the tower into a small fort and transferred his ruling place of residence from Liwa Oasis to the fort on the island.

Sheikh Tahnoon bin Shakhbut (ruled 1818-1833) Expanded Qasr Al Hosn further as Abu Dhabi grew from a small village of palm huts to a town of more than 5,000 inhabitants.

Sheikh Khalifa bin Shakhbut (ruled 1833-1845) Repaired and fortified the fort.

Sheikh Saeed bin Tahnoon (ruled 1845-1855) Turned Qasr Al Hosn into a strong two-storied structure.

Sheikh Zayed bin Khalifa (ruled 1855-1909) Expanded Qasr Al Hosn further to reflect the emirate's increasing prominence.

Sheikh Shakhbut bin Sultan (ruled 1928-1966) Renovated and enlarged Qasr Al Hosn, adding a decorative arch and two new villas.

Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan (ruled 1966-2004) Moved the royal residence to Al Manhal palace and kept his diwan at Qasr Al Hosn.

Sources: Jayanti Maitra, www.adach.ae

Brief scores:

Pakistan (1st innings) 181: Babar 71; Olivier 6-37

South Africa (1st innings) 223: Bavuma 53; Amir 4-62

Pakistan (2nd innings) 190: Masood 65, Imam 57; Olivier 5-59

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RESULTS

ATP China Open
G Dimitrov (BUL x3) bt R Bautista Agut (ESP x5)
7-6, 4-6, 6-2
R Nadal (ESP x1) bt J Isner (USA x6)
6-4, 7-6

WTA China Open
S Halep (ROU x2) bt D Kasatkina (RUS)
6-2, 6-1
J Ostapenko (LAT x9) bt S Cirstea (ROU)
6-4, 6-4

ATP Japan Open
D Schwartzman (ARG x8) bt S Johnson (USA)
6-0, 7-5
D Goffin (BEL x4) bt R Gasquet (FRA)
7-5, 6-2
M Cilic (CRO x1) bt R Harrison (USA)
6-2, 6-0

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Teams

Punjabi Legends Owners: Inzamam-ul-Haq and Intizar-ul-Haq; Key player: Misbah-ul-Haq

Pakhtoons Owners: Habib Khan and Tajuddin Khan; Key player: Shahid Afridi

Maratha Arabians Owners: Sohail Khan, Ali Tumbi, Parvez Khan; Key player: Virender Sehwag

Bangla Tigers Owners: Shirajuddin Alam, Yasin Choudhary, Neelesh Bhatnager, Anis and Rizwan Sajan; Key player: TBC

Colombo Lions Owners: Sri Lanka Cricket; Key player: TBC

Kerala Kings Owners: Hussain Adam Ali and Shafi Ul Mulk; Key player: Eoin Morgan

Venue Sharjah Cricket Stadium

Format 10 overs per side, matches last for 90 minutes

Timeline October 25: Around 120 players to be entered into a draft, to be held in Dubai; December 21: Matches start; December 24: Finals

MATCH INFO

South Africa 66 (Tries: De Allende, Nkosi, Reinach (3), Gelant, Steyn, Brits, Willemse; Cons: Jantjies 8) 

Canada 7 (Tries: Heaton; Cons: Nelson)

France

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