Bayern edge Dortmund in thriller to top Bundesliga
Bayern Munich returned to the top of the Bundesliga with an exciting victory over rivals Borussia Dortmund.
Marco Reus put Dortmund ahead late in the first half but David Alaba levelled with a deflected shot after a clever free-kick routine in injury time.
Robert Lewandowski headed in from Lucas Hernandez's cross and set up Leroy Sane, who cut in to put them 3-1 up.
Erling Haaland rounded Manuel Neuer to give Dortmund hope in 'Der Klassiker' but they could not find an equaliser.
Lewandowski thought he had wrapped up the game in injury time with a strike that was deflected in by
Dortmund's English teenager Jude Bellingham but it was ruled out by the video assistant referee for offside.
The Poland forward also had another first-time effort for the European champions disallowed by the VAR.
The former Dortmund striker has scored 13 goals in his last eight league games against his former club.
He is the all-time top Bundesliga goalscorer in 'Der Klassiker' with one for Dortmund and 17 for Bayern.
Bayern - who have won all bar two of their games in all competitions in 2020 - overtake RB Leipzig at the top of the Bundesliga.
This is the first time they have won more than five of their opening seven league fixtures since 2015-16.
Absent teams to forfeit games says CAF
Any national team unable to play in upcoming qualifying matches for the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations due to Covid restrictions will be deemed to have lost the game 2-0, new guidelines say.
Absent teams to forfeit games says CAF
Any national team unable to play in upcoming qualifying matches for the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations due to Covid restrictions will be deemed to have lost the game 2-0, new guidelines say.
The guidelines, put out by the Confederation of African Football (Caf), also say a team will be considered to have lost 2-0 if it is unable to field the minimum number of players required - 11 plus four substitutes.
Normally, squads for these qualifying matches would be much larger, but some national team managers have expressed concern about their ability to get players, especially those based in Europe, to play in Africa amidst fears they could get Covid.
During the last break, Crystal Palace's Jordan Ayew and Liverpool's Naby Keita both contracted the virus while on international duty.
The Gambia coach Tom Saintfiet has complained that Polish side Gornik Zabrze have so far said that Alasana Manneh will not be allowed to join up with the Scorpions.
The guidelines also say that all matches must be played behind closed doors, although national FAs can ask for special permission to have fans in.
Saudi Arabia rejects criticism as debut race in 2021 confirmed
Saudi Arabia has rejected criticism after it was confirmed it would host its first Formula 1 race in 2021.
The Arab kingdom will make its debut on the grand prix calendar next year with a night-time street race in Jeddah as part of a "long-term partnership" announced by the sport.
Saudi Arabia rejects criticism as debut race in 2021 confirmed
Saudi Arabia has rejected criticism after it was confirmed it would host its first Formula 1 race in 2021.
The Arab kingdom will make its debut on the grand prix calendar next year with a night-time street race in Jeddah as part of a "long-term partnership" announced by the sport.
Sports Minister HRH Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Faisal said staging the race "perfectly reflects the transformational journey the country is on". It is understood the deal is for at least 10 years.
Amnesty International has said the event will be used to sports-wash Saudi Arabia's "appalling" human rights record.
"Presuming this race now goes ahead, Formula One should insist all contracts contain stringent labour standards across all supply chains, and that all race events are open to everyone without discrimination," said Felix Jakens, Amnesty International UK's head of campaigns.
He added:
"In the lead-up to the race, we're saying to F1 drivers, owners and teams - they should brief themselves on the dire human rights situation in the country."Prince Abdulaziz insisted staging an F1 race in November in 2021 will result in "positive change".
National sports festival to begin December 3 under strict COVID-19 protocols
The National Council on Sports has recommended Dec. 3 to Dec. 18 for hosting of National Sports Festival tagged “Edo 2020” which was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
In a communique issued at the end of its two-day meeting on Friday in Asaba, the Council, however, stressed that the Games would be held under strict COVID-19 protocols.
According to the communique signed by Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare, and other members of the Council, this year’s games will be held in two phases.
“Competition days Phase 1, comes up from Dec. 6 to Dec. 10; break and arrivals for the second phase comes up on Dec, 11 and Competition days for Phase 2 from Dec. 12 to Dec. 16; closing ceremony for Dec. 17, and closure of Games Village on Dec. 18,” it said
The Technical Session of the meeting had agreed on the new format for the Games in order to strictly keep with the COVID-19 protocols.
“The virtual meeting held earlier this year unanimously agreed to host the Festival this year.
“The Committee of Experts set up during the virtual meeting made specific recommendations regarding the successful organisation of the 20th National Sports Festival.
“It has become imperative to tinker with the modus operandi of the Festival,” the communique read in part.It, however, noted that the recommendations were subject to the guidelines of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 and final approval by President Muhammadu Buhari.
Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare, who is the Chairman of the Council, assured that all COVID-19 protocols would be fully implemented in line with international best practice.
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