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World Cup Qualifiers - CONMEBOL
Paraguay 0-0 Argentina: Messi's men held in qualifier as La Albiceleste extend unbeaten run
Lionel Messi's Argentina were frustrated in a goalless draw away to Paraguay in CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying.
Argentina had their chances against Paraguay in Asuncion, but the Copa America champions could not find the breakthrough on Thursday.
Lionel Scaloni's Argentina, though, remain unbeaten in second position after nine matchdays on the road to Qatar 2022 and undefeated across 23 games across all competitions.
Messi was entering the contest on the back of his record-breaking exploits during the last international break after surpassing Brazil great Pele (77) as the all-time leading scorer for a South American nation with his hat-trick against Bolivia.
The Paris Saint-Germain superstar looked lively away to Paraguay, creating a great opportunity for Argentina to break the deadlock in the 11th minute.
Messi, who had received 437 passes in CONMEBOL qualifying – the most by any player in the campaign – weaved his way past defenders and slid a ball through to Lautaro Martinez, whose goal-bound effort was somehow cleared off the line by a scrambling Omar Alderete ahead of Angel Di Maria.
Argentina were largely in control in the opening half, though Paraguay had some moments in the attacking third.
Another chance went begging for Argentina within five minutes of the second half getting underway, Rodrigo de Paul's ball across the six-yard box somehow evading his team-mates.
Paraguay almost took a surprise lead four minutes later after Miguel Almiron's turn of pace created an opening, but Emiliano Martinez was up to the task to deny the Newcastle United star.
Di Maria picked out Joaquin Correa at the back post on the hour mark, however, some desperate defending blocked the Argentina forward's goal-bound header.
Martinez was kept rather busy in the second half, but the in-form goalkeeper continued to thwart Paraguay, who were searching for their first home World Cup qualifying win against Argentina since 2009.
Antony Silva produced a fabulous sequence to deny Argentina during the closing stages, first dealing with Guido Rodriguez's header before pushing Papu Gomez's long-range effort onto the crossbar seven minutes from the end, while Carlos Gonzalez almost snatched victory for Paraguay in the 88th minute.
What does it mean? Unbeaten run continues
While Argentina were unable to secure maximum points, the South American champions have not tasted defeat since 2019.
Goalkeepers flex muscles
It was a showdown between two goalkeepers at the top of their game. Martinez came up big for Argentina in the second half, while Paraguay counterpart Silva was not to be overshadowed in a strong display.
Paraguay struggling for home form
While Paraguay would have probably taken a point before the match, their home woes continue. Paraguay have only won one of their past eight World Cup qualifiers on home soil, dating back to March 2017.
Argentina are back in action for the visit of Uruguay on Monday, while Paraguay are away to Chile on the same day.
Messi clear to lead Argentina against Paraguay in World Cup qualifier
Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni said superstar captain Lionel Messi is clear to face Paraguay in La Albiceleste's CONMEBOL World Cup qualifier.
Messi missed two matches due to a knee injury before returning for Paris Saint-Germain in their Champions League win over Manchester City and last week's shock Ligue 1 loss at Rennes.
The six-time Ballon d'Or winner is away on international duty with Argentina, who will visit Paraguay on Thursday, and Messi has been given the all-clear to play.
"Messi trained with us yesterday [Tuesday] without any problems and this morning too, so he's fine to play," Scaloni told reporters on Wednesday.
"Which is the most important thing and he's like the rest of the group, wanting to get together and do the best for the national team. Regarding his injury, it is evident that he has played two games before coming here and this is fine."
During the last international break, Messi surpassed Brazil great Pele as the all-time leading goalscorer for a South American nation.
Messi scored a hat-trick for Copa America champions Argentina in their 3-0 qualifying win over Bolivia last month, the 34-year-old taking his tally to 79 international goals.
Argentina – second behind Brazil in the standings – remain unbeaten on the road to Qatar 2022 with five wins from their eight fixtures, while they extended their undefeated streak to 22 matches across all competitions.
"The challenge that we have, or that I have in this case as a coach, is that the team competes in all the games and, that the things that I know that are done well, do it again or strengthen them and that they can be improved and tried in training even if they are few, and try to put a lot of emphasis on that," Scaloni said.
"We believe that in a collective level the national team has a fairly regular performance and I think that at an individual level it is evident that we have players who decide matches, but in a collective level I think that we have improved a lot in that and that one of the things in which the team does is give the feeling that that is always why, because we work as a team and because whoever enters or leaves knows very well what they have to do and I think that is the most important thing.
"Then there are things to improve on like all teams and even more so that we have very few days together. But our feeling is that as a team we are doing well."
Premier League players held out of World Cup qualifiers cleared to play after threat of ban
Central and South American players who were barred from travelling to World Cup qualifiers by their Premier League teams will be available this weekend after their countries backed down from a request to ban them under FIFA rules.
Players from Brazil, Mexico, Chile and Paraguay are cleared to play as their national federations agreed late Friday to waive a measure that would have compelled the players to sit out after their clubs refused to release them for international duty.
Premier League teams last month decided to prevent players from nations on the United Kingdom's COVID-19 "red list" to participate in Qatar 2022 qualifiers, citing the UK's requirement that people who have travelled to those countries quarantine for 10 days upon their return.
There had been some indications earlier Friday that the players might be available, but official word did not come down until shortly before midnight London time.
Brazilians now available to their clubs Saturday include Ederson and Gabriel Jesus of Manchester City, Chelsea's Thiago Silva and Manchester United's Fred.
Among players from other nations involved, Wolves can use Mexico's Raul Jimenez on Saturday, while Newcastle will have Paraguay's Miguel Almiron available, and Watford can play Chile's Francisco Sierralta
Liverpool will be most relieved, with Alisson, Fabinho and Roberto Firmino cleared to face Raphina and Leeds on Sunday.
Earlier Friday, Jurgen Klopp said at a news conference that he hoped a solution could be reached for the benefit of all parties involved.
"It is a really difficult situation and really tricky for all the clubs, and the players especially," Klopp said. "We should not forget at this moment that the players wanted to play these games, the clubs wanted to let the players go but it was not possible."
Peru 3-3 Paraguay (4-3 pens): Trauco settles incredible Copa tie as 2019 runners-up book semi-final spot
Peru became the first side to book their place in the Copa America semi-finals after beating Paraguay on penalties in a dramatic tie that finished 3-3 following normal time and saw both teams receive red cards.
Ricardo Gareca's Peru recovered from a goal down thanks to Gianluca Lapadula's first-half double at Estadio Olimpico Pedro Ludovico, where Gustavo Gomez had given Paraguay an early lead on Friday.
Paraguay lost captain Gomez to a controversial second bookable offence just before half-time yet hit back through Junior Alonso's strike early in the second half.
Yoshimar Yotun appeared to have won the game for 2019 runners-up Peru with a deflected goal 10 minutes from time, but Andre Carrillo was also dismissed and substitute Gabriel Avalos levelled up in the final seconds to send the contest to penalties.
Following the script of the previous 90 minutes, the shoot-out was equally as eventful as four players failed to convert from 12 yards, but the drama was ended when Miguel Trauco tucked away the decisive spot-kick to set up a semi-final with defending champions Brazil or two-time winners Chile.
Peru v Paraguay: La Albirroja aiming to end dismal run against Gareca's men
Paraguay will need to end a torrid run of form against Peru if they are to book a place in the semi-finals of the Copa America.
Eduardo Berizzo's side have failed to win any of their last seven games against Peru, with their last victory coming in a friendly in November 2014.
A 1-0 defeat to Uruguay in their final Group A game meant Paraguay finished third with six points from four games.
They suffered a blow in that clash when influential midfielder Miguel Almiron limped off.
A late decision will be made on the Newcastle United man's fitness ahead of the match at Estadio Olimpico Pedro Ludovico in Goiania, with Oscar Romero and Andres Cubas among the options to come into the starting XI.
Peru, meanwhile, wrapped up their Group B campaign with a slender 1-0 victory over Venezuela.
Although anything but progress to the knockout stages would have been considered disappointing, Ricardo Gareca's team perhaps did better than they expected in beating Colombia to second place in the group.
Peru claimed two wins and a draw from their four games, with their only defeat coming against Brazil, who may well be their semi-final opponents should they progress.
Speaking at a media conference on Thursday, Gareca said: "We are improving day by day, game by game. Now it is the elimination stage so we need to be more attentive during the game.
"The more we can develop what we believe and understand what our strengths are there will be possibilities for us."
Peru – Christian Cueva
If Peru are to secure progression to the last four then the creative burden will likely fall on the shoulders of Cueva. Three key passes, one shot, five tackles and eight possession regains summed up an all-action performance from the 29-year-old against Venezuela last time out.
Paraguay – Junior Alonso
There was little to get excited about in the defeat to Uruguay, but captain Alonso can be pleased with his performance. The Atletico Mineiro defender made more interceptions (four) than any other player on the pitch, while no player made more than his five clearances.
KEY OPTA FACTS
- Peru have only lost one of their last four games against Paraguay in the Copa America (W1 D2), after being defeated in the previous four.
- Paraguay conceded less than one goal per game on average in their last seven Copa America games.
- In fact, Paraguay have not conceded more than two goals in the competition since June 2015 (1-6 v Argentina).
- No other team has scored more left-footed goals in this Copa America than Paraguay. Four of their five goals have come this way.
- Alonso is the player with the most successful passes so far in this Copa America (256).
Uruguay 1-0 Paraguay: Early Cavani strike sets up La Celeste date with Colombia
Edinson Cavani's 21st-minute penalty lifted Uruguay into second spot in Group A and booked a quarter-final date with Colombia after a 1-0 win over Paraguay at the Copa America on Monday.
In the final group game, Manchester United forward Cavani's goal moved Uruguay up from fourth to second position, avoiding a last-16 meeting with hosts and defending champions Brazil.
Paraguay came into the contest hoping to claim their first Copa win against Uruguay since 1947, with an outside chance of topping Group A, but instead slipped to third and will next face Peru.
To make matters worse for La Albirroja, influential Paraguay midfielder Miguel Almiron limped off, placing his quarter-final availability in doubt.
Uruguay needed to avoid defeat to ensure they would not face Group B winners Brazil in the quarters and started with intent as Cavani headed wide in the third minute, while team-mate Giorgian De Arrascaeta grazed the post moments later.
La Celeste won a penalty following a clumsy challenge from Angel Romero as Cavani emphatically hammered the spot-kick past Paraguay goalkeeper Antony Silva.
Uruguay continued to dominate as Nicolas De La Cruz went on a superb run, beating two opponents, before laying off for Cavani, whose dangerous cutback across goal was cleared by Omar Alderete.
Almiron went off injured on the half-hour mark, before Uruguay thought they had a second via Matias Vecino, although it was disallowed with Cavani offside in the build-up.
Paraguay had a goal disallowed early in the second half too, when an offside Oscar Romero nodded home.
Luis Suarez replaced Cavani in the 68th minute and should have made it 2-0 when he broke clear alongside Rodrigo Bentancur but the pair got their wires crossed.
Uruguay v Paraguay: La Albirroja confident ahead of final group-stage game
Paraguay have not defeated Uruguay at the Copa America since 1947, but La Albirroja have momentum entering Monday's final group-stage game in Rio.
While Uruguay have laboured to find their form in the tournament, Paraguay have taken six points from the first three Group A matches.
They defeated Chile 2-0 on Thursday to confirm their place in the quarter-finals, three days after Uruguay needed an own goal by Arturo Vidal to salvage a 1-1 draw with La Roja.
Coupled with a tournament-opening defeat of Bolivia, Paraguay will be feeling confident about their chances to earn a long-awaited victory.
Head coach Eduardo Berizzo said he expects the game to unfold along similar lines as the sides' scoreless draw in World Cup qualifying in Montevideo earlier this month.
"Uruguay is tough, difficult, we faced each other recently in the qualifying rounds, it was very physical and tactical and surely the same awaits us," he said. "We will go out to win as we always do."
La Celeste broke a five-game winless streak with a 2-0 defeat of Bolivia in their previous match, with Edinson Cavani breaking through for his first international goal since Uruguay's most recent victory against Colombia in November.
With qualification for the knockout phase ensured, Uruguay will hope to gain their footing against a side they have dominated for decades.
Uruguay are unbeaten in 15 Copa America games (W9 D6) against Paraguay dating to that long-forgotten La Albirroja triumph 74 years ago.
Uruguay – Luis Suarez
Suarez is responsible for five of Uruguay's 12 shots on target in the tournament, a sign that he may be close to breaking his five-game international scoring drought.
Beyond that stretch, the Atletico striker has not scored in the run of play for his country since a November 2019 friendly draw with Argentina. His four goals in World Cup qualifying last fall each came from the spot.
Paraguay – Miguel Almiron
The Newcastle man had a hand in both goals against Chile, assisting on Braian Samudio's 33rd-minute opener and scoring from the spot in the second half.
- After their last win against Bolivia, Uruguay broke a run of three winless games in Copa America (D2 L1). They also scored two goals after scoring just once in each of the previous four (W1 D2 L1).
- After 11 winless games in Copa America (D6 L5), Paraguay won two of their last three games losing just against Argentina (1-0).
- Paraguay are the team with the higher shooting average in the current Copa America (17). The Albirroja also have the highest tally in a single game in the competition: 34 shots against Bolivia.
Chile 0-2 Paraguay: Almiron inspires as La Albirroja reach Copa quarters
Paraguay booked their spot in the Copa America quarter-finals after comfortably accounting for a lacklustre Chile 2-0 on Thursday.
Goals from Braian Samudio and Miguel Almiron saw Paraguay upstage two-time champions Chile in their penultimate Group A fixture in Brasilia en route to the knockout round.
Samudio's maiden international goal gave Paraguay a 33rd-minute lead at Estadio Nacional de Brasilia, before Almiron converted a penalty 13 minutes into the second half.
Chile were aiming to maintain their unbeaten start under head coach Martin Lasarte having won three and drawn three of the six matches since his appointment, while trying to put some pressure on Group A leaders Argentina.
But Chile struggled from the outset, recording just one tame shot on target throughout against Paraguay, with Eduardo Vargas and Ben Brereton bystanders in a forgettable outing.
Paraguay looked the more likely to score and forward Samudio broke the deadlock just past the half-hour mark – the 25-year-old rising highest to beat two defenders as his thumping header from Almiron's corner beat Claudio Bravo.
Carlos Gonzalez went close to doubling Paraguay's lead four minutes before half-time, however, his header in an unmarked situation went wide of the post in a big let-off for Bravo and Chile.
Paraguay did not have to wait long for their second goal after Chile veteran Gary Medel was penalised for a foul on Gonzalez in the 55th minute, with Newcastle United's Almiron stepping up to score the spot-kick.
Arturo Vidal led passionate appeals for a Chile penalty amid calls for a handball against Paraguay with 14 minutes remaining, but their protests fell on deaf ears, even after a VAR review.
That was the closest Chile came to scoring, with La Roja offering next to nothing in attack on a frustrating evening.
The gloss was taken off Paraguay's victory after substitute Antonio Bareiro left the field crying uncontrollably on a stretcher following what appeared to be a serious knee injury.
Chile v Paraguay: La Roja aiming to maintain unbeaten start under Lasarte
Chile will aim to maintain their unbeaten start under head coach Martin Lasarte and put some pressure on Copa America Group A leaders Argentina when they face Paraguay on Thursday.
La Roja have won three and drawn three of their six matches since experienced coach Lasarte replaced Reinaldo Rueda in February.
That includes 1-1 draws against Argentina and Uruguay, either side of a 1-0 win against Bolivia, to leave them second in their Copa America group with one game to go.
Chile are assured of a place in the knockout stages, but Lasarte is eager to avoid going through in fourth place, which would mean a quarter-final tie with favourites Brazil.
"We do not want to qualify in last place. Avoiding Brazil is key as they are the most powerful side in the tournament," he said.
"The draw against Uruguay, who have a lot of great players, was not bad. I'd have liked a win, but to draw was good."
Paraguay still have work to do if they are to progress out of the group, having followed up a 3-1 win over Bolivia in their first game with a 1-0 loss to Argentina last time out.
Papu Gomez scored the only goal of the game after 10 minutes for Argentina and Paraguay could not find a leveller, despite having more of the ball.
Los Guaranies will now be looking to overcome Chile in order to stay in the hunt for a top-four spot that would see them advance.
Head coach Eduardo Berizzo said: "We played a solid game defensively against Argentina and we have to continue with that.
"The attitude has been very good from the team and the players have given everything. We weren't rewarded for our efforts in the last game but we will try again."
Chile – Claudio Bravo
The Real Betis goalkeeper is the oldest player taking part in the Copa America at 38 years, but he is showing that age is just a number.
He has made the most saves among keepers to have played at least two games with 11 in total across three appearances (3.7 per game on average).
Paraguay – Alejandro Romero Gamarra
Gamarra has only played twice so far in this year's Copa America, yet he has created more chances than any other player in the competition (12) prior to Wednesday's games.
The prolific Al-Taawoun attacker was also on target in his side's victory over Bolivia to make it four goals in eight senior caps for Paraguay.
– Paraguay are unbeaten in their last four games against Chile on neutral soil (W2 D2).
– Chile have not conceded more than one goal in any of their six games under head coach Lasarte.
– Paraguay have the highest possession in this year's Copa America (66.8 per cent) and have created 16.5 chances per game, more than any other side.
Scaloni concerned about squad as Argentina rely on record-equalling Messi
Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni voiced concerns about the physical condition of his players while highlighting the importance of Lionel Messi after La Albiceleste booked their spot in the Copa America quarter-finals.
Papu Gomez was the hero for Argentina, with his 10th-minute goal sealing a 1-0 win over Paraguay on Monday and a spot in the last eight of the showpiece CONMEBOL tournament.
There was no rest for superstar captain Messi, who equalled Javier Mascherano's record for most Argentina appearances with his 147th cap, despite Scaloni's men backing up from Friday's success against Uruguay.
Messi has not missed a minute of Argentina's three Group A games so far, amassing 74 touches against Paraguay while winning 75 per cent of a team-high 16 duels.
The six-time Ballon d'Or winner had the most shots (three) and shots on target (two) among his team-mates as Argentina extended their unbeaten streak to 16 matches, dating back to 2019.
"The reality is that Messi has been playing every game and it is very difficult not to count on him, even though he is tired he continues to make the difference," said Scaloni, who introduced the likes of Angel Di Maria and Sergio Aguero into the starting XI.
"Today we made several changes and despite that we were able to take all three points."
Without a major title since the 1993 Copa America, Argentina snapped a four-game winless drought against Paraguay in Brasilia.
Argentina ended the contest with a total of eight shots (five from outside the box) – their second lowest figure during the Scaloni era, tied with the match against Ecuador in October 2020 and one more than they registered against Paraguay at the 2019 Copa America.
Paraguay controlled possession across the 90 minutes – 56.9 to 43.1 per cent, the first time in the last nine meetings with Argentina they had more ball possession.
"What worries me is the physical condition of the players because we came from playing three days ago and today the conditions were not the best, so we had to rotate players," Scaloni told reporters.
"The first half we played very well and in the second, due to the merit of Paraguay and their good physical condition, as a result of many days off, they had more control of the game. The team showed a good image in the first half, but there are always things to keep improving."
Substance over style for Messi's Argentina as confidence builds at Copa America
"The beauty of all this is the process," Lionel Scaloni said post-game.
Sixteen games unbeaten and through to the Copa America quarter-finals for the 14th consecutive CONMEBOL tournament.
Papu Gomez's delightful 10th-minute effort over onrushing Antony Silva extended Argentina's undefeated streak, while snapping a four-match winless drought against Paraguay on Monday.
Add seven clean sheets during an unbeaten run, dating back to the 2019 Copa America semi-finals, and it sounds wonderful for La Albiceleste in pursuit of a first major title since 1993.
This is not your usual Argentina, despite boasting a record six-time Ballon d'Or winner – Lionel Messi, who equalled Javier Mascherano's appearance record with his 147th cap – hellbent on claiming an elusive international trophy.
Aside from Gomez's delicate finish, there was not much to write home about. After a promising opening half, Argentina faded. A growing theme under head coach Scaloni.
Argentina ended the Group A contest with a total of eight shots (five from outside the box) – their second lowest figure during the Scaloni era, tied with the match against Ecuador in October 2020 and one more than they registered against Paraguay at the 2019 Copa America.
Paraguay controlled possession across the 90 minutes – 56.9 to 43.1 per cent, the first time in the last nine meetings with Argentina they had more ball possession. Fortunately for Scaloni's side, La Albirroja did not manage a shot on target.
At a time when Argentina was reeling following another early and unsuccessful World Cup campaign, ousted in the round of 16 at Russia 2018, Scaloni stepped into a hot seat so few were willing to take on.
The seven-time Argentina international provided stability when superstar captain Messi initially retired. Scaloni oversaw a run to the 2019 Copa America semi-finals – La Albiceleste settled for third.
Fast forward to this year and even amid a lengthy undefeated streak, there are growing questions over Scaloni, the style of football and Argentina's ability to put an end to 28 years of anguish.
While the football might not be so easy on the eye, it's the results that matter at the moment as Argentina build towards dethroning South American rivals Brazil on their own turf.
Argentina 1-0 Paraguay: Gomez strikes as La Albiceleste reach Copa QFs with drought-ending win
Argentina qualified for the Copa America quarter-finals after ending their drought against Paraguay with a 1-0 victory.
Not since the 2015 Copa had Argentina tasted a win over Paraguay – a run of four consecutive matches – but La Albiceleste snapped that winless streak thanks to Papu Gomez on Monday.
Gomez scored the winner in the 10th minute, scooping an effort over onrushing Paraguay goalkeeper Antony Silva, for his second goal from just his sixth international appearance.
As Lionel Messi equalled the record for most Argentina appearances, Lionel Scaloni's men extended their winning streak to 16 games in Brasilia.
Angel Di Maria and Sergio Aguero were named in the starting XI for the first time during this year's Copa, and the veteran Argentina pair were heavily involved early.
Aguero had a great chance to put Argentina ahead in the seventh minute after some woeful defending saw the ball fall to his feet inside the six-yard box, however, the Barcelona recruit's reactive effort went just over the crossbar.
Argentina did break the deadlock three minutes later via Gomez, who beat the offside trap and finished delicately over Silva after Di Maria cut a ball perfectly to the Sevilla star.
Paraguay ended the half with more possession – 55.2 per cent to 44.8 per cent – as Argentina dropped off after scoring the opening goal.
Argentina did find the back of the net for a second time on the stroke of half-time, wheeling away in celebration after Gomez's cross was inadvertently put into his own net by Paraguay defender Junior Alonso but it was ruled offside.
There was a promising spell of sustained pressure from Paraguay, who had not lost to Argentina in six years, to start the second half.
Paraguay continued to dictate proceedings without creating anything meaningful as Argentina booked their spot in the knockout phase in pursuit of a first major title since winning the 1993 Copa America.
What does it mean? Argentina roll on
Argentina are a tough team to beat at the moment. Not since the 2019 Copa America have La Albiceleste tasted defeat – a run of 16 consecutive matches without a loss. They have kept seven clean sheets during that run.
Messi milestone
The six-time Ballon d'Or winner celebrated another milestone on Monday, equalling Javier Mascherano for the most senior Argentina appearances – 147. Messi is already the country's all-time leading scorer (73).
Toothless Paraguay
Paraguay enjoyed more possession and a better passing accuracy, but it did not translate to anything meaningful up front. Eduardo Berizzo's side ended the contest without a shot on target.
Argentina will conclude their Group A campaign against winless Bolivia in Cuiaba on Monday, while Paraguay meet Uruguay on the same day.
Argentina v Paraguay: Ending winless run would take Albiceleste into last eight
Argentina know they will advance to the knockout stage of the Copa America if they end a four-game winless run in their rivalry with Paraguay on Monday.
La Albiceleste have not beaten Paraguay in six years, although three of the four games in the meantime have ended all square.
Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni has been frustrated by the frequency with which his side have been held.
The team are unbeaten in 15 games going back to the 2019 Copa America, but they have won only eight of those matches alongside seven draws – including a home World Cup qualifier against Paraguay.
A sequence of three stalemates in a row was broken last time out, though, when Argentina defeated Uruguay 1-0 to move level with Chile at the top of Group A.
"I think that the previous games Argentina also deserved to win," Scaloni said following the Uruguay match.
"For small reasons, we were left with three draws that we did not deserve."
Paraguay could leapfrog Argentina and move into position for a potentially easier quarter-final draw with a repeat of their World Cup qualifying win, although Lionel Messi was absent on that occasion in 2016 and should be present for this game.
Eduardo Berizzo's men won their Copa America opener 3-1 against basement side Bolivia.
Argentina – Lautaro Martinez
Martinez scored with 13.6 per cent of his shots for Inter in 2020-21, but he has so far yet to hit the target let alone the net from four chances worth a combined 0.8 expected goals at the Copa America. There were a couple of particularly disappointing misses against Chile, as Martinez was substituted when Argentina needed a goal, while he lasted just 52 minutes against Uruguay. He needs to take his chance.
Paraguay – Miguel Almiron
A Premier League regular, Almiron is the biggest name in the Paraguay squad. However, just as his end product has been criticised for Newcastle United, he has too often failed to make the difference at international level. The midfielder has as many red cards for his country as goals (two) and has never netted for the Albirroja in a competitive match. Almiron did assist Paraguay's opener in a draw with Argentina at the 2019 Copa America, however.
– Argentina and Paraguay have met 25 times at the Copa America. Argentina have never lost to Paraguay in the competition (W19 D6).
– Paraguay are unbeaten in four against Argentina in all competitions (W1 D3). The last Argentina win against Monday's opponents was in the 2015 Copa America (6-1).
– The record between both teams in their latest six meetings in all competitions is tied, with one win each and four draws. The past two matches finished as 1-1 draws.
– Paraguay's Kaku leads the 2021 Copa America in terms of chances created. He has created 10 chances, tied with Neymar, but Paraguay have played only one game.
– Argentina are the team with the most fouls won at this Copa America (37).
Paraguay 3-1 Bolivia: La Albirroja rally to victory in Copa America opener
Angel Romero scored twice as Paraguay produced a second-half comeback to claim a 3-1 win over a depleted 10-man Bolivia in their opening game at the Copa America.
La Albirroja were favoured to see off Bolivia, who were without three players – including captain and talisman Marcelo Martins after testing positive for coronavirus.
Bolivia, who have only progressed beyond the Copa America group stage once since finishing runners-up in 1997, took a shock early lead from Erwin Saavedra's 10th-minute penalty on Monday.
Paraguay piled on the pressure for no reward in the first half, before Bolivia were reduced to 10 men on the stroke of half-time following Jaume Cuellar's second booking in Goiania, Goias.
The weight of pressure told in the second half as Alejandro Romero levelled before Paraguay team-mate Angel Romero scored a brace to seal the win.
Paraguay flew out of the blocks as Santiago Arzamendia forced an acrobatic save from Bolivia goalkeeper Ruben Cordano inside the first minute, with Angel Romero flashing wide from the ensuing corner.
But Bolivia took the lead, albeit after a lengthy delay as referee Diego Haro consulted VAR, when Diego Bejarano's goal-bound volley hit Arzamendia's outstretched arm, with Saavedra converting from the spot.
Paraguay thought they had the chance to draw level when Haro pointed to the spot again after Cordano hacked down Gabriel Avalos inside the box, but again, La Albirroja were denied by the VAR after another long delay as Romero was offside in the build-up.
Alejandro Romero inexplicably pushed wide from close range in the 43rd minute, before Bolivia teenager Cuellar saw red for a second bookable offence.
Paraguay kept up the pressure after the break, with Alejandro Romero hitting the woodwork, though he equalised via an excellent 62nd-minute volley from outside the box.
Minutes later Paraguay were ahead, with Cordano unable to hold substitute Carlos Gonzalez's header and Angel Romero swooping to force home the loose ball.
Paraguay keeper Antony Silva had to be alert to a 78th-minute Roberto Fernandez strike, before Angel Romero netted his second, slotting home from Avalos' pass.
Paraguay v Bolivia: La Albirroja out to arrest slump as they dream big at Copa America
It has been a long time since Paraguay last conquered South American football, and they start their 2021 Copa America campaign looking to arrest a slump against Bolivia.
Paraguay are two-time winners of the Copa America, though not since 1979 have La Albirroja hoisted the trophy aloft.
Since then, their best performance has been reaching the 2011 final, which they lost against Uruguay. Paraguay did make it to the 2019 quarter-final, where they were eliminated by eventual champions Brazil on penalties.
There are familiar faces in the squad – captain Gustavo Gomez, Newcastle United's Miguel Almiron and Angel Romero.
Juan Carlos Osorio oversaw Paraguay's run to the last eight two years ago, but former Celta Vigo, Sevilla and Athletic Bilbao boss Eduardo Berizzo is now at the helm as the country dreams big.
But Berizzo finds himself under pressure amid a four-game winless streak following their 2-0 defeat to Brazil in World Cup qualifying prior to the Copa America – the nation's first loss at home to the Selecao since 1985.
"The Copa America will serve to consolidate the concept and the idea," Paraguayan Football Association (APF) vice-president Javier Diaz de Vivar told Radio Monumental 1080 AM following the Brazil loss. "We see a growing Paraguay, we need to be more forceful and perhaps be a little more vertical, but we are doing well, working, we chat every day with Eduardo Berizzo."
Bolivia will be hoping the delayed Copa will help the team – the 1963 champions have not progressed from the group stage since 2015.
An additional advantage could be that most of Bolivia's squad play in the domestic league, which has been suspended due to the COVID-19 situation.
With more time to prepare together, Marcelo Martins and Bolivia – who took part in the 2015 quarter-finals, their first knockout-round appearance since finishing runners-up in 1997 – are looking beyond the group phase.
Paraguay – Julio Enciso
The youngest player at the Copa America, Enciso has already played 24 top-flight matches for Libertad and was briefly the youngest player to score in the Copa Libertadores this century with his goal against Jorge Wilstermann last year when still 16. A good dribbler and not shy to take a shot, Enciso has been used almost everywhere across the front for Libertad and could be an interesting wildcard option for Paraguay.
Bolivia – Marcelo Martins
The heart and soul of a nation? Look no further than Martins. The iconic forward stands alone as Bolivia's record holder for goals (25 in 83 appearances). Of those, 18 have come in CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying, also making Martins Bolivia's top scorer in that competition. Playing his football for Cruzeiro in Brazil, Martins scored three goals in the two qualifiers immediately prior to the Copa America, helping his side to earn four points. Martins scored in the previous meeting between Paraguay and Bolivia – a 2-2 World Cup qualifying draw in November.
- Paraguay are winless in their last 11 games in Copa America (D6 L5), their longest winless run in the competition.
- Bolivia scored in each of their last two games in Copa America: Marcelo Martins and Leonel Justiniano found the net in their defeats against Peru and Venezuela respectively in 2019.
- This is the sixth consecutive Copa America with Paraguay managed by a Argentinian boss, with Gerardo Martino (2007 and 2011), Ramon Díaz (2015 and 2016) and Eduardo Berizzo (2019 and 2021) each taking charge for multiple tournaments.
- Bolivia boss Cesar Farías will manage his second Copa America. In his previous edition, he oversaw an historic fourth-place finish for Venezuela in 2011.
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7 SF Giants second base options to consider for 2022
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The SF Giants won 107 games in 2021, but they lacked at one position over all of the others: second base. Using WAR [Wins Above Replacement] as a barometer, the Giants were top-15 in the league at every position with the exception of second base and designated hitter (duh).
In total, Giants second basemen in 2021 hit 19 home runs (which was 12th in baseball) while driving in 71 runs (13th), and batting .254 (20th). For reference, their offensive WAR came out to be a total of 2.6, which was ahead of Washington -- who won 65 total games -- and behind Pittsburgh, who won only 61 games (it helps to have Kevin Newman anchoring that position). Needless to say, not all wins are created equally, and WAR for a particular position is not the final outcome for team success.
What we can gather from the info above is that offensive production by the second baseman for the Giants in 2021 was average at best. There were six total players who started a game at second base. However, only two of them had more than 100 plate appearances: Donovan Solano and Tommy La Stella.
On defense, Solano and La Stella are both below-average defenders with a combined -0.7 dWAR in 2021 to back up that claim. Wilmer Flores won't get much mention in this piece because he only had 87 plate appearances while at second base, so he might be under consideration for the spot, but we shall see.
Farhan Zaidi has shown while with the Giants he wants to operate like there is a tight budget even if there is not and spend the big bucks only when he feels like it is absolutely necessary. There was reported interest in Marcus Semien before he signed with Texas, so the bread crumbs lead us to believe the Giants are looking to upgrade that spot.

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A $9 billion answer?
Today the Tribune published their lead commentary, A $9 billion question, about the proposed Tampa Bay Express project by the Florida DOT, written by Brian C. Willis. There is much to dissect about Willis' commentary.
First of all, Brian C. Willis, is more than "an attorney in Tampa", which is the only information about himself disclosed in the commentary. Brian Willis has been active in urbanist and transit issues for years in Tampa Bay. He is one of the co-founders and President of local transit activist Connect Tampa Bay. Willis actively supported of Greenlight Pinellas, where he spoke in support of the referendum on numerous occasions, as well as participating in denigrating its opponents. That omission of his personal positions is telling, as he is not some independent minded wise man providing unique insights on transportation issues.
Willis opens with several misleading statements
The Florida Department of Transportation's $9 billion express lane plan needs further scrutiny before proceeding. There are unanswered questions about the toll lanes' design, and DOT has not explained why investing $9 billion in a single transportation project is the best use of limited taxpayer resources. Hillsborough County has a diverse population that lives in neighborhoods ranging from rural to urban. DOT should take time to listen to the community and develop plans that reflect the needs of our entire county.
Of course the plans need further scrutiny. No one has suggested otherwise, and there were in fact two FDOT hosted workshops the week of January 25. There has been no money budgeted for Tampa Bay Express, nor are the lanes designed. The only concept that exists is the general idea for tolled express lanes shared with express bus routes on Tampa Bay interstates and some rough budgetary estimates. If the plans progress, FDOT will schedule further workshops and other avenues for public comment, as is required by their process.
Reconstruction and widening of southbound I-275 at Himes Avenue (bottom of photo) and Dale Mabry Highway (top).
FDOT is primarily responsible for state roads and bridges, and the interstate highways in Florida. Obviously highways connect to county and city roads, but those roads are the responsibility of the local authorities, not the FDOT.
Willis then suggests South Florida got it wrong
In support of the plan, officials with DOT cite similar toll lanes built in South Florida. As someone who had the misfortune of driving in Miami, I question whether South Florida should serve as a model for Hillsborough County.
The Sun Sentinel recently reported that the South Florida lanes met DOT's traffic goals only 59 percent of the time during the afternoon rush hour in November and December. To get traffic moving on the express lanes, DOT is now looking to raise the maximum toll in Miami from $10 to $14 — or higher.
WLRN, a South Florida television station, recently reported that the Miami express lanes have come under fire because they lack space for disabled vehicles to pull over and because drivers attempt to "dive" out of the express lanes, through upright plastic dividers, and into the untolled lanes of traffic.
WLRN's report raises questions about whether FDOT's express lane designs are safe.
As a frequent traveler to South Florida over the years, traffic in South Florida, and Miami in particular, is worse than Tampa Bay. The addition of the Express lanes has improved traffic flow. I regularly drive on I-95 non-express lanes during rush hour. It is never fun, but it has improved in my experience and reduced congestion on the non-express lanes, which at times can flow faster than express lanes. WLRN is correct that the I-95 Express lanes in Miami do have design issues on some segments (I recently listened to some of those reports live on WLRN while in South Florida on I-95). However, the recently opened I-595 Express reversible 3 lanes in Ft. Lauderdale, similar in concept to the Selmon Express Lanes, are safe and convenient.
It's interesting that Willis ignores the success of the Selmon Express Lanes in his own backyard, built with no taxes or highway funds.
Level of service was upgraded from an "F" to an "A" as commuters are now able to travel at full speed, cutting travel time by as much as 60 minutes per day. The elevated lanes project won the prestigious "2007 IBTTA President's Award: Most Innovative Toll Transportation Project in the World," along with 22 awards for engineering excellence and community-friendly design. This modern solution is a prototype for eliminating urban traffic congestion and reducing green house gases.
No on likes paying tolls, much less up to $14 for tolls. Tampa Bay is not Miami, but the demand is clearly there from the Miami drivers. The express lanes may have become a victim of their own success. The drivers clearly see value in their time and are willing to pay to save time. These drivers are voting every day by paying the tolls, which are used to maintain and fund further road improvements.
Willis further on toll roads
Residents have strongly opposed prior toll projects, like the infamous "Green Swath of Death" beltway, which was proposed for the Tampa Bay area several years ago but never materialized. Many of the toll lanes that did get built in Hillsborough have not provided a long-term solution. I grew up in Carrollwood and remember when the Veterans Expressway opened. It initially offered a quick ride into Westshore. The road is now the site of daily traffic jams.
The "Green Swath of Death" (I thought it was black) may have helped ease congestion in the highest growth areas in east and south Hillsborough County. Formally known as the Tampa Bay Beltway project, it was killed in 2007, largely since it didn't fit in with the future transportation vision of light rail and express buses throughout Hillsborough County. Where are we now?
Not having the "Green Swath of Death" certainly has not inhibited development, which of course has resulted in some of the worse congested roads in the county.
Even with the Veterans, the demand soon exceeded the capacity of the road. Drivers see value in paying the toll, even if they are in slow moving traffic for 5 - 10 minutes, it is still better than the alternative surface routes.
Is Willis suggesting that we should not have the Veterans at all, much less the current improvements well underway, and that would improve transportation in Northwest Hillsborough?
Orlando, much of South Florida and many other larger metropolitan areas rely heavily on toll roads which are highly utilized. Drivers will pay for the convenience and speed. They value the toll roads with their own hard earned dollars.
Willis then transitions his commentary to local bus services, bicyclists, pedestrians and complete streets. Express buses will take advantage of any Express lanes, but bicyclists, pedestrians, and complete streets are completely irrelevant to the Express lanes discussion.
If we wanted to try to reduce the number of people killed while walking or riding a bike, we could design safer "complete" streets.
A recent program by FDOT to reduce deaths and injuries on Fletcher Avenue cost $1.6 million per mile. For a fraction of the cost of the express lanes we could build more complete streets and make our neighborhoods safer.
The jury on "complete streets" is still out. See our report on the Fletcher complete streets project for more information. Increasing bicycling is a goal I support, but if bikes are too closely intermingled with traffic, we may further increase bicycling injuries and fatalities.
By the way, complete streets include "narrower lanes" and other traffic calming measures, such as reduced speed limits, as is the case on Fletcher.
Willis stated his concern about congestion and traffic of toll roads, yet he is proposing more solutions such as complete streets that are designed to create more congestion for drivers.
Willis then closes with a reference to Greenlight Pinellas which he actively supported, apparently still in denial of Greenlight's overwhelming defeat by the voters in 2014, 62% - 38%.
The Greenlight Pinellas plan would have added 24 miles of light rail and dramatically improved bus service in Pinellas County. Greenlight Pinellas would have cost $2.2 billion to build and operate for 30 years. For a fraction of the cost of the express lanes we could build and operate a light-rail system with an extensive bus network.
Greenlight projected about 18,000 rides (about 9,000 actual riders) a day for $2.2 billion (really over $3.3 billion if you read the fine print). As a comparison, the active I-275 widening between downtown Tampa and SR-60 has nearly 200,000 vehicles per day and is costing $216.7 million. Which one benefits the most people?
The voters of Pinellas held their "government ... accountable for how taxpayer dollars are spent on transportation", so Willis should be satisfied the voters had their say.
Is Willis's solution to "decades of highway expansion have only led to more gridlock" is more Greenlight?
We have lots of questions about the Tampa Bay Express proposal, and of course our overall transportation strategy. But we need to use more imagination and develop solutions that relieve congestion and improve mobility.
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African Economic Conference: Don't overlook women as part of COVID-19 recovery
In order to recover rapidly from COVID-19, Africa must focus on building sustainable health, education and food industries, with income support for women, attendees at the opening ceremony of this year's African Economic Conference (AEC) heard on Tuesday.
The virtual 2020 AEC, titled Africa beyond COVID-19: Acceleration towards inclusive and sustainable development, has rallied together leaders and experts to examine the pandemic's impact on Africa, its responses, and how the continent can collectively rebuild, focusing on sustainable development.
In a speech to open the flagship event, Ethiopian President Sahle-Work Zewde said African countries should incorporate gender considerations in their responses to the pandemic.
"Getting women in building back better after this COVID-19 will require dedicated and increased fiscal resource allocation to smart investments in health, education, and consequently the contribution to development," she reiterated.
President Zewde said the continent must tap into its unique African values in order to achieve a resilient recovery. "We in Africa have a unique tradition of solidarity…We have a culture of sharing whatever we may have as a community and it is a great value that should not be overlooked in our suggested solutions."
The three-day conference is jointly hosted by the UN Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), United Nations Development Program (UNDP) and the African Development Bank.
In her welcoming speech, Vera Songwe, Executive Secretary of the ECA, said African countries need additional concessional financing and private sector-led investments to ensure their long-term recovery.
"As we strive to catalyze recovery, we must embrace the opportunities offered by the pandemic, including the window of opportunity created by the decline in fossil fuel prices, which have enhanced the economic viability of green investments in renewable energy," Songwe said, adding that private sector investments will help fill Africa's large infrastructure deficits, particularly in the area of energy.
The ECA is also calling for Multilateral Development Banks to be recapitalized and stressing the need for such institutions to adopt a more proactive and countercyclical financing posture, including bringing their equity-to-loan ratios more in line with their commercial counterparts.
The socio-economic impact of COVID-19 on African nations has been extensive. A vast proportion of populations do not have access to social protection and face substantial gender inequalities regarding access to education and health, exacerbated by the pandemic.
In remarks delivered on his behalf, African Development Bank Group President Akinwumi Adesina restated the Bank's commitment to working with other institutions to build a resilient and forward-looking health defence system for Africa.
"With these few examples of the disproportional impacts of the COVID-19 crisis, we as policymakers, researchers, development partners, and champions of policy change are challenged to design solutions that leave no country or community behind," Hanan Morsi, Director of the Macroeconomic Policy, Forecasting and Research Department at the African Development Bank said, reading his speech.
In the wake of COVID-19, the African Development Bank has deployed a mix of financing instruments to support its regional member countries to tackle the pandemic and its impact. Since March 2020, the Bank has approved about $3.4 billion in funding to support member countries under its Crisis Response Facility (CRF), of which about 97% was in the form of Crisis Response Budget Support (CRBS) operations.
These operations are designed to strengthen health systems to facilitate the safe reopening of economies; enhance economic resilience to protect jobs; and strengthen social protection systems to protect vulnerable communities and businesses.
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4 players who have gotten a quadruple double
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These days, there a lot of players that can achieve triple doubles in a game, but a quadruple double is just a bit harder. To make it clear, that means that a player has to be in double figures in four out of five stats categories (points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks). None of the players that are currently in the NBA have managed to do so.
Only Anthony Davis, Russell Westbrook and Draymond Green have come close to achieving a quadruple double. Davis once scores 36 points, 14 rebounds, nine blocks and seven assists, Westbrook averaged a triple double last season, so he should be able to get a quadruple double as well. Last, Green is an all-round player that can contribute to a game even when he doesn't score. Last season he got a triple double with rebounds, assists and steals and he only scored 4 points. Therefore, he should be able to get a quadruple double as well.
At the moment, there are only 4 players in the history of the NBA that managed to get a quadruple double. There could have been more quadruple doubles in NBA history, but the NBA only started keeping track of blocks and steals in the 1973-1974 season.
Nate Thurmond
On October 18th, 1974, he was the first player ever to manage a quadruple double in the NBA. During that game, he managed to score 22 points, 14 rebounds, 13 assists and 12 blocks. The game, that was against the Atlanta Hawks, ended in a 120-105 victory for Thurmond's team.
Alvin Robertson
On February 18, 1986, Robertson became the second player in NBA history to get a quadruple double in a single game, even though he was only in his second year in the NBA. In the game against the Phoenix Suns, he got 20 points, 11 rebounds, 10 assists and 10 steals. Now, he still holds the record for most steals per game, with 2.71 steals per game over the course of his career.
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Olajuwon is just a little better than the other players on this list, as he managed to get a quadruple double twice in his career, within one month. His first outstanding game was on March 3 1990 against the Golden State Warriors when he scored 29 points, 18 rebounds, 10 assists and 11 blocks. The other game was on March 29th 1990 against the Milwaukee Bucks when he scored 18 points, 16 rebounds, 10 assists and 11 blocks. Even now, he is the only player in the NBA that has recorded more than 200 blocks and 200 steals in one season.
On February 17, 1994, Robinson managed to be the latest addition to this exclusive list, when he scored 34 points, 10 rebounds, 10 assists and 10 blocks in a game against the Detroit Pistons.
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Rabbi Zalman Goldstein at the Awards Ceremony. (photo:lubavitch.com)
(lubavitch.com) Chabad-Lubavitch Rabbi Zalman Goldstein's book GOING KOSHER IN 30 DAYS! was named winner among the three finalists in the religion category for the 2008 Benjamin Franklin Awards from IPBA, the Independent Book Publishers Association.
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The award ceremony, at the Wilshire Grand Hotel May 29, drew some 500 industry professionals, book buyers, critics and other publishing leaders. Upon accepting his award, Goldstein noted that every mitzvah achieved brings a positive spiritual global warming.
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Judged by a panel of more than 190 judges from throughout the publishing industry who weighed and evaluated more than 2,500 submissions in over 50 categories, the Benjamin Franklin award recognizes that GOING KOSHER IN 30 DAYS! was the most successful in achieving its purpose and meeting its intended audience's needs.
The award ceremony kicked off the 2008 BEA Expo (Book Expo America) in Los Angeles which features the largest selection of English language titles in the world with buyers at wholesale and retail levels, librarians, book critics.
The award comes at a time when interest in kosher observance is at an all-time high, with more kosher food availability at chain supermarkets than ever before, and more possibilities for eating kosher when eating out. Even beyond the U.S., in Beijing, Buenos Aires and Goa, in countries with small Jewish populations, kosher awareness is growing. Recently, the world's largest barbeque in Uruguay, for example, was launched with a kosher beefsteak.
Rabbi Goldstein has authored other books to help readers gain confidence and skills to participate in Jewish practice. Among them are the popular Shabbat Table Companion and Shabbat Synagogue Companion, which won the prestigious IPG/PMA award for their innovation and design. He specializes in coaching individuals and families in their quest for Jewish growth.
Chabad Rabbi Takes Ben Franklin Award For Book on Going Kosher - Rabbi Goldstein receives the award from Terry Nathan, director of the Independent Book Publishers Association (photo:lubavitch.com)


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Generant
Generant designs, manufactures, and sells tube fittings, pressure regulators, and relief valves. The company makes general products for consumer use, but it also specializes in developing solutions designed to meet consumers' unique needs. It caters to many industries and applications including energy, chemical processing, industrial operations, and medical gases. Its products ultimately give equipment manufacturers, systems designers, and end-users many choices and options when faced with demanding projects.
More than 75 years ago, the New Jersey establishment was developed. Its roots date back to the early 1930s formed by an engineer and businessman named Albert Simon. Initially, Generant's first product line was small. It included lubricators, needle valves, pressure regulators, and filters. However, the company owned a patent for the Air Pressure Regulator, which started producing shortly after. In the 1960s, the company switched ownership and acquired a second company that made machine products. This allowed its production line to expand significantly. Eventually, the company moved its headquarters to Butler, NJ and now a second manufacturing facility runs in PA.
Today, Generant's products are available in several product lines. Cryogenics and regulators are two of its most popular categories. It also produces a line of assorted valves, including relief valves, check valves, gas control valves, and others. The tube fitting line, which is called "Bi-Lok," is another specialized category. These tube fittings are designed to fit many different instruments. If customers aren't sure what to order or how to use products, Generant's online resources, including calculators, catalogs, and user instruction manuals will assist you. With resources and tools available to help, finding a custom solution is easier than ever!
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5 Things That Will Surprise You About Amsterdam
Last updated on 6th November 2015
Amsterdam is one of the most popular city breaks in Europe and for good reason! It's not only famous worldwide for its scenic canals, colourful tulips, and hoard of bikes, the city surpasses its own stereotypes by having many wonders still up its sleeve. Here are 5 things that will surprise you about Amsterdam.
How Safe It Is
Amsterdam has a stigma that is associated with its 'naughtier' side, giving the impression that it wouldn't be a safe place to travel around. This couldn't be further from the truth! Despite being portrayed as unsafe, Amsterdam is actually one of the top 25 safest cities in the world. There is also a big police presence in Amsterdam (known as 'politie') so there will never be a moment where you will feel unsafe, leaving you able to explore the ins and outs of the city with confidence!
The Unique Architecture
Amsterdam is famous for its historic canal houses, however, the city is rarely associated with diverse and stunning architecture. There are a whole host of beautiful buildings that give Amsterdam real character such as the 19th century Rijksmuseum designed by well-known Dutch architect, Pierre Cuypers. You may also come across the NEMO Science Centre which is designed in the shape of a ship and pays homage to Amsterdam's maritime history. No matter where you go in this city, Amsterdam is a hub of architectural treats and will make you want to stop and gaze at every corner.
The Creative and Cool Street Art
Amsterdam has been home to many world-famous artists including Van Gogh and Rembrandt, however it is the lesser known works that flood Amsterdam's city centre that can come as a surprise to visitors. The street art scene in Amsterdam is particularly popular, with artists designing everything from wall sculptures made out of spare bicycle parts to painting garage doors with scenes from famous movies. The freedom that artists have in Amsterdam is a credit to the city which obviously values creative and visual art. Now we're not telling you to go grab a spray can but street art in the Netherlands is not treated as graffiti by law and the murals and artwork that are spreading across the city further add to Amsterdam's individuality and splendour.
The Diversity
With a rich maritime history dating back to the 12th century, people have been travelling to Amsterdam from all over the world to work and play for hundreds of years. However, visitors may be surprised at just how enormous the cultural diversity is. Did you know in 2009, 177 different nationalities were recorded in Amsterdam? That means the city holds the world record for the most culturally diverse city in the world! The Iamsterdam sign represents this multiculturalism and serves as a reminder that Amsterdam belongs to every person that visits or lives there.
How Easy It Is To Get Around
If you think there is only one way to get around Amsterdam, think again! Amsterdam is known for having more bikes than people so many visitors may not expect there to be excellent transport links with such a huge bike culture. There are regular trams, water taxis and buses connecting up the city to make every corner of Amsterdam accessible. Transport runs late into the night as well so you'll never be caught off guard when trying to get back to your accommodation after a long day of sight seeing. In many cases, popular tourist attractions are within walking distance such as the Rijksmuseum, Iamsterdam Sign and Van Gogh Museum, which are all within a five minute walk away from each other.
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Certificate of Zakat Management
Sertifikat Manajemen Zakat
Certificate of Waqf Management
Certified in Islamic Micro Finance
Certified in Islamic Financial Services
Certified in Islamic Business and Financial Technologies (IBFTech)
Digital IBF Lab
SDG Research Initiative
Zakat Insights Survey
K-Depository
External Instructor Program
19th June 2020 - IBF Net Partners with Tashkent State University of Economics to expand Islamic Finance opportunities in Central Asia
IBF Net (L) Ltd has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Tashkent State University of Economics, Uzbekistan. The signing was led by Mohammed Alim, CEO of IBF Net and Prof. Kongiratboy Sharipov, Rector of TSUE.
This partnership will open doors of dialogue, exchange of ideas, and spearhead the rise of Islamic finance in Central Asia. IBF Net will bring in its cutting-edge certifications curated under the guidance of its industry experts through its think tank, the International Institute of Islamic Business and Finance (IIIBF) to open the doors to learning Islamic commercial as well as social finance. In partnership with TSUE, a leading university in Uzbekistan, IBF Net looks forward to the application of several of its Islamic fintech solutions for the halal ecosystem in Central Asia under its Digital-IBF-Lab initiative.
According to Prof Odiljon Komolov, Professor of Finance, TSUE, Uzbekistan looks forward to becoming a major hub of Islamic finance in the region and the partnership between the two institutions can make a major contribution in this regard by expanding the horizons of knowledge through research and capacity building. Prof Xaurulla Kurbanov who heads the Department of Finance at TSUE shares the optimism and will be coordinating all the partnership-related initiatives.
IBF Net has developed a unique Triple-IBF suite of qualifications for humanitarian and development professionals that include accredited certifications in Zakat Management, Waqf Management, Islamic Microfinance and Islamic Business and Financial Technologies. The team looks forward to launching two new exciting certifications that include, "Blockchains for Islamic Development" and "Artificial Intelligence for Islamic Finance" in the near future – says Mohammed Alim, CEO of IBF Net.
IBF Net is a leading education provider that was founded in 1999 as the maiden online community in the field. It was awarded the Global Excellence Award by International Islamic Finance Forum (IIFF) in 2007 for its pioneering initiative in developing the first ever suite of certification programs in Islamic banking, insurance and investments. Currently, it operates as a Labuan International Company with its corporate office in Kuala Lumpur.
Established in 1931, The Tashkent State University of Economics is one of the largest economic universities in Central Asia. Located in Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan, the university is a major attraction for aspiring economists and researchers from the region. It houses one of the largest university libraries in Central Asia and is a strong economic research hub.
3rd June 2020 - Sentiments and Preferences of Zakat Donors and Professionals during COVID-19: IBF Survey 2020
Do zakat givers prefer to identify the beneficiaries by themselves and pay zakat to them? Or do they prefer to depend on intermediaries for fulfilling this important Shariah obligation? Given that some zakat givers use the services of intermediaries in varying degrees, what type of intermediaries are preferred over others? How has the Covid-19 pandemic affected the sentiments of zakat professionals as they strived to optimize their zakat collection during the last ten days of Ramadan this year? These and similar questions that must have crossed the minds of many observers of the zakat scene and stakeholders of the Islamic social finance sector.
From traditional methods to digital platforms, the Islamic social finance sector is witnessing a rapid increase in innovations and ideas to enhance zakat collection and distribution. In an attempt to find answers to these questions and strengthen the process of mainstreaming of the sector, IBF Net, an organization based in Kuala Lumpur launched a pair of surveys in collaboration with the Jakarta-based World Zakat Forum. The surveys were conducted in four international languages covering a large section of the global Muslim societies during the second half of Ramadhan 1441H with an aim to gauge and study zakat donors preferences as well as that of zakat professionals who are handling the zakat funds.
The results of the surveys (can be accessed at: iiibf.com/zakat-survey) throw up some interesting insights. Most zakat professionals expect a modest decline in zakat giving by businesses due to the impact of the pandemic. The impact on individual giving was less than clear-cut. While a large percentage of zakat givers use the services of intermediaries in varying degrees, the incidence of "self-management" is also significant indicating a possible "trust-deficit" among zakat givers towards intermediaries. It also raises the possibility of a gross understatement of reported data on zakat collections that focus on intermediaries alone. Among the intermediaries, zakat givers have a clear preference for Islamic NPOs. Most do not appear to be inclined at present to consider international development institutions and the latter have to strive to bridge the awareness and trust gap. Neither the givers nor the professionals displayed any age or gender related bias. Both groups however, displayed a strong affinity bias that is in conformity with the mandates of the Shariah.
Based on the surveys conducted, IBF Net feels that there is a serious need to collect and collate market intelligence, not just for the zakat sector or the Islamic social finance sector, but for the entire Islamic business and finance (IBF) sector, which are grossly under-researched currently from a marketing point of view. IBF Net has therefore embarked on an enhanced product – IBF Intelligence – that aims to recreate the IBF Network on a Blockchain' to enhance data collection and curation in the industry. This service will help organisations to engage in ethical and authentic data collection conforming to the best of global practices and Islamic traditions. It will further enable existing and aspiring organizations in the halal ecosystem to take "evidence based" decisions based on insights from authentic survey responses. IBF Net is currently looking for technology partners for this program and invites interested individuals or organizations to connect.
28th April 2020 - Malaysian Fintech Company Launches Unique Zakat Management Certification
Zakat is increasingly getting traction as a tool to fight poverty around the world. Major world bodies like UNICEF and UNHCR are taking a deep interest in Zakat as a solution to their problems. While poverty alleviation is among the objectives of the Islam, it is also the most prominent development goal in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) framework.
Managing zakat for alleviation of poverty, however, involves many challenges. A sustained flow of zakat funds demands high degrees of integrity, transparency and professionalism in the management of funds. The need for enhancing professionalism in Zakat management is being felt as never before.
IBF Net is a leading education provider that was awarded the Global Excellence Award by International Islamic Finance Forum (IIFF) in 2007. It is renowned for developing the first ever certification programs in Islamic banking, insurance and investment. IBF Net through its think tank, the International Institute of Islamic Business and Finance (IIIBF), which is led by industry experts has created a state-of-the-art certification to open the doors to learning the art and science of Zakat Management in a very accessible manner.
According to Mohammed Alim, CEO of IBF Net, the organization has brought in the best of the minds in the field to design this online course, which is perhaps the first of its kind in the world. Its International Advisory Board comprises known experts from the academia and the industry. The contents have been thoroughly reviewed and endorsed by the Shariah team of National Zakat Foundation, UK and the program is approved by the Finance Accreditation Agency of Malaysia. The course covers a wide range of topics and equips the student with the knowledge to mobilize, allocate, manage and distribute Zakat funds. The program is being offered in two languages – English and Bahasa Indonesia. A Turkish version of the program is expected to be launched next month.
As per Mohammad Zahid, an alumni of the maiden Zakat Management certification, "This certification is tailor made for anyone venturing into the field of Islamic social finance. It equipped me with the practical knowledge to mobilize, allocate, manage, and distribute Zakat funds which I could immediately implement in my professional life."
For those interested in Fintech and new emerging technologies in the Halal industry, IBF Net is the place to be. Mohammed Imad, Director, Contents and Communications at IBF Net is upbeat about this Zakat program, which is a part of what he calls the Triple-IBF suite of qualifications for the development and humanitarian professionals in OIC member countries. The other programs that form part of the suite include certifications in Waqf Management, Islamic Microfinance and Islamic Business and Financial Technologies. A foundational program in Islamic Financial Services covers the building blocks for the intermediate level programs. "Come Autumn, we should be ready with two ambitious certifications in "Blockchains for Islamic Development" and "Artificial Intelligence for Islamic Finance", he says.
For more details about the course, visit: www.iiibf.com/product/certified-zakat- professional
IBF Net stands for the Islamic Business and Finance Network. IBF Net is the maiden onlinecommunity in the field created in 1999. The network is owned by IBF Net (L) Limited – a Labuan International Company now with its registered office in the Federal Territory of Labuan and corporate office in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It was founded by Dr Mohammed Obaidullah, a known Islamic social finance expert.
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Hulk gets a new contract at Zenit St. Petersburg
By Kyle BonnFeb 16, 2015, 5:27 PM EST
One of the most overrated well-known Brazilian strikers has got himself a new contract in Russia despite often finding himself the target of transfer rumors to one of the top five European leagues.
Zenit St. Petersburg has re-signed 28-year-old striker Hulk to a four year extension, pushing his contract through the summer of 2019. His previous deal was worth a reported $8 million a year and was set to expire in the summer of 2017.
He has eight goals in 16 matches so far this year, including five in the club's first five matches that helped Zenit win its first eight matches of the season, a stretch that has placed them on top of the Russian Premier League table. He has just three goals in his last 11 matches though, and with the Russian league on its customary three-month hiatus, he hasn't scored a goal since November 29.
Hulk made his way from Porto to Zenit in 2012, and is now being coached by his former manager Andre Villas-Boas. He played a large role for Brazil in the 2014 World Cup after Neymar went down, but was entirely underwhelming (thankfully for him, Fred was even worse and took much of the criticism/spotlight away from Hulk's poor play). He's been consistently poor on the big stage, with just 3 goals in 10 Champions League matches this year across qualification matches and group stage play, and has yet to test himself in any of the big five leagues.
It's interesting timing for Zenit to extend its star attacker, with the value of the ruble having plummeted in the last 12 months, causing financial troubles for many clubs across the country. Even the national team is barely able to pay manager Fabio Capello, who has a clause in his contract that dictates he be paid in rubles but at the exchange rate to the pound. With Hulk's previous contract good for two more years, it's surprising the club would be willing to give him a fresh deal at this point.
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Punjab CM writes to Centre on death penalty for drug smugglers
Jul 05, 2018 (1 year ago) | IANS
Chandigarh, July 4 : Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Wednesday urged the Centre to amend laws to provide for death penalty even for first-time drug smugglers and peddlers.
In his letter to Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh, the Chief Minister pointed out that the existing NDPS Act, 1985, provides for death penalty for certain offences, if these are committed for the second time.
"This means that a person can indulge in these nefarious activities and get away at least once, causing substantial damage to the youth and society," Amarinder Singh pointed out, adding that a harsher penalty for even first-time offenders in drug peddling could be a deterrent to those indulging in this illegal activity."
The Chief Minister said that urgent steps be taken to initiate the process to amend the Narcotics, Drugs and Psycotropic Substances Act to provide for more deterrent punishment to such offenders.
"Given the magnitude of the drug menace, which had been denied during the last many years, enforcement steps though yielding results need to be further strengthened. In this direction, it is felt that the existing drug prevention and control laws should be revisited to provide for more deterrent punishment to the offenders," Amarinder Singh said.
The action plan executed by the Congress government in over a year has resulted in the arrest of 18,977 drug peddlers and treatment of more than two lakh addicts in the state, he said.
The Punjab Cabinet on Monday decided to recommend death penalty for drug peddlers and smugglers to the central government to curb the menace in the border state.


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Bankruptcy of legal entities
Tax practice
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Land. Construction. Real estate
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Bankruptcy of an individual
Supreme Court: contractual interest cannot be charged if the bankruptcy case is terminated due to debt repayment
The court added that moratorium interest accrued in the framework of the previous bankruptcy case are not taken into account when determining the signs of insolvency and do not provide the creditor with the right to initiate a new bankruptcy case.
According to the lawyer of Tenzor Consulting Group Venera Plieva for Advokatskaya Gazeta, the definition is noteworthy in that the Economic Board recalled courts on a direct prohibition provided by law, i.e. moratoriums on the accrual of penalties (fines, penalties) and other financial sanctions, as well as interest on the debtor's obligations. Instead, within the meaning of bankruptcy law, the creditor is entitled to special interest, called moratorium. "In judicial and arbitration practice, a common understanding of the moratorium interest accrued in a bankruptcy case has already been formed – the Supreme Court has previously explained the legal nature and meaning of their accrual," she said.
Details of the case and an article of the Advokatskaya Gazeta are available link.
Publications 19 September, 2022
Tenzor Consulting Group lawyers successfully defended the principal in the court of cassation
Publications 27 July, 2022
The Supreme Court recalled the prejudice of decisions of courts of general jurisdiction in arbitration cases on bankruptcy of individuals
Publications 24 May, 2022
The Russian Arbitration Court for the first time introduced bankruptcy proceedings against a foreign company
Publications 25 March, 2022
The Supreme Court did not allow to deprive the lawyer of the fee received from the bankrupt company
Publications 30 December, 2021
The Supreme Court outlined the limits of the bankruptcy manager's liability under art. 14.13 administrative code
Publications 30 November, 2021
Supreme Court: bankruptcy arguments on enforcement of a court decision giving a creditor's claims cannot be ignored
Publications 07 October, 2021
Supreme Court: claims of the creditor cannot be subordinated on the basis of the control over the debtor-individual
Supreme Court: competition proceedings cannot be completed in the presence of an outstanding requirement by the tax body
Publications 10 June, 2021
The Supreme Court left in the competitive weight of SP real estate that the court obliged to return to the former owner
Statistics on the work of Arbitration Courts published: the number of citizens-bankrupts has been significantly increased
Debt arised from criminal punishment may be grounds for bankruptcy
Publications 27 April, 2021
The Supreme Court: subrogation and regress give different legal consequences
Can the spouse of a citizen-bankrupt early pay off the mortgage debt?
The Supreme Court assessed the practice of preventing bankruptcy
Publications 09 February, 2021
The Supreme Court once again pointed out that there is no need to prove that the guarantor has the status of the final beneficiary
Publications 15 January, 2021
An increase in the salary of a lawyer and the payment of bonuses to him on the eve of the bankruptcy of an enterprise may be justified
The Council of the Presidential Administration of Moscow clarified the procedure for the relationship between a lawyer and an arbitration manager of a debtor
The government drew attention to the bankruptcy of insurance companies
Supreme Court: the landlord has the right to early terminate the contract with the bankrupt tenant
Supreme Court: the bankrupt's vat expenses relate to the costs of selling the collateral
The Supreme Court clarified the nuances of the creditor's return of the payment received by the contested transaction to the bankruptcy estate
The Supreme Court clarified the nuances of bringing to subsidiary liability in a corporate conflict
Supreme Court: an indication of the lack of an assessment of evidence by the cassation is not a basis for an appeal against a judicial act
Publications 25 August, 2020
The Supreme Court clarified the procedure for considering disputes in the presence of two conflicting judicial acts
Managing partner of Tenzor Consulting Group Andrey Pushkin on the tax monitoring regime for Vedomosti
The Supreme Court of the due notification of the participants in the trial
Positions of the Supreme Court on Economic Disputes (Comments to review no. 2 for 2020)
In the second reading, amendments on out-of-court bankruptcy of citizens were adopted
The Supreme Court pointed to the possibility of challenging the resale of bankruptcy property as a single transaction
The Supreme Court had to recall that dividend arrears are classified as "non-registry" claims
Non-cash funds in the bankrupt bank account lose their purpose as a means of payment
SC: "majority" creditors are not entitled to make arbitrary decisions by concluding a settlement agreement with the debtor
The SC explained the nuances of satisfying bankruptcy claims of a creditor – pledge holder of a debtor's bills
Good intentions: does Russia need a register of arbitration managers?
Emergency mode – legal basis, restrictions and form of protection of rights in case of emergency
Inheritance of business in Russia, including complicated by insolvency
The state duma adopted additional guarantees to protect the rights of businessmen from unjustified criminal prosecution
Quarantine for obligations
Bankruptcy law reform: amendments and prospects
Lawyer's newspaper: the sale of the debtor's heterogeneous property in one lot at public auction must be justified
Kommersant: special vehicle fell into garland debt
Kommersant: arbitration is connected to the substation
RBC: two bashkir agricultural enterprises face bankruptcy
Lawyer's newspaper: the presidium of the supreme court summarized the practice of subordination of creditors claims
RBC: Sberbank filed two lawsuits against united meat group JSC
Kommersant-Ufa: SAH and Mat. Ufa garbage operator put the large bill for sorting
Fontanka: Sberbank secures the seizure of assets of Intertorg owners
Kommersant: the «procedural revolution» that lawyers have been talking about for so long has been accomplished
Reducing payment for work due to their shortcomings does not violate the rights of a bankrupt contractor
Citizens are offered to declare bankruptcy out of court
Reduced payment for contract work due to late delivery
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