bbc--2020-08-08--Bayern Munich 4-1 Chelsea: Frank Lampard's side lose 7-1 on aggregate

Bayern Munich will meet Barcelona in the Champions League quarter-finals after Robert Lewandowski inspired them to a crushing 7-1 aggregate win over Chelsea .
Having established a commanding 3-0 first leg lead at Stamford Bridge back in February , Bayern quickly made it 5-0 on aggregate when Lewandowski - from the penalty spot - and Ivan Perisic scored inside 25 minutes at the Allianz Arena .
Chelsea pulled a goal back through Tammy Abraham after a rare mistake by keeper Manuel Neuer , but Bayern 's class shone through .
Substitute Corentin Tolisso made it 6-1 on aggregate when he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ before Poland forward Lewandowski , who now has 53 goals in 44 appearances in all competitions this season , headed the fourth to finish the match with two goals and two assists .
Bayern will now face Barca in a mouth-watering one-game knockout format in Lisbon on Friday .
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A long season which started with a 4-0 hammering at Manchester United on 11 August 2019 ended - via a top-four Premier League finish and FA Cup final loss - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that Chelsea are still a work in progress .
Having been blown away by Bayern in 25 second-half minutes in the first leg at Stamford Bridge , it was always going to require something extra special by Lampard 's side to turn it around in Munich .
The Chelsea boss described his side 's challenge as an `` opportunity to do something special '' yet it turned into a damage limitation exercise inside the opening 10 minutes thanks to Lewandowski 's precise finish from the spot .
There was a check by the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was on-side when he was clipped by keeper Willy Caballero , who received a yellow card for the foul .
It went from bad to worse when Mateo Kovacic , sent off in last week 's FA Cup final defeat by Arsenal , carelessly conceded possession , allowing Lewandowski to set up Perisic to guide home and make it 5-0 on aggregate .
There were few positives for a Chelsea side without seven first-team regulars because of injury or suspension .
Callum Hudson-Odoi thought he had pulled a goal back with an excellent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cut short when it was ruled out for offside , before Abraham scored after Neuer palmed the ball into his path at the end of the first half .
The space Tolisso was allowed to score Bayern 's third goal was a reminder that Chelsea 's defence needs work , before Lewandowski added to their pain with a powerful header .
There have been many encouraging signs for Lampard and his young players during a testing first season in charge for the Blues boss , who is set for a busy close season @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2020-21 campaign which starts next month .
Although Brazil midfielder Willian looks set to join Arsenal after seven years at Stamford Bridge , Chelsea will look to kick on following the arrival of Germany forward Timo Werner and Morocco winger Hakim Ziyech .
Having wrapped up another Bundesliga title and German Cup , Bayern are eyeing a domestic and European treble - Hansi Flick 's side now just two wins from the Champions League final on 23 August .
They face a tough test against Barcelona - 4-2 aggregate winners over Napoli - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ form - and with 31-year-old Lewandowski showing why he is one of the finest finishers in the world .
Having scored one and assisted the other two goals in the first leg , he was directly involved in all seven of Bayern goals over the two legs - three goals , four assists .
His two goals against Chelsea took his tally to 53 and he has found the net in 36 out of 44 matches ( 82 % ) .
Lewandowski has also scored in all seven of his Champions League appearances @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 'We want more ' - what they said Chelsea boss Frank Lampard : `` Nights like this in a footballing sense , show me a lot , tell me a lot .
In a football sense I feel like I know where we can improve , so now it 's time to look at that .
`` I saw lots of good things in the team and also some of the bad we have seen this season .
We had individual errors that gave them goals and at this level that will finish @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but the feeling is we have achieved something with the group we have .
Now is the time to think where we can improve . ''
Bayern Munich boss Hansi Flick : `` We will prepare for Barcelona like any other opponent .
We want to show our strengths again , be 100 % focused and bring our qualities into the game .
`` We 're not focusing on Lionel Messi , we need to be aware of every player . ''
• Bayern have qualified for their 18th Champions League quarter-final , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ competition 's history along with Barcelona .
• Chelsea conceded seven goals in a two-legged European tie for the first time in their history .
• Chelsea 's six-goal margin of defeat on aggregate is the second-worst by an English club in the Champions League , behind only Arsenal 's eight-goal aggregate loss also against Bayern Munich in 2016-17 ( 2-10 ) .
• Bayern 's Hansi Flick is only the third manager in Champions League history to win his first five matches in charge , along with Fabio Capello ( AC Milan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Paris St-Germain , 1994-95 ) .
• Bayern have won their first eight Champions League matches this season ( all six group stage games as well as both legs v Chelsea ) .
They are only the second side to ever achieve that in a campaign after Barcelona in 2002-03 , who won their first nine .
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Bayern Munich will meet Barcelona in the Champions League quarter-finals after Robert Lewandowski inspired them to a crushing 7-1 aggregate win over Chelsea.
Having established a commanding 3-0 first leg lead at Stamford Bridge back in February, Bayern quickly made it 5-0 on aggregate when Lewandowski - from the penalty spot - and Ivan Perisic scored inside 25 minutes at the Allianz Arena.
Chelsea pulled a goal back through Tammy Abraham after a rare mistake by keeper Manuel Neuer, but Bayern's class shone through.
Substitute Corentin Tolisso made it 6-1 on aggregate when he volleyed home unmarked inside the six-yard area before Poland forward Lewandowski, who now has 53 goals in 44 appearances in all competitions this season, headed the fourth to finish the match with two goals and two assists.
Bayern will now face Barca in a mouth-watering one-game knockout format in Lisbon on Friday.
Tough German lesson for Chelsea
A long season which started with a 4-0 hammering at Manchester United on 11 August 2019 ended - via a top-four Premier League finish and FA Cup final loss - in heavy defeat and a reminder that Chelsea are still a work in progress.
Having been blown away by Bayern in 25 second-half minutes in the first leg at Stamford Bridge, it was always going to require something extra special from Frank Lampard's side to turn it around in Munich.
The Chelsea boss described his side's challenge as an "opportunity to do something special" yet it turned into a damage limitation exercise inside the opening 10 minutes thanks to Lewandowski's precise finish from the spot.
There was a check by the video assistant referee to see if Lewandowski was on-side when he was clipped by keeper Willy Caballero, who received a yellow card for the foul.
Champions League quarter-finals - Lisbon Date Fixture Kick-off 12 Aug Atalanta v Paris St-Germain 20:00 BST 13 Aug RB Leipzig v Atletico Madrid 20:00 BST 14 Aug Barcelona v Bayern Munich 20:00 BST 15 Aug Manchester City v Lyon 20:00 BST
It went from bad to worse when Mateo Kovacic, sent off in last week's FA Cup final defeat by Arsenal, carelessly conceded possession, allowing Lewandowski to set up Perisic to guide home and make it 5-0 on aggregate.
There were few positives for a Chelsea side without seven first-team regulars because of injury or suspension.
Callum Hudson-Odoi thought he had pulled a goal back with an excellent, curling finish but his celebrations were cut short when it was ruled out for offside, before Abraham scored after Neuer palmed the ball into his path at the end of the first half.
The space Tolisso was allowed to score Bayern's third goal was a reminder that Chelsea's defence needs work, before Lewandowski added to their pain with a powerful header.
Tammy Abraham is the second youngest player to score a Champions League knockout goal for Chelsea (22yrs 341d) after Salomon Kalou in March 2008 (22yrs 213d)
There have been many encouraging signs for Lampard and his young players during a testing first season in charge for the Blues boss, who is set for a busy close season as he readies his squad for the 2020-21 campaign which starts next month.
Although Brazil midfielder Willian looks set to join Arsenal after seven years at Stamford Bridge, Chelsea will look to kick on following the arrival of Germany forward Timo Werner and Morocco winger Hakim Ziyech.
Lewandowski shines as Bayern march on
Having wrapped up another Bundesliga title and German Cup, Bayern are eyeing a domestic and European treble - Hansi Flick's side now just two wins from the Champions League final on 23 August.
They face a tough test against Barcelona - 4-2 aggregate winners over Napoli - but they are a side in fine form - and with 31-year-old Lewandowski showing why he is one of the finest finishers in the world.
Having scored one and assisted the other two goals in the first leg, he was directly involved in all seven of Bayern goals over the two legs - three goals, four assists.
His two goals against Chelsea took his tally to 53 and he has found the net in 36 out of 44 matches (82%).
Lewandowski has also scored in all seven of his Champions League appearances this season (13 goals).
Man of the match - Robert Lewandowski (Bayern Munich)
Robert Lewandowski heads into the Champions League quarter-finals in exceptional form after another masterclass up front
'We want more' - what they said
Chelsea boss Frank Lampard: "Nights like this in a footballing sense, show me a lot, tell me a lot. In a football sense I feel like I know where we can improve, so now it's time to look at that.
"I saw lots of good things in the team and also some of the bad we have seen this season. We had individual errors that gave them goals and at this level that will finish you off.
"We want more but the feeling is we have achieved something with the group we have. Now is the time to think where we can improve."
Bayern Munich boss Hansi Flick: "We will prepare for Barcelona like any other opponent. We want to show our strengths again, be 100% focused and bring our qualities into the game.
"We're not focusing on Lionel Messi, we need to be aware of every player."
Familiar territory - the stats
Bayern have qualified for their 18th Champions League quarter-final, the joint-most of any team in the competition's history along with Barcelona.
Chelsea conceded seven goals in a two-legged European tie for the first time in their history.
Chelsea's six-goal margin of defeat on aggregate is the second-worst by an English club in the Champions League, behind only Arsenal's eight-goal aggregate loss also against Bayern Munich in 2016-17 (2-10).
Bayern's Hansi Flick is only the third manager in Champions League history to win his first five matches in charge, along with Fabio Capello (AC Milan, 1992-93) and Luis Fernandez (Paris St-Germain, 1994-95).
Bayern have won their first eight Champions League matches this season (all six group stage games as well as both legs v Chelsea). They are only the second side to ever achieve that in a campaign after Barcelona in 2002-03, who won their first nine.


bbc--2020-08-08--Woakes and Buttler earn England thrilling win over Pakistan

England snatched a riveting three-wicket victory over Pakistan in the first Test at Emirates Old Trafford thanks to a daring partnership between Chris Woakes and Jos Buttler .
Chasing 277 on a snakepit of a pitch , England looked all but beaten at 117-5 , only for Woakes and Buttler to counter-attack in a partnership of 139 .
Buttler was lbw reverse-sweeping Yasir Shah for 75 with 21 still required and the second new ball due .
The promoted Stuart Broad took England to within four , which Woakes got from an outside edge to end 84 not out .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ night that England would draw on their experience of recent unlikely victories , and this latest success follows the drama of the World Cup final and the Headingley Ashes Test .
Not only were they second favourites for most of this fourth day , but also after conceding a 107-run first-innings lead after errors in the field , poor tactics and a top-order collapse .
They gradually battled back over the final two days , yet it was only when Buttler and Woakes were together that Pakistan 's energy was replaced by trepidation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the first time in six series and can earn their first success over Pakistan in 10 years if they win the second Test in Southampton , which starts on Thursday .
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England were rightly criticised for their performance over the first two days @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that allowed Shan Masood to make 156 , captain Joe Root 's tactics , some feeble batting .
But the way they battled in the second half of their first innings was brave , their bowling in Pakistan 's second innings was tenacious and the match-winning Buttler-Woakes partnership was nerveless .
They made light of a surface that was turning , spitting and rearing to help England to the second highest run-chase ever completed to win a Test on this ground .
Buttler could barely watch as the third umpire took an age @ @ @ @ @ @ @ only led to the bold promotion of Broad .
However , it was fitting that Woakes , so often an unsung hero , hit the winning runs , celebrating with a roar that echoed around the empty stadium .
Buttler famously has an irreverent slogan written on the handle of his bat .
It is an approach that served him well in a situation where he may have been playing for his place after the keeping errors and a lean run with the bat .
What made the sixth-wicket stand all the more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ England had lost 3-20 after Naseem Shah got one to lift at Root , Yasir 's fizzing googly took the glove of Ben Stokes and Ollie Pope had no chance in the face of an unplayable lifter from Shaheen Afridi .
Buttler and Woakes decided that attack was the best form of defence .
Buttler went after leg-spinner Yasir with drives , sweeps and reverse-sweeps .
Woakes slapped the pace bowlers through the covers .
The 50 partnership came in 49 balls .
Pakistan retreated and the pitch went to sleep .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ strokeplay gave way to steady accumulation , tension rising as the scoring slowed .
Buttler freed the shackles by heaving Shadab Khan for six , but was out in the following over .
Broad swiped seven useful runs , then Woakes ' edge to third man sealed victory in the glorious evening sunshine .
Pakistan fall at the last Pakistan had been in control for so long thanks to their determined first-innings batting , relentless bowling and enthusiasm in the field .
The tourists showed togetherness throughout , their reserve players making noise @ @ @ @ @ @ @ overlooks the ground .
They took the initiative at the start of the day , extending their lead by 32 runs in 16 chaotic deliveries that also included the fall of the final two wickets .
But Pakistan immediately seemed intimidated by Buttler .
The field spread , pressure was released and runs were much easier to come by .
Captain Azhar Ali burned his reviews in desperation before Yasir struck late to remove Buttler and Broad .
Pakistan buzzed and chatted to the end , but ultimately lost a match they should @ @ @ @ @ @ @ believe anything is possible' England captain Joe Root : `` [ Where does that win rank ? ]
Up there .
It was a brilliant chase .
I could n't be more proud of the lads .
The way we approached the day was outstanding and that partnership with Woakesy and Jos was magnificent .
I am thrilled to bits to be stood here having won the game .
`` After last summer it is very hard to stop believing .
We know anything is possible .
`` One thing you can never @ @ @ @ @ @ @ character .
I am really proud and pleased that has shone through today . ''
Man of the match Chris Woakes : `` We felt that attacking was the way to go on that surface .
`` The match situation made our minds for us .
It was good idea to take them on and put them under pressure .
`` I was playing second fiddle at one point .
I was devastated Jos got out but it was a great partnership .
`` He is one of the best white-ball players in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ run-chasers - and he showed why today .
He put them under pressure .
I could n't have picked a better partner at the other end . ''
Ex-Pakistan all-rounder Azhar Mahmood : `` It was an extraordinary game of cricket .
I must give credit to England .
`` It was tough when Woakes and Buttler came in .
It was a brilliant effort from the bowlers but the thing that cost Pakistan was the captaincy . ''
This was the number of runs required when England 's fifth wicket fell.England had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in a fourth-innings chase , their fifth wicket fell with 130 or more needed to win .
That was in 1902 at The Oval when , at 48-5 , they required 215 more for victory over Australia .
Number seven Gilbert Jessop scored a pyrotechnic 104 in 77 minutes , before Yorkshire 's George Hirst and Wilfred Rhodes added 15 for the last wicket .
This was the sum of the sixth-wicket partnership between Buttler and Woakes which is the third highest stand for the sixth wicket or lower in a successful fourth-innings @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 238 , Australia v Pakistan , November 1999 ; and de Silva and Ranatunga , 189* , Sri Lanka v Zimbabwe , January 1998 ) .
England 's first-innings deficit was 107 .
This was the third time in the last two summers England have won a Test after conceding a first-innings deficit of more than 100 runs ( 122 v Ireland , Lord 's , July 2019 ; 112 v Australia , Headingley , August 2019 ) .
They had only two such victories in the previous 10 years .
In all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after a 100-run deficit ( out of 282 Tests in which they have trailed by 100 or more ) .
The number of single figure scores Woakes had recorded in his last nine Test innings before this match.In seven of those innings he had been dismissed within 10 balls .
In the last 12 balls he had faced in Tests before this Test , he had scored one run and been dismissed four times .
The last time an England wicketkeeper scored more than 70 in the second innings of a Test ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The Oval ) .
Since the 2016-17 winter , up to the end of this summer 's West Indies series , England 's keepers had managed just five half-centuries in 39 second innings - Buttler had averaged 19 in seven second innings , Bairstow 26 in 27 and Foakes 52 in five .
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First Test, Emirates Old Trafford (day four of five) Pakistan 326 & 169: Yasir 33, Stokes 2-11, Woakes 2-11 England 219 & 277-7: Woakes 84*, Buttler 75 England won by three wickets Scorecard
England snatched a riveting three-wicket victory over Pakistan in the first Test at Emirates Old Trafford thanks to a daring partnership between Chris Woakes and Jos Buttler.
Chasing 277 on a snakepit of a pitch, England looked all but beaten at 117-5, only for Woakes and Buttler to counter-attack in a partnership of 139.
Buttler was lbw reverse-sweeping Yasir Shah for 75 with 21 still required and the second new ball due.
The promoted Stuart Broad took England to within four, which Woakes got from an outside edge to end 84 not out.
It was Woakes who said on Friday night that England would draw on their experience of recent unlikely victories, and this latest success follows the drama of the World Cup final and the Headingley Ashes Test.
Not only were they second favourites for most of this fourth day, but also after conceding a 107-run first-innings lead after errors in the field, poor tactics and a top-order collapse.
They gradually battled back over the final two days, yet it was only when Buttler and Woakes were together that Pakistan's energy was replaced by trepidation.
England win the opening match for the first time in six series and can earn their first success over Pakistan in 10 years if they win the second Test in Southampton, which starts on Thursday.
England pull one out of the fire
This was a classic finish to a gripping Test, one that in another time would have had an empty Emirates Old Trafford bouncing in Saturday revelry.
England were rightly criticised for their performance over the first two days - wicketkeeper Buttler's pair of reprieves that allowed Shan Masood to make 156, captain Joe Root's tactics, some feeble batting.
But the way they battled in the second half of their first innings was brave, their bowling in Pakistan's second innings was tenacious and the match-winning Buttler-Woakes partnership was nerveless.
They made light of a surface that was turning, spitting and rearing to help England to the second highest run-chase ever completed to win a Test on this ground.
Buttler could barely watch as the third umpire took an age to confirm his dismissal, but that only led to the bold promotion of Broad.
However, it was fitting that Woakes, so often an unsung hero, hit the winning runs, celebrating with a roar that echoed around the empty stadium.
Woakes and Buttler take England home
Buttler famously has an irreverent slogan written on the handle of his bat. It is an approach that served him well in a situation where he may have been playing for his place after the keeping errors and a lean run with the bat.
What made the sixth-wicket stand all the more remarkable is what had gone before. England had lost 3-20 after Naseem Shah got one to lift at Root, Yasir's fizzing googly took the glove of Ben Stokes and Ollie Pope had no chance in the face of an unplayable lifter from Shaheen Afridi.
Buttler and Woakes decided that attack was the best form of defence. Buttler went after leg-spinner Yasir with drives, sweeps and reverse-sweeps. Woakes slapped the pace bowlers through the covers.
The 50 partnership came in 49 balls. Pakistan retreated and the pitch went to sleep. The metronomic Mohammad Abbas was ineffective.
The strokeplay gave way to steady accumulation, tension rising as the scoring slowed. Buttler freed the shackles by heaving Shadab Khan for six, but was out in the following over.
Broad swiped seven useful runs, then Woakes' edge to third man sealed victory in the glorious evening sunshine.
Pakistan fall at the last
Pakistan had been in control for so long thanks to their determined first-innings batting, relentless bowling and enthusiasm in the field.
The tourists showed togetherness throughout, their reserve players making noise from the balcony of the hotel that overlooks the ground.
They took the initiative at the start of the day, extending their lead by 32 runs in 16 chaotic deliveries that also included the fall of the final two wickets.
But Pakistan immediately seemed intimidated by Buttler. The field spread, pressure was released and runs were much easier to come by.
Captain Azhar Ali burned his reviews in desperation before Yasir struck late to remove Buttler and Broad.
Pakistan buzzed and chatted to the end, but ultimately lost a match they should have won.
'After last summer we believe anything is possible'
England captain Joe Root: "[Where does that win rank?] Up there. It was a brilliant chase. I couldn't be more proud of the lads. The way we approached the day was outstanding and that partnership with Woakesy and Jos was magnificent. I am thrilled to bits to be stood here having won the game.
"After last summer it is very hard to stop believing. We know anything is possible.
"One thing you can never doubt in our dressing room is the character. I am really proud and pleased that has shone through today."
Man of the match Chris Woakes: "We felt that attacking was the way to go on that surface.
"The match situation made our minds for us. It was good idea to take them on and put them under pressure.
"I was playing second fiddle at one point. I was devastated Jos got out but it was a great partnership.
"He is one of the best white-ball players in the world - one of the best run-chasers - and he showed why today. He put them under pressure. I couldn't have picked a better partner at the other end."
Ex-Pakistan all-rounder Azhar Mahmood: "It was an extraordinary game of cricket. I must give credit to England.
"It was tough when Woakes and Buttler came in. It was a brilliant effort from the bowlers but the thing that cost Pakistan was the captaincy."
Stats round-up
by Andy Zaltzman, BBC Test Match Special statistician
160
This was the number of runs required when England's fifth wicket fell.England had previously won only one Test when, in a fourth-innings chase, their fifth wicket fell with 130 or more needed to win. That was in 1902 at The Oval when, at 48-5, they required 215 more for victory over Australia. Number seven Gilbert Jessop scored a pyrotechnic 104 in 77 minutes, before Yorkshire's George Hirst and Wilfred Rhodes added 15 for the last wicket.
139
This was the sum of the sixth-wicket partnership between Buttler and Woakes which is the third highest stand for the sixth wicket or lower in a successful fourth-innings chase (behind Gilchrist and Langer, 238, Australia v Pakistan, November 1999; and de Silva and Ranatunga, 189*, Sri Lanka v Zimbabwe, January 1998).
107
England's first-innings deficit was 107. This was the third time in the last two summers England have won a Test after conceding a first-innings deficit of more than 100 runs (122 v Ireland, Lord's, July 2019; 112 v Australia, Headingley, August 2019). They had only two such victories in the previous 10 years. In all, this was England's 20th victory after a 100-run deficit (out of 282 Tests in which they have trailed by 100 or more).
8
The number of single figure scores Woakes had recorded in his last nine Test innings before this match.In seven of those innings he had been dismissed within 10 balls. In the last 12 balls he had faced in Tests before this Test, he had scored one run and been dismissed four times.
2016
The last time an England wicketkeeper scored more than 70 in the second innings of a Test (Jonny Bairstow's 81 v Pakistan at The Oval). Since the 2016-17 winter, up to the end of this summer's West Indies series, England's keepers had managed just five half-centuries in 39 second innings - Buttler had averaged 19 in seven second innings, Bairstow 26 in 27 and Foakes 52 in five.


bbc--2020-08-08--Barcelona 3-1 Napoli: Messi and Suarez help Barca win 4-2 on aggregate

Barcelona set up a Champions League quarter-final against Bayern Munich after overcoming Napoli on a night of high VAR drama at the Nou Camp .
Quique Setien 's hosts scored three times through Clement Lenglet , Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez in an incident-packed first half , during which Messi was also denied a second for handball .
With the tie evenly poised at 1-1 after February 's first leg , Messi produced a mazy run and sublime finish to double his side 's lead on the night following Lenglet 's headed opener .
The Argentine had a possible second @ @ @ @ @ @ @ later awarded a penalty by the video referee after being brought down by Kalidou Koulibaly , allowing Luis Suarez to step up to make it 3-0 on the night .
The first-half drama was not over there , as Ivan Rakitic conceded a penalty for a foul on Mertens and Lorenzo Insigne converted for Napoli in the fifth minute of injury time .
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In a significantly quieter second period , Lorenzo Insigne @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a header as the visitors chased a lifeline , while substitute Arkadiusz Milik was on the pitch for less than two minutes when he saw a goal ruled out for offside in the closing stages .
German champions Bayern Munich await Barca in the last eight after beating Chelsea 4-1 on Saturday to complete a 7-1 aggregate victory .
`` This was the first forward step we wanted and now it is to be hoped we play the matches in front of us with the same attitude which we demonstrated here , '' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The team played well and we deserved this .
All the rivals who are left are strong and there are only complicated matches left .
It will be tough for us but for Bayern too .
They 're a great side but so are we . ''
Barcelona boss Setien was adamant in the build-up to Saturday 's game that `` at no point '' had he considered his side 's second leg against Napoli could be his final match in charge .
There could , however , be little doubt that a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , following a disappointing domestic campaign , would have seen his position fall under serious threat .
Ex-Real Betis boss Setien was hired as Ernesto Valverde 's replacement in January to reintroduce the free-flowing , possession-based brand synonymous with the club , but he failed to inspire his players to a third successive league title , or beyond the Copa del Rey quarter-finals .
Manager Gennaro Gattuso said his Napoli side were `` going to have to climb Everest '' to progress against Barcelona at the Nou Camp and they appeared up for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ early wake-up call to the hosts .
It took Lenglet 's opener to settle Barcelona , for whom once again it was Messi who made the difference when it mattered .
Though there was an element of fortune to the run which preceded his fine finish - the Argentine stumbling between challenges - his commitment to the cause drew the error from Koulibaly which allowed Suarez to put the tie beyond Napoli .
Barcelona have not tasted success in Europe 's elite competition since 2015 , but progress into the latter stages is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ victory for Setien extends Barca 's streak of having not failed to qualify for the Champions League quarter-finals since 2007 , but as the competition moves to a one-game knockout format in Portugal , his side will be without the comfort of the Nou Camp where they are now unbeaten in their past 36 Champions League home games .
Undoubtedly , Barcelona - and Messi - will need to be at the top of their game to defeat an in-form Bayern .
Reflecting on defeat , Napoli boss Gattuso said : `` We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ disappeared for half an hour and conceded incredible goals .
I am angry we conceded from a set piece .
`` We did n't have enough consistency , even though we started well and could have scored in the opening minutes .
My players are strong , but to become even better they need to improve in their attitude .
I am disappointed , I believe we could have done better . ''
Barca 's quarter-final run goes on - the stats • Barcelona have qualified for the Champions League quarter-finals for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has ever done so in more than eight successive seasons .
• Barcelona 's 36-game unbeaten home run in the Champions League is the second longest in Champions League and European Cup history , after Bayern Munich 's 43-game run between 1969 and 1991 .
• Napoli have lost all three of the Champions League last 16 matches they have contested , despite scoring at least once in all six games .
• Napoli become the 57th different side Barcelona have beaten in the competition , with only Real Madrid ( 58 ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ passing accuracy of both sides in this game was 91 % , which is the highest in the Champions League since 2003 - when full passing data is available for the competition .
• Clement Lenglet became the 83rd different player to score for Barcelona in the Champions League , excluding own goals .
They have had more unique goalscorers than any other side in the competition 's history .
• Lionel Messi has now scored against 35 different opponents in the Champions League , two more than any other player .
Cristiano @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Messi has been directly involved in 12 goals - scoring nine - in his last six Champions League knockout stage games at the Nou Camp .
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Barcelona continued their run of reaching the quarter-finals of the Champions League every season since 2006-07
Barcelona set up a Champions League quarter-final against Bayern Munich after overcoming Napoli on a night of high VAR drama at the Nou Camp.
Quique Setien's hosts scored three times through Clement Lenglet, Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez in an incident-packed first half, during which Messi was also denied a second for handball.
With the tie evenly poised at 1-1 after February's first leg, Messi produced a mazy run and sublime finish to double his side's lead on the night following Lenglet's headed opener.
The Argentine had a possible second disallowed by VAR for handball but was later awarded a penalty by the video referee after being brought down by Kalidou Koulibaly, allowing Luis Suarez to step up to make it 3-0 on the night.
The first-half drama was not over there, as Ivan Rakitic conceded a penalty for a foul on Mertens and Lorenzo Insigne converted for Napoli in the fifth minute of injury time.
In a significantly quieter second period, Lorenzo Insigne failed to test Marc-Andre ter Stegen with a header as the visitors chased a lifeline, while substitute Arkadiusz Milik was on the pitch for less than two minutes when he saw a goal ruled out for offside in the closing stages.
German champions Bayern Munich await Barca in the last eight after beating Chelsea 4-1 on Saturday to complete a 7-1 aggregate victory.
"This was the first forward step we wanted and now it is to be hoped we play the matches in front of us with the same attitude which we demonstrated here," Barcelona manager Quique Setien said.
"The team played well and we deserved this. All the rivals who are left are strong and there are only complicated matches left. It will be tough for us but for Bayern too. They're a great side but so are we."
Messi stars as Setien secures important victory
Barcelona manager Quique Setien (right) and Napoli counterpart Gennaro Gattuso
Barcelona boss Setien was adamant in the build-up to Saturday's game that "at no point" had he considered his side's second leg against Napoli could be his final match in charge.
There could, however, be little doubt that a Champions League exit at the last-16 stage, following a disappointing domestic campaign, would have seen his position fall under serious threat.
Ex-Real Betis boss Setien was hired as Ernesto Valverde's replacement in January to reintroduce the free-flowing, possession-based brand synonymous with the club, but he failed to inspire his players to a third successive league title, or beyond the Copa del Rey quarter-finals.
Manager Gennaro Gattuso said his Napoli side were "going to have to climb Everest" to progress against Barcelona at the Nou Camp and they appeared up for the challenge, as Mertens delivered an early wake-up call to the hosts.
It took Lenglet's opener to settle Barcelona, for whom once again it was Messi who made the difference when it mattered.
Though there was an element of fortune to the run which preceded his fine finish - the Argentine stumbling between challenges - his commitment to the cause drew the error from Koulibaly which allowed Suarez to put the tie beyond Napoli.
Champions League quarter-finals - Lisbon Date Fixture Kick-off 12 Aug Atalanta v Paris St-Germain 20:00 BST 13 Aug RB Leipzig v Atletico Madrid 20:00 BST 14 Aug Barcelona v Bayern Munich 20:00 BST 15 Aug Manchester City v Lyon 20:00 BST
Barcelona have not tasted success in Europe's elite competition since 2015, but progress into the latter stages is a minimum requirement.
A potentially crucial victory for Setien extends Barca's streak of having not failed to qualify for the Champions League quarter-finals since 2007, but as the competition moves to a one-game knockout format in Portugal, his side will be without the comfort of the Nou Camp where they are now unbeaten in their past 36 Champions League home games.
Undoubtedly, Barcelona - and Messi - will need to be at the top of their game to defeat an in-form Bayern.
Reflecting on defeat, Napoli boss Gattuso said: "We have a lot to regret, we disappeared for half an hour and conceded incredible goals. I am angry we conceded from a set piece.
"We didn't have enough consistency, even though we started well and could have scored in the opening minutes. My players are strong, but to become even better they need to improve in their attitude. I am disappointed, I believe we could have done better."
Man of the match - Lionel Messi (Barcelona)
Lionel Messi delivered once again for Barcelona as the Argentine’s decisive influence in the first half ensured there would be no late nerves for the hosts.
Barca's quarter-final run goes on - the stats
Barcelona have qualified for the Champions League quarter-finals for the 13th consecutive campaign. No other side has ever done so in more than eight successive seasons.
Barcelona's 36-game unbeaten home run in the Champions League is the second longest in Champions League and European Cup history, after Bayern Munich's 43-game run between 1969 and 1991.
Napoli have lost all three of the Champions League last 16 matches they have contested, despite scoring at least once in all six games.
Napoli become the 57th different side Barcelona have beaten in the competition, with only Real Madrid (58) defeating more teams.
The combined passing accuracy of both sides in this game was 91%, which is the highest in the Champions League since 2003 - when full passing data is available for the competition.
Clement Lenglet became the 83rd different player to score for Barcelona in the Champions League, excluding own goals. They have had more unique goalscorers than any other side in the competition's history.
Lionel Messi has now scored against 35 different opponents in the Champions League, two more than any other player. Cristiano Ronaldo is next on 33.
Messi has been directly involved in 12 goals - scoring nine - in his last six Champions League knockout stage games at the Nou Camp.


bbc--2020-08-08--Bottas takes 70th Anniversary pole, as 'super-sub' Hulkenberg is third

Last updated on .From the section Formula 1 Valtteri Bottas beat Mercedes team-mate Lewis Hamilton to pole position at the 70th Anniversary Grand Prix .
It could be an important moment for Bottas , who needs to try to reduce Hamilton 's 30-point championship lead .
Racing Point 's Nico Hulkenberg , standing in for Sergio Perez , beat Red Bull 's Max Verstappen to take third .
Renault 's Daniel Ricciardo was another to put in a strong performance in fifth place , ahead of the second Racing Point of Lance Stroll .
• None Bottas on pole as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Five things to watch out for at Silverstone - Palmer column Bottas saw his World Championship hopes take a hit at the British Grand Prix last weekend - a puncture with two laps to go dropped him out of the points when he had been cruising to second place behind Hamilton , who survived his own last-lap puncture to win .
Bottas needed to bounce back this weekend , and he has put himself in a great position to do so with pole position .
Hamilton was quicker by nearly 0.2secs on their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - when they used the soft tyre - but when they switched to the medium for the final runs , the Briton found less time .
`` It feels good .
We made good steps on the set-up from last weekend , that 's why the qualifying performance was better .
Amazing car to drive .
It 's so quick , '' said Bottas .
`` Of course mentally when you are starting from pole you can only aim to win .
The pace is there .
First job is to get off @ @ @ @ @ @ @ try to win it .
That 's it . ''
Hamilton said : `` Valtteri did a good job and deserved the pole .
For me , it was n't a perfect last lap .
`` I do n't think many people can manage it on a one-stop .
It 's highly unlikely . ''
Hulkenberg 's Formula 1 career looked to be at an end after last season - his legacy largely being known as the best driver never to finish on the podium .
He was replaced at Renault by Esteban @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a paid drive elsewhere on the grid .
The German is only at Silverstone after replacing Perez at the last minute last weekend following the Mexican 's positive Covid-19 test .
He was again recalled late on Friday when Perez was still not clear of the virus .
Last week , a technical problem meant he did not start the British Grand Prix .
But after a strong performance in qualifying , Sunday 's race could be his last chance to spray some champagne in F1 .
Ricciardo was equally impressive , using @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to take fifth , underlining Renault 's improvement in form after some recent upgrades to their car .
His team-mate Ocon did not make it into the top 10 and qualified 11th , but was penalised three places on the grid for impeding George Russell 's Williams .
Ferrari 's Charles Leclerc took eighth , a drop of four places over last weekend , but although that was a disappointment , he fared better than team-mate Sebastian Vettel .
The four-time world champion , who had been a second slower than Leclerc in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this time , but still lagged behind by 0.4secs and could manage only 12th , not making the final qualifying session .
Lando Norris was the lead McLaren in 10th place , while George Russell took 15th after getting in the second session for the fourth time in a row .

Last updated on .From the section Formula 1
Valtteri Bottas beat Mercedes team-mate Lewis Hamilton to pole position at the 70th Anniversary Grand Prix.
The Finn pipped Hamilton by just 0.063 seconds on his final lap at Silverstone to take his first pole since the season opener in Austria last month.
It could be an important moment for Bottas, who needs to try to reduce Hamilton's 30-point championship lead.
Racing Point's Nico Hulkenberg, standing in for Sergio Perez, beat Red Bull's Max Verstappen to take third.
Renault's Daniel Ricciardo was another to put in a strong performance in fifth place, ahead of the second Racing Point of Lance Stroll.
Bottas rises to the occasion
Bottas also qualified on pole position at the season-opener in Austria
Bottas saw his World Championship hopes take a hit at the British Grand Prix last weekend - a puncture with two laps to go dropped him out of the points when he had been cruising to second place behind Hamilton, who survived his own last-lap puncture to win.
Bottas needed to bounce back this weekend, and he has put himself in a great position to do so with pole position.
Hamilton was quicker by nearly 0.2secs on their first runs in the top 10 shootout - when they used the soft tyre - but when they switched to the medium for the final runs, the Briton found less time.
"It feels good. We made good steps on the set-up from last weekend, that's why the qualifying performance was better. Amazing car to drive. It's so quick," said Bottas.
"Of course mentally when you are starting from pole you can only aim to win. The pace is there. First job is to get off the line, and the mentality is try to win it. That's it."
Hamilton said: "Valtteri did a good job and deserved the pole. For me, it wasn't a perfect last lap.
"I don't think many people can manage it on a one-stop. It's highly unlikely."
Fairytale for 'super-sub' Hulkenberg?
Nico Hulkenberg qualified in the top three for the first time since 2016
Hulkenberg's Formula 1 career looked to be at an end after last season - his legacy largely being known as the best driver never to finish on the podium.
He was replaced at Renault by Esteban Ocon for 2020 and failed to get a paid drive elsewhere on the grid.
The German is only at Silverstone after replacing Perez at the last minute last weekend following the Mexican's positive Covid-19 test. He was again recalled late on Friday when Perez was still not clear of the virus.
Last week, a technical problem meant he did not start the British Grand Prix. But after a strong performance in qualifying, Sunday's race could be his last chance to spray some champagne in F1.
Renault improve, Ferrari don't
Ricciardo was equally impressive, using the medium tyre throughout the final session to take fifth, underlining Renault's improvement in form after some recent upgrades to their car.
His team-mate Ocon did not make it into the top 10 and qualified 11th, but was penalised three places on the grid for impeding George Russell's Williams.
Ferrari's Charles Leclerc took eighth, a drop of four places over last weekend, but although that was a disappointment, he fared better than team-mate Sebastian Vettel.
The four-time world champion, who had been a second slower than Leclerc in qualifying a week ago, was closer this time, but still lagged behind by 0.4secs and could manage only 12th, not making the final qualifying session.
Lando Norris was the lead McLaren in 10th place, while George Russell took 15th after getting in the second session for the fourth time in a row.


bbc--2020-08-08--US Open 2020: Serena Williams still planning to play event and French Open

Serena Williams says she is still planning to play this month 's US Open and the French Open in September .
The rescheduled French Open starts on 27 September at Roland-Garros in Paris .
`` I see myself doing it all if it happens , '' said 23-time Grand Slam champion Williams .
Williams is set to play in the WTA Top Seed Open in Lexington , Kentucky next week as preparation for the US Open , which she has won six times .
Barty and Svitolina pulled out of the US Open because of concerns over travelling to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ while Bertens , from the Netherlands , withdrew because of Dutch government regulations that require people returning from the US to quarantine for two weeks .
World number two Simona Halep is also not expected to play in the tournament , which will be held behind closed doors , while defending champion Rafael Nadal and Nick Kyrgios have withdrawn from the men 's event .
Williams , 38 , said she had become `` a little bit of a recluse '' during the pandemic .
`` I do n't have full lung capacity @ @ @ @ @ @ @ happen to me - I 'm sure I would be OK but I do n't want to find out , '' she added .
`` I have like 50 masks that I travel with , I 'm super , super careful with what I 've been doing , and everyone in the Serena bubble is really protected .
`` Because at the end of the day it 's cool to play tennis , but this is my life and this is my health , so I 've been a little neurotic to an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have to be right now . ''

Serena Williams has lost the last two US Open finals against Naomi Osaka and Bianca Andreescu
Serena Williams says she is still planning to play this month's US Open and the French Open in September.
World number one Ashleigh Barty and fellow top 10 players Elina Svitolina and Kiki Bertens have all withdrawn from the US Open, which is set to begin on 31 August in New York.
The rescheduled French Open starts on 27 September at Roland-Garros in Paris.
"I see myself doing it all if it happens," said 23-time Grand Slam champion Williams.
Williams is set to play in the WTA Top Seed Open in Lexington, Kentucky next week as preparation for the US Open, which she has won six times.
Barty and Svitolina pulled out of the US Open because of concerns over travelling to the United States during the coronavirus pandemic, while Bertens, from the Netherlands, withdrew because of Dutch government regulations that require people returning from the US to quarantine for two weeks.
World number two Simona Halep is also not expected to play in the tournament, which will be held behind closed doors, while defending champion Rafael Nadal and Nick Kyrgios have withdrawn from the men's event.
Williams, 38, said she had become "a little bit of a recluse" during the pandemic.
"I don't have full lung capacity so I'm not sure what would happen to me - I'm sure I would be OK but I don't want to find out," she added.
"I have like 50 masks that I travel with, I'm super, super careful with what I've been doing, and everyone in the Serena bubble is really protected.
"Because at the end of the day it's cool to play tennis, but this is my life and this is my health, so I've been a little neurotic to an extent but that's just what I have to be right now."


bbc--2020-08-08--Arsenal to sell Lacazette to Atletico Madrid - Sunday's gossip

Arsenal will sell France striker Alexandre Lacazette , 29 , to Atletico Madrid for £30m as soon as Gabon striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang , 31 , agrees a new deal .
( Star Sunday ) Brighton have rejected a £22m bid from newly-promoted Leeds for 22-year-old English centre-back Ben White , who spent last season on loan at Elland Road .
( Sky Sports ) Liverpool are also interested in White , but Chelsea are prepared to outbid the Premier League champions and sell Germany centre-back Antonio Rudiger , 27 , to raise funds .
( Star Sunday ) English defender @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the brink of leaving Tottenham for £12m after agreeing personal terms with Southampton , where he spent the second half of last season on loan .
( Sunday Mirror ) Arsenal are stepping up their search for a new goalkeeper to cover Emiliano Martinez as they seek clarification on how long usual first choice Bernd Leno will be out with a knee injury .
( Sun on Sunday ) Leicester and Liverpool are interested in Olympiakos and Greece left-back Kostas Tsimikas , 24 , who could be available for £12m .
( Mail @ @ @ @ @ @ @ England winger Jadon Sancho , 20 , a new deal and a significant pay rise if Manchester United do not meet their £100m valuation by 10 August .
( Bild - in German ) Newcastle have identified Bournemouth and England striker Callum Wilson , 28 , as their main transfer target .
( Mail on Sunday ) Bayer Leverkusen sporting director Rudi Voller has warned Chelsea his club will not accept anything under their £90m asking price for Germany midfielder Kai Havertz , 21 .
( La Gazzetta dello Sport - in Italian @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out on English forward Eberechi Eze .
QPR want £20m for the 22-year-old but the Eagles only value him at £10m .
( Sun on Sunday ) Barcelona and Brazil midfielder Philippe Coutinho , 28 , who is currently on loan at Bayern Munich , will not make any decision on his future until this year 's Champions League is over .
( Sport ) Arsenal want to spend £100m on Real Madrid midfielder Dani Ceballos , 24 , Atletico Madrid midfielder Thomas Partey , 27 , and Lille defender Gabriel , 22 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ players in order to do so .
( Sun on Sunday ) Newly-promoted West Brom have held talks with Brighton over a deal for Republic of Ireland defender Shane Duffy , 28 .
( Mail on Sunday ) The Liverpool board has told boss Jurgen Klopp to sell players such as Guinea midfielder Naby Keita , 25 , to fund a move for Bayern Munich and Spain midfielder Thiago , 29 .
( Kicker - in German ) Atletico Madrid are considering a move for Arsenal and Uruguay midfielder Lucas Torreira , 24 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) Benfica are hoping to sign Uruguay striker Edinson Cavani .
The 33-year-old is a free agent after his contract at Paris St-Germain ended .
( Benfica TV , via L'Equipe - in French )

Last updated on .From the section Gossip
Arsenal will sell France striker Alexandre Lacazette, 29, to Atletico Madrid for £30m as soon as Gabon striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, 31, agrees a new deal. (Star Sunday) external-link
Brighton have rejected a £22m bid from newly promoted Leeds for 22-year-old English centre-back Ben White, who spent last season on loan at Elland Road. (Sky Sports) external-link
Liverpool are also interested in White, but Chelsea are prepared to outbid the Premier League champions and sell Germany centre-back Antonio Rudiger, 27, to raise funds. (Star Sunday) external-link
Chelsea are also looking at Manchester City defender John Stones and hope to sign the 26-year-old England international for £20m. (Sunday Mirror) external-link
Arsenal have joined the race to sign Marseille midfielder Morgan Sanson, with Tottenham and West Ham also interested in the 25-year-old Frenchman. (Le10 Sport, via Sunday Express) external-link
English defender Kyle Walker-Peters, 23, is on the brink of leaving Tottenham for £12m after agreeing personal terms with Southampton, where he spent the second half of last season on loan. (Sunday Mirror) external-link
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Arsenal are stepping up their search for a new goalkeeper to cover Emiliano Martinez as they seek clarification on how long usual first choice Bernd Leno will be out with a knee injury. (Sun on Sunday) external-link
Leicester and Liverpool are interested in Olympiakos and Greece left-back Kostas Tsimikas, 24, who could be available for £12m. (Mail on Sunday) external-link
Borussia Dortmund will offer England winger Jadon Sancho, 20, a new deal and a significant pay rise if Manchester United do not meet their £100m valuation by 10 August. (Bild - in German) external-link
Newcastle have identified Bournemouth and England striker Callum Wilson, 28, as their main transfer target. (Mail on Sunday) external-link
Bayer Leverkusen sporting director Rudi Voller has warned Chelsea his club will not accept anything under their £90m asking price for Germany midfielder Kai Havertz, 21. (La Gazzetta dello Sport - in Italian) external-link
Crystal Palace are set to miss out on English forward Eberechi Eze. QPR want £20m for the 22-year-old but the Eagles only value him at £10m. (Sun on Sunday) external-link
Barcelona and Brazil midfielder Philippe Coutinho, 28, who is currently on loan at Bayern Munich, will not make any decision on his future until this year's Champions League is over. (Sport) external-link
Arsenal want to spend £100m on Real Madrid midfielder Dani Ceballos, 24, Atletico Madrid midfielder Thomas Partey, 27, and Lille defender Gabriel, 22, this summer but need to sell players in order to do so. (Sun on Sunday) external-link
Newly promoted West Brom have held talks with Brighton over a deal for Republic of Ireland defender Shane Duffy, 28. (Mail on Sunday) external-link
The Liverpool board has told boss Jurgen Klopp to sell players such as Guinea midfielder Naby Keita, 25, to fund a move for Bayern Munich and Spain midfielder Thiago Alcantara, 29. (Kicker - in German) external-link
Atletico Madrid are considering a move for Arsenal and Uruguay midfielder Lucas Torreira, 24. (Mundo Deportivo - in Spanish) external-link
Benfica are hoping to sign Uruguay striker Edinson Cavani. The 33-year-old is a free agent after his contract at Paris St-Germain ended. (Benfica TV, via L'Equipe - in French) external-link


bbc--2020-08-04--Letter from Africa: How African generosity dried a teacher's tears

In our series of letters from African journalists , Kenyan Joseph Warungu looks at the acts of generosity helping ordinary people through desperately trying times .
When Covid-19 hit Africa , the effects were devastating - but some people have been crushed more than others , by the illness but also by the measures to deal with it .
Private-school teachers , who make up a significant amount of the education workforce , have been particularly hard hit by school closures as they have no safety net and in most cases no firm return date either .
Many have turned @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the meantime .
The strain has become unbearable , moving many to tears - among them Akindele Oluwasheun Oladipupo in Nigeria 's capital , Abuja .
He and other teachers were full of hope in July when the Nigerian government said it would allow schools to reopen for exams .
But when that decision was reversed , the pain was too much .
Akindele , who is married with three children under eight years , told me in a telephone interview that he just sat in shock digesting the news , before @ @ @ @ @ @ @ My wife said to me , 'Do n't cry , it 's ok , we 'll manage , somehow . '
But I was thinking of the many teachers who have nothing to feed their families .
In many cases , both wife and husband are teachers .
That 's the entire family income gone - indefinitely . ''
Unable to bear his own and other teachers ' burdens , he turned to his mobile phone and poured out his sorrow .
A friend saw the video recording and urged him to post @ @ @ @ @ @ @ earning him the nickname of `` the crying teacher '' .
Akindele says he filmed it in the hope of encouraging people to help other private-school teachers in need .
Nigerian journalist Lara Wise launched a Facebook campaign to find Akindele and urged him to post a second clip with his account details .
Donations poured in from around the world .
Overwhelmed by the generosity , Akindele decided to re-direct the more than 1.2m naira ( $ 3,100 ; £2,400 ) to dozens of needy teachers .
`` I said to myself @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and has opened a way for the money to come in , if I should sit on that money , it means I 'm sitting on the destiny of my children .
`` That 's how we started looking for teachers who were struggling .
We reached out to more than 200 teachers and gave them enough foodstuff including rice , spaghetti .
We also put some money in envelopes and gave it them . ''
It is only when Akindele started to distribute relief packages that he realised the scale of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Nigeria sought help from him .
`` It was really difficult seeing elderly teachers who had given many years of service to the profession pleading for food . ''
Facebook was full of comments lauding the crying teacher while also castigating the government for ignoring the plight of private-school teachers .
One Nigerian said : `` Shame on the politicians who eat this country dry .
If a man who receives grace from God can do all this , all those men in agbadas ( flowing robes ) and those women hiding @ @ @ @ @ @ @ should bury their faces in shame . ''
`` God bless Akindele immensely , '' wrote another .
`` May God remember and help many who are ashamed to cry out publicly ... who are dying in silence . ''
Apart from the selfless acts of frontline workers , especially health professionals who are saving lives during the pandemic , many people across the continent are coping through the generosity of ordinary Africans .
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`` Africans are great people .
That 's what I 've seen in these past three weeks , '' he says .
`` People I 've never met in my life - they do n't know me , they do n't know where I come from , they do n't know if I 'm a scammer or fraudster - but they have been sending money to my account .
I 'm very grateful to them all .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ also been praised for his spirit of giving during the pandemic .
Brought up in a poor family that could hardly afford one meal a day , he knows how hunger and poverty feels .
When he started out in life working odd jobs he kept falling behind on rent .
He told me of the incident that unexpectedly sparked ubuntu in him .
`` Early one morning my landlord waited for me to use the bathroom , which was outside the house , and quickly locked me out of his house because @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with no clothes and no money , I swore to himself I would never let anyone else suffer such humiliation . ''
Today Michael is a landlord renting to nearly 30 tenants .
When their incomes shrank he gave them a payment holiday on their rent , which they have not had to pay since May .
`` It 's tough for my business but I ca n't bear the sight of homelessness .
I 've told my tenants that for now they should just focus on finding food for their families .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , when the lockdown was announced , Elizabeth Yawson 's thoughts turned to the vulnerable living on the streets .
When the radio journalist launched an online campaign to help homeless people , the response was enthusiastic .
`` People responded generously and we were able to feed about 100 people for one week .
`` I later got the support of two restaurants and we reached out to 30 health workers at a hospital in Kasoa , in the central region of Ghana , giving them free lunch for a whole week @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Elizabeth have shown is that although the cock belongs to one household , when it crows it is heard in the whole village .
News of their deeds and others like them have stirred many souls across the continent .
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"My wife said to me, 'Don't cry, it's ok, we'll manage, somehow.' But I was thinking of the many teachers who have nothing to feed their families. In many cases, both wife and husband are teachers. That's the entire family income gone - indefinitely."


bbc--2020-08-09--Coronavirus: Brazil passes 100,000 deaths as outbreak shows no sign of easing

Brazil has recorded more 100,000 deaths linked to Covid-19 , the world 's second-highest figure , as the outbreak in the country shows no sign of easing .
The virus killed 50,000 people in three months , but that number doubled in just 50 days .
There have been more than three million confirmed cases so far .
The pandemic is yet to peak but shops and restaurants have already reopened .
President Jair Bolsonaro has downplayed the impact of the virus and opposed measures that could hit the economy .
The far-right leader , who caught the disease himself @ @ @ @ @ @ @ state governors to curb Covid-19 , and has frequently joined crowds of supporters , at times without a face mask .
Experts have complained of a lack of a co-ordinated plan by the Bolsonaro government as local authorities now focus on restarting the economy , which is likely to boost the spread of the virus .
The federal government 's response is being led by an army general who has no experience in public health .
Two earlier health ministers , both physicians , left the job after disagreeing with the president over @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hydroxychloroquine as a treatment , though studies say it is not effective .
President Bolsonaro - who has called Covid-19 a `` little flu '' and has been criticised at home and abroad for his response to the outbreak - said he recovered from his own infection thanks to the anti-malarial drug .
Brazil has had 100,477 virus-related deaths and 3,012,412 cases , according to the health ministry , though the numbers are believed to be much higher because of insufficient testing .
Only the United States has higher figures .
`` We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this is a tragedy like a world war .
But Brazil is under collective anaesthesia , '' Dr José Davi Urbaez , a senior member of the Infectious Diseases Society , told Reuters news agency .
`` The government 's message today is : 'Catch your coronavirus and if it 's serious , there is intensive care . '
That sums up our policy today . ''
There are fears the disease is spreading faster in deprived neighbourhoods and remote areas , such as indigenous communities , where access to adequate health care @ @ @ @ @ @ @ victims on Saturday , the non-governmental group Rio de Paz placed crosses on the sand on Rio de Janeiro 's famed Copacabana beach and released 1,000 red balloons into the sky .
Senate Speaker Davi Alcolumbre announced four days of mourning in Congress but President Bolsonaro has not yet commented .
Earlier this week he said he was sorry for all the deaths but suggested `` we should carry on with [ our ] lives '' .
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Brazil accounts for nearly half of all coronavirus-related deaths recorded in Latin America and the Caribbean , where more than five million cases have been confirmed , according to Johns Hopkins University , which is tracking the disease globally .
Some of the other hard-hit countries include Mexico - which has the world 's third-highest number of deaths with 52,000 and nearly 476,000 cases - Peru , Colombia and Chile .
Experts say a combination of overcrowded cities , poverty and ill-equipped health @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the region .

Passion for the beautiful game is not to be knocked - especially when there is little else to cheer people at the moment - but the fact that Jair Bolsonaro marked the win by offering his congratulations, yet stayed silent on the grim numbers, says a lot about how the president continues to view the pandemic.


bbc--2020-08-09--Coronavirus: Trump signs relief order after talks at Congress collapse

US President Donald Trump has taken executive action to provide economic aid to millions of Americans hit by the pandemic , saying he was forced to do so after talks at Congress broke down .
The directives include measures to support the unemployed , suspend payroll tax and extend student loans .
Some of them are likely to face legal challenges given that Congress controls federal spending , not the president .
Democratic rival Joe Biden said they were `` a series of half-baked measures '' .
It is not known whether the move will mean the end of talks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for a stimulus package .
Negotiations broke down on Friday after two weeks .
• Why US is expecting an 'avalanche ' of evictions • The millions of Americans 'hanging by a thread' Mr Trump said the measures would provide up to $ 400 ( £306 ) per week in supplemental unemployment benefits to tens of millions of jobless Americans .
This is less than the $ 600 people had been receiving until 31 July , when the benefit expired .
The president also said states would cover 25 % of the new @ @ @ @ @ @ @ funded by the federal government .
He is seeking to divert money from a previously approved disaster aid to states .
Mr Trump said it would be up to the states , which already face huge budget shortfalls due to the pandemic , to determine how much to be used from that fund to pay for the benefit .
This means that the extra payment may end up amounting only to $ 300 a week .
`` This is the money they need , this is the money they want , this gives @ @ @ @ @ @ @ work , '' President Trump said of the lower payments during a news conference on Saturday from his golf club in Bedminster , New Jersey .
The measures also included a suspension of the collection of payroll taxes - which pay for Social Security and other federal programmes - through to the end of this year , a suspension of federal student loan payments , and efforts to minimise evictions but not a moratorium .
The Democratic-controlled House of Representatives had approved a $ 3.5 trillion package which was rejected by the Republican-held @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the most powerful elected Democrat , said they lowered the figure in talks to $ 2tn but Republicans had proposed a $ 1tn plan .
Mrs Pelosi and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer dismissed the president 's actions as `` meagre '' , saying they were `` unworkable , weak and narrow policy announcements '' in the face of the economic and health crises .
Mr Biden , President Trump 's rival in the November election , accused him of putting Social Security `` at grave risk '' by delaying the collection of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` another cynical ploy designed to deflect responsibility '' .
But Republican Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said he supported the president `` exploring his options to get unemployment benefits and other relief to the people who need them the most . ''
The US unemployment rate continued to fall in July , but it was a much lower decrease than in May and June , denting hopes of an economic revival .
The country 's death toll from the coronavirus pandemic has surpassed 160,000 .
The US has far more Covid-19 cases @ @ @ @ @ @ @ nearly five million - and its rate of infection has risen steadily throughout the summer .
Congress has already allocated some $ 3tn for pandemic relief so far .
Some Republicans in Congress do not wish to spend any more , and nearly half of Republican senators say they would oppose any new relief bill at all .

Mr Trump said it would be up to the states, which already face huge budget shortfalls due to the pandemic, to determine how much to be used from that fund to pay for the benefit. This means that the extra payment may end up amounting only to $300 a week.


bbc--2020-08-09--Beirut explosion: World leaders to hold aid summit

International leaders are holding talks on Sunday to raise aid for Beirut , five days after the massive explosion which devastated the Lebanese capital .
The virtual conference - set up by France and the UN - was due to begin at 12:00 GMT ( 14:00 in Beirut ) .
US President Donald Trump said he planned to join the call .
Officials estimate the blast at the warehouse , which stored more than 2,000 tonnes of ammonium nitrate , caused up to $ 15 billion ( £11.5bn ) in damage .
The explosion left at least 158 people dead @ @ @ @ @ @ @ • 'We do n't have dreams any more' • The inferno and the mystery ship • Why Lebanon is in crisis On Saturday several thousand people took to the streets in anger , with police firing tear gas at stone-throwing protesters and some demonstrators storming government ministries .
In a televised address , Lebanese PM Hassan Diab said he would ask for early elections as a way out of the crisis .
The issue will be discussed in cabinet on Monday .
Lebanon was already mired in a deep economic crisis and struggling @ @ @ @ @ @ @ explosion tore through Beirut .
An anti-government protest movement erupted last October , fuelled by the financial situation and a collapsing currency .
Information Minister Manal Abdel Samad became the first official to resign in the wake of the blast .
Announcing her decision to quit , she cited the failure of the government to carry out reforms and the `` Beirut catastrophe '' as her reasons for leaving .
French President Emmanuel Macron visited Beirut on Thursday , and announced he wanted to co-ordinate international aid for the country .
A statement @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's conference `` will aim to mobilize Lebanon 's main international partners and to organize and co-ordinate emergency support from the international community '' .
Representatives from European Union member states , China , Russia , Egypt , Jordan and the UK will all take part , with many others invited to attend .
In a statement , the UK said it would pledge an additional £20m in `` urgent humanitarian support '' at Sunday 's talks , on top of a £5m aid package announced earlier this week .
`` This support @ @ @ @ @ @ @ through the existing economic uncertainty and additional suffering caused by the explosion by going directly to those families most at risk to cover essential survival needs , including access to food and medicine , '' it said .
In a series of tweets , President Trump said he had discussed the `` catastrophic event '' in Beirut with Mr Macron and would himself join the call .
`` Everyone wants to help ! ''
he wrote .
A number of countries have already pledged millions of dollars worth of aid and sent ships @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Beirut .
But UN agencies have called for more help and warned about the massive challenge ahead .
Many homes are without water or electricity , there are growing worries about food shortages , and cases of Covid-19 are spiking in the country - an additional challenge for hospitals which are already overwhelmed .
`` The needs are immediate and they are huge , '' Unicef spokeswoman Marixie Mercado told reporters in Geneva on Friday .
What happened at the protests ?
The aid conference comes amid ongoing fury about the government 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 5,000 and 10,000 people gathered for demonstrations on Saturday , to show that rage and also to remember those victims of the explosion .
• What is ammonium nitrate and how dangerous is it ?
• What we know about the blast As the protests got under way , mock gallows were erected in Martyrs ' Square to indicate the demonstrators ' view of the country 's political leaders .
Skirmishes began early on , with police responding to rocks and sticks thrown by protesters with rubber bullets and tear gas .
Police @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ammunition had been fired in central Beirut , though it is not clear by whom .
One officer died after falling into a lift-shaft in a hotel , reportedly after being chased there by protesters .
The local Red Cross said it treated 117 injured people at the scene .
Another 55 were taken to hospital .
Dozens of protesters stormed government ministries and the headquarters of the country 's banking association .
The raids started after a group of people chanting anti-government slogans and burning a portrait of President Michel Aoun entered @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ministries to be occupied .
Reports suggest security forces have since retaken the buildings from the demonstrators .
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"Assistance should be timely, sufficient and consistent with the needs of the Lebanese people," it said, adding that help must be "directly delivered to the Lebanese population, with utmost efficiency and transparency".


bbc--2020-08-08--Beirut explosion: Video of church altar's survival brings hope

St Dimitrios Greek Orthodox Church in Achrafieh is less than a kilometre away from where the Beirut explosion took place @ @ @ @ @ to the church to check for damage , finding the nave completely ruined .
But @ @ @ @ @ protected by the `` iconostasis '' ( wall of icons ) , was almost unscathed @ @ @ @ @ that had remained lit throughout the blast .

St Dimitrios Greek Orthodox Church in Achrafieh is less than a kilometre away from where the Beirut explosion took place.
Father Youil Nassif rushed to the church to check for damage, finding the nave completely ruined. But the sacred altar space, protected by the "iconostasis" (wall of icons), was almost unscathed - including an oil lamp that had remained lit throughout the blast.
Producer: Sophia Smith Galer


bbc--2020-08-08--Gandhi's glasses left in Bristol auctioneer's letterbox

A pair of Mahatma Gandhi 's glasses are to go on sale after spending a weekend sticking halfway out of an auction house 's letterbox .
Staff at East Bristol Auctions found the glasses in a plain envelope on a Monday morning .
Auctioneer Andrew Stowe said the eyewear , expected to fetch more than £15,000 , was the most important find in the company 's history .
He said the owner `` nearly had a heart attack '' when he was told their value .
`` Someone popped them into our letterbox on a Friday night and they stayed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , '' said Mr Stowe .
`` One of my staff handed them to me and said there was a note saying they were Gandhi 's glasses .
`` I thought 'That 's an interesting one ' and carried on with my day . ''
But when he investigated , Mr Stowe said he almost `` fell off his chair '' to discover the gold-plated , circular rimmed glasses had been worn by the Indian civil rights leader .
`` I phoned the guy back and I think he nearly had a heart @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mr Stowe said the owner told him the glasses had been handed down from generation to generation in the owner 's family , after a relative met Gandhi on a visit to South Africa in the 1920s .
`` We looked into the dates and it all matches up , even the date Gandhi started wearing glasses , '' he said .
`` They are probably one of the first pairs of glasses he wore as they are quite a weak prescription .
`` He was known for giving his possessions away .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ a lot of interest in the glasses , especially from India , but that it was fortunate they reached him intact .
`` They were just in a plain white envelope , '' he said .
`` They could quite easily have been stolen or fallen out or just ended up in the bin .
`` This is probably the most important find we have ever had as a company . ''
The glasses will go under the hammer as part of an online-only auction on 21 August .

Mr Stowe said the owner told him the glasses had been handed down from generation to generation in the owner's family, after a relative met Gandhi on a visit to South Africa in the 1920s.


bbc--2020-08-09--Vijayawada: Fire at Covid facility in India kills at least 10

At least 10 patients have died after a fire at a temporary Covid hospital in Vijayawada , south-east India .
The fire broke out at Swarna Palace , a hotel being used to house patients , on Sunday morning .
It was brought under control in half an hour and all surviving patients have been moved to another hospital in the city , officials said .
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he was `` anguished '' by the blaze , the second fire at a Covid centre in days .
More than 20 people were injured .
They have been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ city .
The cause of the fire is not yet known .
An investigation has been launched .
• How India got to two million Covid-19 cases Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Twitter that his thoughts were with those affected .
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has already announced that the victims ' relatives will receive compensation of five million rupees ( £51,000 ) .
The fire comes after eight patients died at a Covid hospital in Ahmedabad on Thursday after a fire broke out inside its critical care @ @ @ @ @ @ @ told BBC Gujarati that the blaze had spread after a staff member 's PPE kit caught fire due to a short circuit .
India has the third-highest number of Covid cases in the world , with more than 2.1 million infections recorded .
More than 43,000 have died , according to data from Johns Hopkins University .
On Sunday , the country recorded 64,000 cases , a new single-day record .

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bbc--2020-08-09--Afghan assembly approves Taliban prisoner release

An Afghan grand assembly of elders has approved the release of 400 Taliban prisoners accused of `` major '' crimes .
The Loya Jirga said the decision was made to remove a barrier to peace talks between militants and the government .
The Taliban had been demanding the release of the prisoners , whose crimes include attacks on Afghans and foreigners .
It comes as the US announced its troop level in the country would drop below 5,000 by November .
The Taliban were removed from power by a US-led invasion in 2001 .
The group gradually regained its strength @ @ @ @ @ @ @ point since that time .
Earlier this year , the US and the Taliban agreed on a peace deal to end the 19-year-long conflict in Afghanistan .
The deal was meant to pave the way for talks between the Afghan government and the Taliban , which had previously only agreed to talk to the US .
• The Afghan war : The short and long story • How much has the Afghanistan war cost the US ?
Negotiators for the US and the Taliban had agreed that 5,000 Taliban prisoners would be released @ @ @ @ @ @ @ government .
Thousands were freed - however , 400 remain in prison .
About 150 of them are on death row , according to AFP .
The Loya Jirga said in a resolution that the decision to free the 400 was made in order to `` remove an obstacle , allow the start of the peace process and an end of bloodshed . ''
The decree will now be signed by President Ashraf Ghani .
The prisoner release has been controversial among some civilians and human rights groups .
Western diplomats told Reuters @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and the Taliban would begin in Doha this week .
A UN report in February 2019 claimed that more than 32,000 civilians have died during the 19-year war .
That same year , President Ghani said more than 45,000 members of the security services had been killed since 2014 .
On Saturday , US Defence Secretary Mark Draper said troop levels in Afghanistan would drop to below 5,000 by November .
In an interview with Fox News , he said the Pentagon needed to inform Congress on the plan .
He added that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ US was `` not threatened by terrorists coming out of Afghanistan '' .
President Trump last week said he wanted to reduce troop numbers to 4,000 - 5,000 before the November presidential election .

Earlier this year, the US and the Taliban agreed on a peace deal to end the 19-year-long conflict in Afghanistan. The deal was meant to pave the way for talks between the Afghan government and the Taliban, which had previously only agreed to talk to the US.


bbc--2020-08-09--Chad prison deaths: Report disputed claim of mass poisoning

A group of 44 prisoners all died in one night in a prison in Chad because they were all kept in the same cell in 46C heat , an investigation has concluded .
Prosecutors had suggested that the group were suspected Boko Haram militants and had taken poison to kill themselves .
But the National Human Rights Commission said they were civilians .
Their report described a dangerously overcrowded cell , scorching heat , thirst and hunger .
Chad 's Justice Minister Djimet Arabi told AFP he had taken note of the Commission 's report and that an inquiry had @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the deaths .
The 44 prisoners were found dead in their cell on the outskirts of the capital N'Djamena on the morning of 15 April .
Prosecutors said at the time that the men were part of a group of 58 suspects captured during a major army operation against the Islamist militants Boko Haram around Lake Chad .
The public prosecutor said 40 of the prisoners were buried and four were taken to a pathologist who found traces of poison .
Mr Arabi had also suggested that it could have been a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had been ill-treated .
'Prisoners ' pleas for help ignored' The independent commission 's report tells a very different story .
Firstly , it disputes they were militants , instead saying they were farmers and villagers who were arbitrarily arrested .
It also points out that the army operation against Boko Haram - which ran between 23 March and 8 April - was already over when the suspects were picked up .
It then described the overcrowded , scorching conditions in the cell , where survivors say the only food they were given @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to go around the group .
The 14 survivors told the commission that , in the heat , some started falling to the ground , while others called out to the guards for help but were ignored .
`` The jailers did not deign to give assistance to anyone in danger in these conditions despite cries of distress and prayers recited all night , '' the report said , according to AFP .
BBC Africa editor Will Ross says the arbitrary arrests have provoked anger in the local population which will make the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ military offensive against Boko Haram militants was launched after 98 Chadian soldiers were killed on 23 March at their base on the banks of Lake Chad .
The army said they killed more than 1,000 militants in its eight-day operation to flush out militants from hideouts on the islands in the lake .
On Saturday Chad 's President Idriss Deby insisted that there are now no Boko Haram fighters left in Chad .
But he went on to say that he is expecting a long fight against the jihadists because of anticipated cross-border @ @ @ @ @ @

It then described the overcrowded, scorching conditions in the cell, where survivors say the only food they were given were a few dates, not enough to go around the group.


bbc--2020-08-09--Former world No 1 Johnson leads going into US PGA Championship final round

Last updated on .From the section Golf Former world number one Dustin Johnson charged into the lead on a thrilling third day at the 2020 US PGA Championship in San Francisco .
Scottie Scheffler also shot a 65 at TPC Harding Park to trail by one with Cameron Champ , who hit a 67 .
Englishmen Justin Rose and Tommy Fleetwood are also still in the mix , a shot further back on six under par after both posting 70s .
The pair were two shots behind the overnight leader , China 's Li Haotong , whose three-over 73 saw @ @ @ @ @ @ @ week .
Fleetwood was also set to lose ground but claimed two birdies in the final three holes to salvage a level-par round and keep himself firmly in contention heading into the final day .
Earlier in the day , Tiger Woods ' search for a fifth US PGA Championship came to an end after he recorded his second straight two-over-par 72 to sit at two over and in a tie for 59th .
The 102nd US PGA was put back from May because of the coronavirus pandemic and is being played with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ third round - as it happened Heading into the weekend , there was genuine belief the US PGA could be won by an Englishman for just the second time - and the first since Jim Barnes way back in 1919 .
Fleetwood and Rose were two off the lead overnight but made a slow start , with Fleetwood dropping a shot on the third and Rose having three bogeys in the first five holes .
And although Rose recovered with three birdies across the turn , Fleetwood 's putts just would not drop @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 10th .
But just as a congested leaderboard looked to be getting away from the world number 13 , Fleetwood 's perseverance paid off with a strong finish to get back to six under with Rose , who also went round in 70 .
Casey though , a shot further back overnight , ended his front nine with two birdies to put himself in the chasing pack .
As the battle for the lead intensified , Casey almost sank a birdie on the 17th , but he did enough to creep above his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ set to boost the UK 's challenge as the 2012 and 2014 champion got to two-under for the day but a run of four bogeys on his last six holes saw him slump to a 71 .
• None Iain Carter - Why a Briton could win the US PGA With the English contingent lurking , and a host of Americans ready to pounce on their own patch , it promised to be an entertaining chase of Li .
And the year 's first major delivered on day three with 10 players within @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he started his round .
Champ went out in 33 so a bogey on the fifth for Li saw him join the American on seven under .
He recovered with a birdie on the seventh , at which point there were two shots covering the top 19 players .
Then Scheffler hit three straight birdies to take the outright lead heading to the 18th tee and become the first man to hit nine under for the week , only to finish with a bogey .
Li responded with a birdie on the 12th @ @ @ @ @ @ @ later Champ joined him after a birdie on the 14th , before Johnson took charge .
A strong start was set back by a double bogey on the ninth but the world number five shrugged it off , coming home in 31 with the most birdies he has made in a single round at a major .
Li dropped four shots in four holes to fall down the board past the likes of day-one leader Jason Day , Collin Morikawa - who shot a 65 - and Bryson DeChambeau , whose 96ft putt @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a four-under 66 .
Johnson aiming for major number two - what they said Dustin Johnson : `` I 've been in contention a lot and I 've got it done a lot of times .
Tomorrow , it 's no different .
I 'm going to have to play good golf if I want to win .
`` It 's simple .
I 've got to hit a lot of fairways and a lot of greens .
If I can do that I 'm going to have a good chance coming down @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Just take what the golf course gives me and just keep on going because it does n't really matter what other guys are doing .
All I can control is myself . ''
Paul Casey : `` I 've been on tour for a long time and I obviously would desperately love to add a major to the CV and I 've had my chances , but I feel incredibly relaxed .
`` I have nothing to prove , there 's a great leaderboard that I 'm part of with major champions @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the young guys , and we 've still got an awful lot of golf to play . ''

Former world number one Dustin Johnson has won one major - the 2016 US Open
US PGA Championship, third round -9 D Johnson (US); -8 C Champ (US), S Scheffler (US); -7 P Casey (Eng), B Koepka (US), C Morikawa (US); -6 T Fleetwood (Eng), J Rose (Eng), J Day (Aus), D Berger, B DeChambeau, T Finau (all US) Selected others: -5 Li Haotong (Chn); -3 I Poulter (Eng); -1 J Thomas (US), S Lowry (Ire); Level R McIlroy (NI); +2 T Woods (US); +4 R MacIntyre (Sco)
Former world number one Dustin Johnson charged into the lead on a thrilling third day at the 2020 US PGA Championship in San Francisco.
The lead changed hands several times during the penultimate round, with the American hitting eight birdies in a five-under 65 to move to nine under.
Scottie Scheffler also shot a 65 at TPC Harding Park to trail by one with Cameron Champ, who hit a 67.
Paul Casey is two shots back, alongside defending champion Brooks Koepka.
Englishmen Justin Rose and Tommy Fleetwood are also still in the mix, a shot further back on six under par after both posting 70s.
The pair were two shots behind the overnight leader, China's Li Haotong, whose three-over 73 saw him drop to five under for the week.
Fleetwood was also set to lose ground but claimed two birdies in the final three holes to salvage a level-par round and keep himself firmly in contention heading into the final day.
Earlier in the day, Tiger Woods' search for a fifth US PGA Championship came to an end after he recorded his second straight two-over-par 72 to sit at two over and in a tie for 59th.
The 102nd US PGA was put back from May because of the coronavirus pandemic and is being played with no spectators.
Mixed day for British contingent
Paul Casey's best finish in a major is a tie for third at the Open in 2010
Heading into the weekend, there was genuine belief the US PGA could be won by an Englishman for just the second time - and the first since Jim Barnes way back in 1919.
Fleetwood and Rose were two off the lead overnight but made a slow start, with Fleetwood dropping a shot on the third and Rose having three bogeys in the first five holes.
And although Rose recovered with three birdies across the turn, Fleetwood's putts just would not drop and he had another bogey on the 10th.
But just as a congested leaderboard looked to be getting away from the world number 13, Fleetwood's perseverance paid off with a strong finish to get back to six under with Rose, who also went round in 70.
Casey though, a shot further back overnight, ended his front nine with two birdies to put himself in the chasing pack.
As the battle for the lead intensified, Casey almost sank a birdie on the 17th, but he did enough to creep above his compatriots.
Earlier, Rory McIlroy looked set to boost the UK's challenge as the 2012 and 2014 champion got to two-under for the day but a run of four bogeys on his last six holes saw him slump to a 71.
Li falls away after thrilling pursuit
Champ's best finish at a major to date was tied-32nd at the 2017 US Open
With the English contingent lurking, and a host of Americans ready to pounce on their own patch, it promised to be an entertaining chase of Li.
And the year's first major delivered on day three with 10 players within two shots of the overnight leader as he started his round.
Champ went out in 33 so a bogey on the fifth for Li saw him join the American on seven under.
He recovered with a birdie on the seventh, at which point there were two shots covering the top 19 players.
Then Scheffler hit three straight birdies to take the outright lead heading to the 18th tee and become the first man to hit nine under for the week, only to finish with a bogey.
Li responded with a birdie on the 12th to regain the lead, but moments later Champ joined him after a birdie on the 14th, before Johnson took charge.
A strong start was set back by a double bogey on the ninth but the world number five shrugged it off, coming home in 31 with the most birdies he has made in a single round at a major.
Li dropped four shots in four holes to fall down the board past the likes of day-one leader Jason Day, Collin Morikawa - who shot a 65 - and Bryson DeChambeau, whose 96ft putt saw him finish with a birdie and a four-under 66.
Johnson aiming for major number two - what they said
Dustin Johnson: "I've been in contention a lot and I've got it done a lot of times. Tomorrow, it's no different. I'm going to have to play good golf if I want to win.
"It's simple. I've got to hit a lot of fairways and a lot of greens. If I can do that I'm going to have a good chance coming down the stretch on the back nine.
"Just take what the golf course gives me and just keep on going because it doesn't really matter what other guys are doing. All I can control is myself."
Paul Casey: "I've been on tour for a long time and I obviously would desperately love to add a major to the CV and I've had my chances, but I feel incredibly relaxed.
"I have nothing to prove, there's a great leaderboard that I'm part of with major champions and almost rookies so to speak with the young guys, and we've still got an awful lot of golf to play."


bbc--2020-08-09--Arsenal to sell Lacazette to Atletico Madrid - Sunday's gossip

Arsenal will sell France striker Alexandre Lacazette , 29 , to Atletico Madrid for £30m as soon as Gabon striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang , 31 , agrees a new deal .
( Star Sunday ) Brighton have rejected a £22m bid from newly promoted Leeds for 22-year-old English centre-back Ben White , who spent last season on loan at Elland Road .
( Sky Sports ) Liverpool are also interested in White , but Chelsea are prepared to outbid the Premier League champions and sell Germany centre-back Antonio Rudiger , 27 , to raise funds .
( Star Sunday ) Chelsea @ @ @ @ @ @ @ John Stones and hope to sign the 26-year-old England international for £20m .
( Sunday Mirror ) Arsenal have joined the race to sign Marseille midfielder Morgan Sanson , with Tottenham and West Ham also interested in the 25-year-old Frenchman .
( Le10 Sport , via Sunday Express ) English defender Kyle Walker-Peters , 23 , is on the brink of leaving Tottenham for £12m after agreeing personal terms with Southampton , where he spent the second half of last season on loan .
( Sunday Mirror ) Arsenal are stepping up their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Emiliano Martinez as they seek clarification on how long usual first choice Bernd Leno will be out with a knee injury .
( Sun on Sunday ) Leicester and Liverpool are interested in Olympiakos and Greece left-back Kostas Tsimikas , 24 , who could be available for £12m .
( Mail on Sunday ) Borussia Dortmund will offer England winger Jadon Sancho , 20 , a new deal and a significant pay rise if Manchester United do not meet their £100m valuation by 10 August .
( Bild - in German ) Newcastle @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Wilson , 28 , as their main transfer target .
( Mail on Sunday ) Bayer Leverkusen sporting director Rudi Voller has warned Chelsea his club will not accept anything under their £90m asking price for Germany midfielder Kai Havertz , 21 .
( La Gazzetta dello Sport - in Italian ) Crystal Palace are set to miss out on English forward Eberechi Eze .
QPR want £20m for the 22-year-old but the Eagles only value him at £10m .
( Sun on Sunday ) Barcelona and Brazil midfielder Philippe Coutinho , 28 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bayern Munich , will not make any decision on his future until this year 's Champions League is over .
( Sport ) Arsenal want to spend £100m on Real Madrid midfielder Dani Ceballos , 24 , Atletico Madrid midfielder Thomas Partey , 27 , and Lille defender Gabriel , 22 , this summer but need to sell players in order to do so .
( Sun on Sunday ) Newly promoted West Brom have held talks with Brighton over a deal for Republic of Ireland defender Shane Duffy , 28 .
( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has told boss Jurgen Klopp to sell players such as Guinea midfielder Naby Keita , 25 , to fund a move for Bayern Munich and Spain midfielder Thiago Alcantara , 29 .
( Kicker - in German ) Atletico Madrid are considering a move for Arsenal and Uruguay midfielder Lucas Torreira , 24 .
( Mundo Deportivo - in Spanish ) Benfica are hoping to sign Uruguay striker Edinson Cavani .
The 33-year-old is a free agent after his contract at Paris St-Germain ended .
( Benfica TV , via L'Equipe - in @ @