bbc--2020-12-16--US labels Switzerland a currency manipulator

The US has labelled Switzerland and Vietnam `` currency manipulators '' , accusing the countries of intervening to limit the rise of their currencies against the dollar .
It said Vietnam wanted to keep the cost of its exports low , while Switzerland 's designation was due in part to its response to financial turmoil from the pandemic .
The US said 10 other countries also warranted monitoring , including China , Japan , South Korea and Germany .
It further added Taiwan , Thailand and India to the watch list .
In making a determination , the US looks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ currency markets , the size of its trade surplus with the US , as well as a broader measure of trade that includes financial flows .
What does the US say Switzerland and Vietnam did ?
In the case of Switzerland , the US said the country 's trade surplus with the US surged over the 12 months through June , in part due to a rush of gold exports in the first half of 2020 , as American investors spooked by the pandemic bought up what is considered to be a less @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a spike in demand for the Swiss franc , likewise considered a `` safe haven currency '' , also led to intervention in currency markets amounting to 14 % of the country 's economic output , the US said .
The Swiss have maintained that a sudden spike in the value of the franc would hurt the country 's economy , expressing commitment to their practices , which include buying large amounts of US stocks .
The US said Vietnam - where many firms relocated to avoid tariffs the US put on Chinese @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stepped up its intervention in foreign currency markets over the 12 months through June 2020 .
It said officials wanted to limit appreciation of the dong as its trade with the US increased , thereby `` gaining unfair competitive advantage in international trade '' .
What does the label mean ?
When it hit China with the label last year at the urging of President Donald Trump - a determination it quickly reversed - it was the first time it had made such a determination since the early 1990s .
The finding , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the International Monetary Fund ( IMF ) .
It also allows the US to limit access to certain funds , such as procurement contracts .
Under Mr Trump , US trade negotiators had already raised concerns about about the issue in talks with Vietnam , raising the prospect of tariffs .

US labels Switzerland a currency manipulator Published 16 December 2020
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The US has labelled Switzerland and Vietnam "currency manipulators", accusing the countries of intervening to limit the rise of their currencies against the dollar.
It said Vietnam wanted to keep the cost of its exports low, while Switzerland's designation was due in part to its response to financial turmoil from the pandemic.
Switzerland rejected the label.
It said it remained "willing to intervene more strongly" in the market.
"Foreign exchange market interventions are necessary in Switzerland's monetary policy to ensure appropriate monetary conditions and therefore price stability," the country added.
The designations came in the US Treasury Department's semi-annual report, which examines currency practices of major US trade partners.
The US said 10 other countries also warranted monitoring, including China, Japan, South Korea and Germany. It further added Taiwan, Thailand and India to the watch list.
In making a determination, the US looks at how much a country intervenes in currency markets, the size of its trade surplus with the US, as well as a broader measure of trade that includes financial flows.
What does the US say Switzerland and Vietnam did?
In the case of Switzerland, the US said the country's trade surplus with the US surged over the 12 months through June, in part due to a rush of gold exports in the first half of 2020, as American investors spooked by the pandemic bought up what is considered to be a less risky asset.
Swiss efforts to offset a spike in demand for the Swiss franc, likewise considered a "safe haven currency", also led to intervention in currency markets amounting to 14% of the country's economic output, the US said.
The intervention was "significantly larger than in previous periods," it added.
The Swiss have maintained that a sudden spike in the value of the franc would hurt the country's economy, expressing commitment to their practices, which include buying large amounts of US stocks.
Image source, Universal Images Group / Getty Images Image caption, Vietnam has not commented on allegations that it has been intervening more in foreign currency markets in the last year
But the US said Switzerland should use "a more balanced" policy mix to achieve its goals.
The US said Vietnam - where many firms relocated to avoid tariffs the US put on Chinese goods in 2018 and 2019 - had stepped up its intervention in foreign currency markets over the 12 months through June 2020.
It said officials wanted to limit appreciation of the dong as its trade with the US increased, thereby "gaining unfair competitive advantage in international trade".
Vietnam did not comment.
What does the label mean?
The US rarely names countries currency manipulators.
When it hit China with the label last year at the urging of President Donald Trump - a determination it quickly reversed - it was the first time it had made such a determination since the early 1990s.
The finding, in theory, triggers talks mediated by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). It also allows the US to limit access to certain funds, such as procurement contracts.
Under Mr Trump, US trade negotiators had already raised concerns about about the issue in talks with Vietnam, raising the prospect of tariffs.
It is not clear how president-elect Joe Biden will approach the issue.
Image source, Reuters Image caption, With Donald Trump about to leave office, it is not clear how the incoming administration will approach the issue
In a statement, US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said the US would push Vietnam and Switzerland to change their practices, arguing that they threatened to hurt American businesses and workers.
"The Treasury Department has taken a strong step today to safeguard economic growth and opportunity for American workers and businesses," Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin added.


bbc--2020-12-16--Pete Buttigieg: 'Eyes of history' on LGBT appointment to Biden cabinet

Former US presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg has been formally nominated by President-elect Joe Biden to be his transportation secretary .
@ @ @ @ @ an openly LGBT cabinet member has been sent to the Senate for confirmation .
But @ @ @ @ @ former South Bend mayor will not be the first LGBT person to serve at cabinet @ @ @ @ @ Donald Trump 's acting intelligence chief earlier this year .
Mr Biden 's cabinet choices @ @ @ @ @ historic firsts .

Former US presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg has been formally nominated by President-elect Joe Biden to be his transportation secretary.
It marks the first time an openly LGBT cabinet member has been sent to the Senate for confirmation.
But, if confirmed, the former South Bend mayor will not be the first LGBT person to serve at cabinet level - Richard Grenell was Donald Trump's acting intelligence chief earlier this year.
Mr Biden's cabinet choices so far have included several historic firsts.


bbc--2020-12-16--China's Chang'e-5 mission returns Moon samples

Engineers had chosen to scrub some of this extra energy by doing an initial `` skip '' in the atmosphere @ @ @ @ @ briefly dip into the gases that shroud our planet , before then plunging much deeper @ @ @ @ @ 's surface .

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bbc--2020-12-17--Marcus Rashford's mum: 'Sometimes we didn't even have bread in the house'

Marcus Rashford 's mum : 'Sometimes we did n't even have bread in the house '

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bbc--2020-12-16--FBI accuses man of al-Shabab-led '9/11-style' plot

The plot was allegedly part of an al-Shabab operation dubbed `` Jerusalem Will Never be Judaized , '' which was @ @ @ @ @ Trump administration 's decision to move its embassy in Israel to the city of Jerusalem @

The plot was allegedly part of an al-Shabab operation dubbed "Jerusalem Will Never be Judaized," which was launched in response to the Trump administration's decision to move its embassy in Israel to the city of Jerusalem.


bbc--2020-12-17--Marshall Islands: Record drugs haul washes up on shore

Authorities in the Marshall Islands say the country has a drug problem caused by packets washing up on the shore @ @ @ @ @ on in the capital Majuro .
Hospitals there have reported a rise in patients with @ @ @ @ @ of crack cocaine .

Most of the time, the drugs are sold by locals rather than reported to the authorities. Authorities in the Marshall Islands say this has fueled a drug problem and hospitals have reported a rise in patients with complications relating to the consumption of crack cocaine.


bbc--2020-12-16--Korean lantern festival gets Unesco heritage honours

It 's an annual festival that dates back centuries and it marks the birthday of Buddha .
All across the @ @ @ @ @ lanterns decorating temples , houses and streets and there also are large parades with elaborate @ @ @ @ @ spring festival was `` a time of joy '' which `` in times of difficulties @ @ @ @ @ in ... helping people overcome the troubles of the day . ''
Unesco 's Intangible @ @ @ @ @ protect traditions , knowledge and skills which are often inherited through generations , so they @ @ @ @ @ as time moves on .

South Koreas Lantern Festival has won the Unesco Intangible Cultural Heritage status.
It's an annual festival that dates back centuries and it marks the birthday of Buddha. All across the country you'll find colourful lanterns decorating temples, houses and streets and there also are large parades with elaborate floats.
Unesco said the spring festival was "a time of joy" which "in times of difficulties, plays an important role in...helping people overcome the troubles of the day."
Unesco's Intangible Cultural Heritage status aims to protect traditions, knowledge and skills which are often inherited through generations, so they are not lost or forgotten as time moves on.


bbc--2020-12-17--Covid: Melbourne towers lockdown 'breached human rights'

`` We do n't have the luxury of being able to think about this and think , 'oh well , @ @ @ @ @ in a couple of days ' time ' .
We had to act and act @ @ @ @ @ of the virus . ''

The Victorian Ombudsman - who has no legal power but is the official investigator into government complaints - called on the government to apologise to residents for the "harm and distress caused by the immediacy of their lockdown".


bbc--2020-12-17--Covid: Woman discovers 'thrill' of wildlife photography in lockdown

A woman who borrowed a camera and a zoom lens at the start of lockdown and taught herself how to @ @ @ @ @ for a national photography award .
Laura Lake , 36 , who works as an @ @ @ @ @ , says capturing the wildlife in the countryside is a `` thrill '' and worth @ @ @ @ @ get the perfect shot .
The mother-of-three 's photograph of a newborn seal has been @ @ @ @ @ award .
Ms Lake , from Loddon in Norfolk , said she had a `` @ @ @ @ @ `` but never in a million years did I expect to be shortlisted '' .
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A woman who borrowed a camera and a zoom lens at the start of lockdown and taught herself how to use it has been shortlisted for a national photography award.
Laura Lake, 36, who works as an assistant manager in a pub, says capturing the wildlife in the countryside is a "thrill" and worth the patience it takes to get the perfect shot.
The mother-of-three's photograph of a newborn seal has been shortlisted for a British Photography award.
Ms Lake, from Loddon in Norfolk, said she had a "feeling" about the picture "but never in a million years did I expect to be shortlisted".
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bbc--2020-12-16--Fauci: 300,000 US Covid deaths makes vaccine rollout 'bittersweet'

Dr Anthony Fauci has called this week 's US vaccine rollout a `` bittersweet '' moment , as it coincided @ @ @ @ @ Covid death .
Speaking to CBS This Morning , the top infectious diseases expert said @ @ @ @ @ that science has rapidly delivered a vaccine , but urged Americans to continue following public @ @ @

Dr Anthony Fauci has called this week's US vaccine rollout a "bittersweet" moment, as it coincided with the country's 300,000th Covid death.
Speaking to CBS This Morning, the top infectious diseases expert said it's "extraordinary" that science has rapidly delivered a vaccine, but urged Americans to continue following public health measures.


bbc--2020-12-17--In pictures: The beauty of toilets

In pictures: The beauty of toilets

Heatherwick started to plan how she could take pictures that best represented the problem .
She was fascinated by pictures @ @ @ @ @ , and soon decided this was what she wanted to photograph , alongside the communities @

Image caption,
Marie Lydia lives with her husband and four-year-old daughter in Ambatoantrano. She says that having their own toilet has transformed her pregnancy, a time when the need to go is more frequent. She still has her chamber pot for when it's dark, though. "I won't go outside at night - there are zebus [cattle] rustlers."


bbc--2020-12-17--CCTV shows the moment farm animals visited a town hall

A sheep , a goat and three lambs escaped from their farm in Turkey , ending up at a nearby @ @ @ @ @ in Nevsehir , central Turkey , was caught on CCTV .
After roaming around for @ @ @ @ @ animals were reunited with their owner in the Gore district .
Mayor Rasim Ari paid @ @ @ @ @ day .

A sheep, a goat and three lambs escaped from their farm in Turkey, ending up at a nearby town hall.
The incident in Nevsehir, central Turkey, was caught on CCTV.
After roaming around for a short while, the animals were reunited with their owner in the Gore district.
Mayor Rasim Ari paid them a visit the next day.


bbc--2020-12-17--'Love jihad': What a reported miscarriage says about India's anti-conversion law

But the authorities have not yet commented on the allegations she has made since her release .
They have also @ @ @ @ @ of her ultrasound examinations or details of which medicines she was injected with .

But the authorities have not yet commented on the allegations she has made since her release. They have also not given her the results of her ultrasound examinations or details of which medicines she was injected with.


bbc--2020-12-17--How Phoebe Bridgers made one of 2020's best albums

Well , here 's an example .
My producer Tony called me yesterday and he talked about how little I @ @ @ @ @ from Bridgers ' first album , Stranger In The Alps ] .
That was a @ @ @ @ @ ballad , and then we turned it into a rock song - but I did @ @ @ @ @ sing like that yet , so the vocal is really chopped up and I 'm @ @ @ @ @

Well, here's an example. My producer Tony called me yesterday and he talked about how little I sound on Motion Sickness [from Bridgers' first album, Stranger In The Alps]. That was a song I wrote as a ballad, and then we turned it into a rock song - but I didn't really know how to sing like that yet, so the vocal is really chopped up and I'm so out of breath.


bbc--2020-12-17--Tigray crisis: How Ethiopian doctors fled militia attacks

There was a mother who was brought by her son .
She had injuries to her abdomen .
She was @ @ @ @ @ hanging from her stomach .
Her son was strong , bringing her from Humera in @ @ @ @ @ not know whether she is still alive .
I could only give her basic first @ @

There was a mother who was brought by her son. She had injuries to her abdomen. She was bleeding. Her intestine was hanging from her stomach. Her son was strong, bringing her from Humera in a motorbike. I do not know whether she is still alive. I could only give her basic first aid.


bbc--2020-12-16--Brexit trade talks: Could the UK and the EU keep negotiating?

In those circumstances a deal would need the written agreement of the Council of the European Union , which could @ @ @ @ @ ministers or even ambassadors from each of the member states , and the consent of @ @ @ @ @ ( MEPs ) .

In those circumstances a deal would need the written agreement of the Council of the European Union, which could be signed off by government ministers or even ambassadors from each of the member states, and the consent of members of the European Parliament (MEPs).


bbc--2020-12-17--Viola Davis: 'In my world, there are a lot of Ma Raineys'

`` All of those dynamics are still at play .
In terms of the artists/management equation , but also in @ @ @ @ @ terms of black artists and white power structures that are in the position to control @ @ @ @ @ is not seen . ''

"All of those dynamics are still at play. In terms of the artists/management equation, but also in the United States, in terms of black artists and white power structures that are in the position to control what gets seen and what is not seen."


bbc--2020-12-16--Firmino's late winner sends Liverpool clear of Spurs at top

Last updated on .From the section Premier League Roberto Firmino 's last-minute header broke Tottenham 's stubborn resistance at Anfield and sent Liverpool to the top of the Premier League table .
Liverpool flew at Spurs in the opening exchanges and went ahead when Mohamed Salah 's shot took a big deflection off Eric Dier and looped over Lloris .
Spurs had barely left their own half but struck with a counter punch seven minutes later when Son Heung-min raced clear to slip a composed finish past Alisson .
Spurs actually had the better chances in the second half , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a post when clean through and Harry Kane heading over from point-blank range .
Manager Jose Mourinho was left to regret those missed opportunities as a late Liverpool surge ended with Firmino 's winner to send the defending champions three points clear at the top of the table .
This was the night Anfield paid tribute to former manager Gerard Houllier who died aged 73 this week .
There were poignant moments with a minute 's applause before kick-off and those fans gathered on The Kop sang the songs they used to sing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Liverpool 's players paid their own tribute with a display that started in blistering fashion as a succession of chances were created , then showed grit and resilience to fashion the three points as Spurs threatened after the break .
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp was animated , even by his standards , raging at the officials on numerous occasions before celebrating wildly with his players and The Kop at the final whistle .
After a lacklustre performance at Fulham , this was the perfect response as they returned to familiar territory at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ left bitterly disappointed and deflated as they were sunk by a late goal at Anfield once again - their frustration made even more acute by the golden chances they missed to secure a statement victory and end a Liverpool unbeaten home sequence in the league that now stretches to 66 games .
Bergwijn squandered two opportunities to score with only Alisson to beat then Kane somehow directed a header down and over the top at The Kop end , holding his head in disbelief .
When the dust settles , Mourinho will feel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the top two sides in the country as they survived that Liverpool assault to open up the opportunities to actually win .
The last time Mourinho managed a side at Anfield , a 3-1 defeat when he was in charge of Manchester United in December 2018 saw him sacked 24 hours later .
Here at Spurs , he is in charge of a developing side that will certainly contest places at the top end of the table this season .
'Jose told me that the better team lost ' - what they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was just a really good game against a counter-attacking monster , the possession we had we did incredibly well .
The best way to defend Tottenham is to keep the ball all the time .
`` Yes , they have scored a goal and had two chances .
Apart from that , we controlled the game and it is a massively deserved three points .
I am happy .
For me , it [ the Spurs goal ] is offside .
They watch it 20 times , but when I saw it , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so happy we scored that goal because it felt like 70 % of the ball against a top side .
Bobby [ Firmino ] , what a header .
I am over the moon for him .
What a game he played , those movements , he opens up all the other gaps . ''
On exchange with Mourinho after the final whistle : `` Jose told me 'the better team lost ' .
I thought he was joking , but he was n't . ''
Spurs boss Mourinho : `` We were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ playing to get a point .
A point would have been quite a fair result but we played to win and had the biggest chances to win it .
The moment of the occasions and the reaction they had , they were in trouble .
`` I feel it was a very undeserved result , but that 's football .
At half-time we move the pieces a little bit , but overall the game was always under control and I am very pleased with the performance .
`` The changes were to find @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but with Gio 's [ Lo Celso ] yellow card and the incredible pressure these guys on the touchline put on the officials , I was afraid of the yellow card and I had to take him off .
I am not the one to speak to my colleagues about their behaviour on the touchline . ''
• None Tottenham have won just one of their past 27 Premier League away games against Liverpool ( D8 L18 ) , last winning there in May 2011 .
• None Tottenham have only conceded more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) than they have against Liverpool ( 97 ) .
• None This was Tottenham 's first Premier League defeat in 12 Premier League games ( W7 D4 ) , since a 0-1 loss to Everton in September .
• None Mourinho has never won away against Klopp in six attempts in all competitions ( D2 L4 ) , with Klopp being the manager he 's faced the most away from home without ever tasting victory .
• None Son has scored 11 goals in 13 Premier League appearances this season , equalling @ @ @ @ @ @ @ campaign ( 11 in 30 ) .
• None Twenty of Tottenham 's 25 Premier League goals this season have been scored by either Son ( 11 ) or Kane ( 9 ) .
• None Salah now has eight goals against Tottenham in all competitions - against no other side has he scored more in his club career in European football ( level with Bournemouth and Watford ) .
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Last updated on .From the section Premier League
Roberto Firmino's last-minute header broke Tottenham's stubborn resistance at Anfield and sent Liverpool to the top of the Premier League table.
An entertaining encounter looked set to end in stalemate before - with the game entering stoppage time - Firmino soared to flash a header high past Spurs keeper Hugo Lloris from Andrew Robertson's corner.
Liverpool flew at Spurs in the opening exchanges and went ahead when Mohamed Salah's shot took a big deflection off Eric Dier and looped over Lloris.
Spurs had barely left their own half but struck with a counter punch seven minutes later when Son Heung-min raced clear to slip a composed finish past Alisson.
Spurs actually had the better chances in the second half, with Steven Bergwijn firing wide then hitting a post when clean through and Harry Kane heading over from point-blank range.
Manager Jose Mourinho was left to regret those missed opportunities as a late Liverpool surge ended with Firmino's winner to send the defending champions three points clear at the top of the table and inflict Spurs' first Premier League loss since the opening weekend home defeat against Everton.
Poignant Anfield night ends in triumph
Liverpool 2-1 Tottenham: Jurgen Klopp pleased with side's late victory
This was the night Anfield paid tribute to former manager Gerard Houllier who died aged 73 this week.
There were poignant moments with a minute's applause before kick-off and those fans gathered on The Kop sang the songs they used to sing to celebrate the Frenchman's success.
Liverpool's players paid their own tribute with a display that started in blistering fashion as a succession of chances were created, then showed grit and resilience to fashion the three points as Spurs threatened after the break.
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp was animated, even by his standards, raging at the officials on numerous occasions before celebrating wildly with his players and The Kop at the final whistle.
After a lacklustre performance at Fulham, this was the perfect response as they returned to familiar territory at the top of the table.
Spurs denied at the end
Spurs have lost 2-1 to late winners on each of their past three visits to Anfield
Spurs were left bitterly disappointed and deflated as they were sunk by a late goal at Anfield once again - their frustration made even more acute by the golden chances they missed to secure a statement victory and end a Liverpool unbeaten home sequence in the league that now stretches to 66 games.
Bergwijn squandered two opportunities to score with only Alisson to beat then Kane somehow directed a header down and over the top at The Kop end, holding his head in disbelief.
When the dust settles, Mourinho will feel Spurs showed why they are currently one of the top two sides in the country as they survived that Liverpool assault to open up the opportunities to actually win.
The last time Mourinho managed a side at Anfield, a 3-1 defeat when he was in charge of Manchester United in December 2018 saw him sacked 24 hours later. Here at Spurs, he is in charge of a developing side that will certainly contest places at the top end of the table this season.
'Jose told me that the better team lost' - what they said
Liverpool boss Klopp: "It was just a really good game against a counter-attacking monster, the possession we had we did incredibly well. The best way to defend Tottenham is to keep the ball all the time.
"Yes, they have scored a goal and had two chances. Apart from that, we controlled the game and it is a massively deserved three points. I am happy. For me, it [the Spurs goal] is offside. They watch it 20 times, but when I saw it, it is offside.
"I am so happy we scored that goal because it felt like 70% of the ball against a top side. Bobby [Firmino], what a header. I am over the moon for him. What a game he played, those movements, he opens up all the other gaps."
On exchange with Mourinho after the final whistle: "Jose told me 'the better team lost'. I thought he was joking, but he wasn't."
Liverpool 2-1 Tottenham: Jose Mourinho says Spurs deserved more from defeat
Spurs boss Mourinho: "We were playing to win, we were not playing to get a point. A point would have been quite a fair result but we played to win and had the biggest chances to win it. The moment of the occasions and the reaction they had, they were in trouble.
"I feel it was a very undeserved result, but that's football. At half-time we move the pieces a little bit, but overall the game was always under control and I am very pleased with the performance.
"The changes were to find counter-attack situations which we did immediately, but with Gio's [Lo Celso] yellow card and the incredible pressure these guys on the touchline put on the officials, I was afraid of the yellow card and I had to take him off. I am not the one to speak to my colleagues about their behaviour on the touchline."
Reds continue to frustrate Spurs - the stats
Tottenham have won just one of their past 27 Premier League away games against Liverpool (D8 L18), last winning there in May 2011.
Tottenham have only conceded more Premier League goals against Chelsea (102) than they have against Liverpool (97).
This was Tottenham's first Premier League defeat in 12 Premier League games (W7 D4), since a 0-1 loss to Everton in September.
Mourinho has never won away against Klopp in six attempts in all competitions (D2 L4), with Klopp being the manager he's faced the most away from home without ever tasting victory.
Son has scored 11 goals in 13 Premier League appearances this season, equalling his goal tally from the entire 2019-20 campaign (11 in 30).
Twenty of Tottenham's 25 Premier League goals this season have been scored by either Son (11) or Kane (9).
Salah now has eight goals against Tottenham in all competitions - against no other side has he scored more in his club career in European football (level with Bournemouth and Watford).
What's next?
Liverpool visit Crystal Palace in the Premier League on Saturday (12:30 GMT) while Tottenham host Leicester City on Sunday (14:15).
Player of the match Roberto Firmino Roberto Firmino with an average of 8.06 Liverpool Liverpool Liverpool
Tottenham Tottenham Hotspur Tottenham Hotspur Liverpool Avg Squad number 9 Player name Roberto Firmino Average rating 8.06 Squad number 26 Player name Robertson Average rating 7.90 Squad number 3 Player name Fabinho Average rating 7.87 Squad number 17 Player name Jones Average rating 7.84 Squad number 5 Player name Wijnaldum Average rating 7.75 Squad number 11 Player name Mohamed Salah Average rating 7.68 Squad number 14 Player name Henderson Average rating 7.66 Squad number 10 Player name Mané Average rating 7.55 Squad number 46 Player name R Williams Average rating 7.44 Squad number 1 Player name Alisson Average rating 7.17 Squad number 66 Player name Alexander-Arnold Average rating 7.17 Tottenham Hotspur Avg Squad number 7 Player name Son Heung-min Average rating 6.09 Squad number 1 Player name Lloris Average rating 5.82 Squad number 24 Player name Aurier Average rating 5.69 Squad number 4 Player name Alderweireld Average rating 5.28 Squad number 5 Player name Højbjerg Average rating 5.24 Squad number 17 Player name Sissoko Average rating 5.12 Squad number 15 Player name Dier Average rating 5.06 Squad number 18 Player name Lo Celso Average rating 4.92 Squad number 33 Player name Davies Average rating 4.92 Squad number 23 Player name Bergwijn Average rating 4.80 Squad number 10 Player name Kane Average rating 4.69 Squad number 3 Player name Reguilón Average rating 4.54 Squad number 27 Player name Lucas Moura Average rating 4.32 Squad number 20 Player name Alli Average rating 4.31


bbc--2020-12-16--Barcelona 2-1 Real Sociedad: Jordi Alba and Frenkie de Jong score in tough win

Last updated on .From the section European Football Barcelona came from behind to beat Real Sociedad and knock the Basque @ @ @ @ @ La Liga .
Willian Jose tapped La Real into the lead from Portu 's unselfish @ @ @ @ @ with a fine right-footed strike .
The goal was initially ruled out for offside , @ @ @ @ @ assistant referee review .
Antoine Griezmann hit the bar for Barca from a tight angle @ @ @ @ @ when he tried to slide the ball into an empty net but deflected it to @ @ @ @ @ - who had drawn their past six games - went close late on but Marc-Andre @ @ @ @ @ denied Jose and Alexander Isak .
Atletico Madrid , Real Sociedad and Real Madrid are @ @ @ @ @ at the top of La Liga , with Barcelona now only six points behind .
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Last updated on .From the section European Football
Frenkie de Jong's winner was his first goal since February
Barcelona came from behind to beat Real Sociedad and knock the Basque side off top spot in La Liga.
Barca move up from eighth to fifth with the win, while Atletico Madrid take over from Real Sociedad on goal difference at the top.
Willian Jose tapped La Real into the lead from Portu's unselfish ball but Jordi Alba levelled with a fine right-footed strike.
Frenkie de Jong scored the winner from Alba's deflected cross.
The goal was initially ruled out for offside, but given after a video assistant referee review.
Antoine Griezmann hit the bar for Barca from a tight angle and missed a glorious chance when he tried to slide the ball into an empty net but deflected it to the keeper.
Real Sociedad - who had drawn their past six games - went close late on but Marc-Andre ter Stegen's double save denied Jose and Alexander Isak.
Atletico Madrid, Real Sociedad and Real Madrid are all level on 26 points at the top of La Liga, with Barcelona now only six points behind.


bbc--2020-12-16--Arsenal end losing run despite Gabriel red card against Southampton

Last updated on .From the section Premier League Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta hopes a draw with Southampton will prove the start of his side 's recovery after they ended a three-match losing run in the Premier League despite going down to 10 men .
But Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang finished smartly after the break to level as Arsenal ended a run of 797 minutes in the Premier League without a goal from open play .
However , the Gunners ' ill-discipline cost them once again as Gabriel was sent off after being booked twice in four minutes .
Substitute Nathan Redmond struck @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for a winner that would have moved them briefly top of the league .
The visitors could not make their pressure pay and almost conceded at the other end late on when Rob Holding 's header also rattled the woodwork .
The draw lifts Southampton above Leicester City into third , while Arteta 's side remain 15th in what is Arsenal 's worst start to a top-flight campaign since the 1974-75 season .
`` We showed some resilience and character to hang in there for so long against a really dangerous team , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ back after conceding the goal and showed how much we wanted it . ''
Asked if the manner of the fightback could start a recovery , Arteta added : `` I agree , yes , because if you lose that game at the end it would have been really difficult to take . ''
Arteta has said his side can not hide and `` have to take the bullets '' amid their worst start to a season for 46 years - what he did not want was another red card .
The hosts @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Aubameyang combined with Eddie Nketiah to finish coolly following smart footwork from Bukayo Saka .
But within 10 minutes they were down to 10 men , as Gabriel picked up a second yellow card for a foul on Walcott - Arsenal 's seventh sending-off in the Premier League since Arteta took charge in December last year .
It was also a third red card in five matches for Arsenal and Arteta said afterwards he wanted to change Gabriel after his first booking , but did not have the time .
The Gunners have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Manchester United at Old Trafford six weeks ago .
But , having named Arsenal 's youngest starting XI in the league since September 2012 , Arteta will have been encouraged by the resilience shown by his team following Gabriel 's dismissal .
This was the Spaniard 's 50th fixture in charge of the north London club , and he has won more games in cup matches ( 14 ) than in the Premier League ( 13 ) .
His side 's finish to 2020 does not let up with games against Everton and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ City in the EFL Cup , in the next 10 days , before a trip to Brighton .
Walcott scored 108 goals in 397 appearances in the 12 years he spent at Arsenal after joining from Southampton in 2006 , with only Robin van Persie and Olivier Giroud having netted more than his 38 top-flight goals at Emirates Stadium .
With his career threatening to stagnate at Everton , the 31-year-old is back at his boyhood club on loan this term and flourishing in a Southampton side brimming with confidence .
The visitors @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Walcott 's deft finish after 18 minutes came as they continued to stretch the Arsenal backline .
`` We were fantastic , did everything we wanted to do in the game , '' said Walcott .
`` We just wanted to concentrate on our strengths , we know how good we are as a unit - we have so much trust and are so honest with each other . ''
Walcott 's goal came from Che Adams ' smart pass and the Southampton forward was a handful for the Arsenal backline throughout @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he was happy with a point but there must be a tinge of frustration his side could not take all three .
'We shot ourselves in the foot' Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta , speaking to Match of the Day : `` We did n't have time to think , we adjusted two or three things to try and win the game .
The boys came out like we did three days ago [ against Burnley ] , we scored a really good goal , on top in the game , and again we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Aubameyang needed that confidence boost , he is very critical with himself ; hopefully he can move and be more optimistic in the future . ''
Southampton manager Ralph Hasenhuttl : `` We have shown what we have learned in the past and that is to play our game , it was a good performance , not all the time , but we get more and more confident playing in possession .
`` They tried more risks after half-time , pressed a little bit earlier and automatically you get a little bit under @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is normally above us in the table .
`` It was good to see we can still be competitive .
Teams have respect for what we are doing and how we are playing .
I am OK with a point . ''
• None Arsenal have just 14 points from 13 Premier League games this season , their lowest tally at this stage of a top-flight campaign since 1974-75 ( 9pts - adjusting for 3pts for a win ) .
• None The Gunners have picked up just one win in their last @ @ @ @ @ @ @ L6 ) .
• None Southampton have only lost one of their last 11 matches in the Premier League ( W7 D3 L1 ) , going unbeaten in each of their last six on the road .
• None Arsenal have conceded in 10+ consecutive home Premier League games for the first time since February 2002 ( 11 games ) .
• None Since Mike Arteta 's first Premier League game in charge ( 26 December , 2019 ) , Arsenal have been shown seven red cards , four more than any other @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Arsenal travel to Goodison Park to face Everton on Saturday ( 17:30 GMT ) , while Southampton host Manchester City earlier that day ( 15:00 ) .
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Last updated on .From the section Premier League
Only Robin van Persie (46) and Olivier Giroud (40) have more Premier League goals at Emirates Stadium than Theo Walcott (38)
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta hopes a draw with Southampton will prove the start of his side's recovery after they ended a three-match losing run in the Premier League despite going down to 10 men.
Theo Walcott opened the scoring for the in-form Saints on his return to his former club with a delightful dink over onrushing goalkeeper Bernd Leno.
But Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang finished smartly after the break to level as Arsenal ended a run of 797 minutes in the Premier League without a goal from open play.
However, the Gunners' ill-discipline cost them once again as Gabriel was sent off after being booked twice in four minutes.
Substitute Nathan Redmond struck the crossbar soon after as Southampton pressed for a winner that would have moved them briefly top of the league.
The visitors could not make their pressure pay and almost conceded at the other end late on when Rob Holding's header also rattled the woodwork.
The draw lifts Southampton above Leicester City into third, while Arteta's side remain 15th in what is Arsenal's worst start to a top-flight campaign since the 1974-75 season.
"We showed some resilience and character to hang in there for so long against a really dangerous team," said Arteta.
"We came back after conceding the goal and showed how much we wanted it."
Asked if the manner of the fightback could start a recovery, Arteta added: "I agree, yes, because if you lose that game at the end it would have been really difficult to take."
Arsenal 1-1 Southampton: Mikel Arteta says Gabriel red card cost his side in draw
Indiscipline costs Arsenal once more
Arteta has said his side cannot hide and "have to take the bullets" amid their worst start to a season for 46 years - what he did not want was another red card.
The hosts were starting to build some momentum after Aubameyang combined with Eddie Nketiah to finish coolly following smart footwork from Bukayo Saka.
But within 10 minutes they were down to 10 men, as Gabriel picked up a second yellow card for a foul on Walcott - Arsenal's seventh sending-off in the Premier League since Arteta took charge in December last year.
It was also a third red card in five matches for Arsenal and Arteta said afterwards he wanted to change Gabriel after his first booking, but did not have the time.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang ended a run of 648 minutes without a Premier League goal at the Emirates
The Gunners have not won in the competition since beating Manchester United at Old Trafford six weeks ago.
But, having named Arsenal's youngest starting XI in the league since September 2012, Arteta will have been encouraged by the resilience shown by his team following Gabriel's dismissal.
This was the Spaniard's 50th fixture in charge of the north London club, and he has won more games in cup matches (14) than in the Premier League (13).
His side's finish to 2020 does not let up with games against Everton and Chelsea in the league, and Manchester City in the EFL Cup, in the next 10 days, before a trip to Brighton.
Walcott returns to haunt old club
Walcott scored 108 goals in 397 appearances in the 12 years he spent at Arsenal after joining from Southampton in 2006, with only Robin van Persie and Olivier Giroud having netted more than his 38 top-flight goals at Emirates Stadium.
With his career threatening to stagnate at Everton, the 31-year-old is back at his boyhood club on loan this term and flourishing in a Southampton side brimming with confidence.
The visitors dominated possession early on in north London and Walcott's deft finish after 18 minutes came as they continued to stretch the Arsenal backline.
"We were fantastic, did everything we wanted to do in the game," said Walcott. "We just wanted to concentrate on our strengths, we know how good we are as a unit - we have so much trust and are so honest with each other."
Walcott's goal came from Che Adams' smart pass and the Southampton forward was a handful for the Arsenal backline throughout.
Saints boss Ralph Hasenhuttl said afterwards he was happy with a point but there must be a tinge of frustration his side could not take all three.
'We shot ourselves in the foot'
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta, speaking to Match of the Day: "We didn't have time to think, we adjusted two or three things to try and win the game. The boys came out like we did three days ago [against Burnley], we scored a really good goal, on top in the game, and again we shoot ourselves in the foot.
"Aubameyang needed that confidence boost, he is very critical with himself; hopefully he can move and be more optimistic in the future."
Arsenal 1-1 Southampton: Ralph Hasenhuttl says fellow Premier League teams respect Saints
Southampton manager Ralph Hasenhuttl: "We have shown what we have learned in the past and that is to play our game, it was a good performance, not all the time, but we get more and more confident playing in possession.
"They tried more risks after half-time, pressed a little bit earlier and automatically you get a little bit under pressure. This is a team that is normally above us in the table.
"It was good to see we can still be competitive. Teams have respect for what we are doing and how we are playing. I am OK with a point."
Saints continue impressive form - the stats
Arsenal have just 14 points from 13 Premier League games this season, their lowest tally at this stage of a top-flight campaign since 1974-75 (9pts - adjusting for 3pts for a win).
The Gunners have picked up just one win in their last nine Premier League games (W1 D2 L6).
Southampton have only lost one of their last 11 matches in the Premier League (W7 D3 L1), going unbeaten in each of their last six on the road.
Arsenal have conceded in 10+ consecutive home Premier League games for the first time since February 2002 (11 games).
Since Mike Arteta's first Premier League game in charge (26 December, 2019), Arsenal have been shown seven red cards, four more than any other team in the competition in this period.
What's next?
Arsenal travel to Goodison Park to face Everton on Saturday (17:30 GMT), while Southampton host Manchester City earlier that day (15:00).
Player of the match Vestergaard Jannik Vestergaard with an average of 7.19 Arsenal Arsenal Arsenal
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bbc--2020-12-16--Lewandowski hits 250th Bundesliga goal in Bayern win

Last updated on .From the section European Football Robert Lewandowski scored twice to pass the 250-goal mark in the Bundesliga @ @ @ @ @ behind to end Wolfsburg 's unbeaten start .
Maximilian Philipp had put the visitors in @ @ @ @ @ .
But Lewandowski grabbed his 250th Bundesliga goal as he levelled with a header in @ @ @ @ @ minutes after the break came his 251st , with Lewandowski darting clear to beat Wolfsburg @ @ @ @ @ was his 18th goal of the season for Bayern in all competitions and he has @ @ @ @ @ 64 competitive club games since the start of the 2019-20 season .
The win keeps @ @ @ @ @ Bayer Leverkusen .

Last updated on .From the section European Football
Lewandowski is third player to score 250 Bundesliga goals, after Gerd Muller (365) and Klaus Fischer (268)
Robert Lewandowski scored twice to pass the 250-goal mark in the Bundesliga as Bayern Munich came from behind to end Wolfsburg's unbeaten start.
The 32-year-old Poland striker becomes just the third player to reach the landmark in the German top flight, after Gerd Muller and Klaus Fischer.
Maximilian Philipp had put the visitors in front after just five minutes.
But Lewandowski grabbed his 250th Bundesliga goal as he levelled with a header in first-half added time.
Five minutes after the break came his 251st, with Lewandowski darting clear to beat Wolfsburg goalkeeper Koen Casteels.
It was his 18th goal of the season for Bayern in all competitions and he has now scored 73 goals in 64 competitive club games since the start of the 2019-20 season.
The win keeps Bayern one point behind leaders Bayer Leverkusen.


bbc--2020-12-16--Leicester City 0-2 Everton: Richarlison and Holgate give Toffees the win

Last updated on .From the section Premier League Everton scored in each half to beat fellow Champions League hopefuls Leicester and move back into the top five of the Premier League .
Moments later Jamie Vardy headed straight at Robin Olsen , making his second appearance of the season after Everton boss Carlo Ancelotti again rotated his goalkeepers , dropping England keeper Jordan Pickford to the bench .
The Toffees lost impressive midfielder Allan to what looked a hamstring injury just before the interval and Leicester pressed for an equaliser early in the second half .
But the early season @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , with Schmeichel making a fine double save only for defender Mason Holgate to stab in the rebound for his first Everton goal .
Leicester were then awarded a penalty for an Andre Gomes foul on fellow substitute Ayoze Perez but referee Lee Mason reversed his decision after viewing the pitchside monitor .
Perez also had a goal disallowed for offside as Leicester missed the chance to go top of the table .
Everton are now a point behind fourth-placed Leicester after winning their past two - both games missed by their star @ @ @ @ @ @ @ calf injury .
Approaching two years in charge , boss Brendan Rodgers has already turned Leicester from a mid-table side into Champions League hopefuls .
This time last year they were second in the Premier League and looked the only side capable of reeling in runaway leaders Liverpool .
But their collapse over the second half of last season started over the festive period , culminating in missing out on Champions League qualification on the final day .
This game , and the next two against Tottenham and Manchester United , offered an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ show they are now capable of staying the distance and challenging for the title .
They made a bright start , with Youri Tielemans firing just wide from Vardy 's lay-off , but Everton gradually took control and Schmeichel should have done better when he pushed Richarlison 's 20-yard strike into the bottom corner .
Vardy wasted a great chance to hit straight back as he headed James Justin 's cross straight at Olsen , but Leicester only had one more shot on target .
Tielemans and James Maddison fired off target early @ @ @ @ @ @ @ again undone at a set-piece .
This season they have conceded more goals from corners than any other Premier League side ( seven ) .
That must be addressed if they are to establish themselves as genuine title contenders - or will they be content to continue their progress this year by ensuring they do clinch a top-four finish ?
Many had called for Pickford to be taken out of the line of fire when he was dropped to the bench after a tough spell in October .
Ancelotti made it clear that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ saying he still trusted Pickford and was `` used to rotating the goalkeepers '' .
And the Italian proved that by switching them again after Saturday 's win over Chelsea , when Pickford continued his return to form by helping Everton keep their first clean sheet in the Premier League since the opening weekend of the season .
After his side struggled to adjust to the loss of influential full-backs Seamus Coleman and Lucas Digne to injury , Ancelotti experimented with a back three but has now shored up his defence after switching @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had to kick the ball clear early on as Everton almost played themselves into trouble , but otherwise the Sweden international was well protected .
That steady back four also provided the platform for the Toffees to threaten going forward , with Dominic Calvert-Lewin twice going close in the first half .
Holgate then pounced for the second goal immediately after Michael Keane and Calvert-Lewin were denied , before Gylfi Sigurdsson fired over as the Toffees secured a second straight victory and clean sheet .
Everton have ensured the momentum from their fine @ @ @ @ @ @ @ just shy of his first anniversary at Goodison Park , Ancelotti aims to follow Rodgers ' lead by turning his side into Champions League contenders .
'We 're where we want to be ' - what they said Everton boss Ancelotti : `` It 's been a good week .
We 've found consistency defensively and that was the reason for these two results .
`` It keeps us with a lot of confidence , a lot of ambition and a lot of motivation .
The season is long but at the moment @ @ @ @ @ @ @ now where we want to be , to fight for a position in Europe .
If the season finished today we 'd be in European competition .
We still have to fight but the spirit in the team is good . ''
On Richarlison scoring : `` He was a bit worried when he did n't score in the past games but the work that he 's done , even though he did n't score , was really important for us . ''
On Olsen starting : `` It 's good to keep @ @ @ @ @ @ @ professional .
He 's a good goalkeeper with experience , but Saturday will be Jordan [ Pickford ] in goal . ''
Leicester boss Rodgers : `` It 's a frustrating result for us .
I think we put a lot of effort and ambition into the game but we conceded two disappointing goals , from our perspective .
`` The first one it was too easy for him to get the shot off and then the set-piece is unfortunate because he slips when he 's marking Holgate , after Kasper makes a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ chances but did n't show enough quality in the final third .
I think we should have had a penalty .
The referee made the right decision yet somehow overturns it .
`` The players have been very good up to this point [ this season ] but there 's going to be games where we need to show that bit more . ''
Few home comforts for Foxes and corner concerns - the stats • None None of the past 11 Premier League meetings between Leicester and Everton has ended level , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Leicester have lost four of their seven home league games this season , as many as they did last season ( four ) .
• None Leicester have conceded seven goals from corners this season in league action , two more than in the whole of last season .
• None Each of Everton 's previous eight away wins in the Premier League came by a one-goal margin , with this the first win by a larger margin since a 2-0 victory at West Ham in March 2019 .
• None Richarlison has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , his joint-most against any opponent in the competition ( also four against Wolves ) .
• None Mason Holgate scored his first Premier League goal in his 69th appearance , with his 25th shot in the competition .
Everton host Arsenal on Saturday ( 17:30 GMT ) before facing Manchester United in the EFL Cup quarter-finals on Wednesday ( 20:00 ) .
Leicester visit Tottenham on Sunday ( 14:15 ) , followed by a home game with Manchester United on 26 December ( 12:30 ) .
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Last updated on .From the section Premier League
Richarlison's goal was his first in seven Premier League games and his fifth in all competitions this season
Everton scored in each half to beat fellow Champions League hopefuls Leicester and move back into the top five of the Premier League.
The visitors took the lead as Richarlison cut in from the left before beating Kasper Schmeichel with a low strike for his second Premier League goal of the season.
Moments later Jamie Vardy headed straight at Robin Olsen, making his second appearance of the season after Everton boss Carlo Ancelotti again rotated his goalkeepers, dropping England keeper Jordan Pickford to the bench.
The Toffees lost impressive midfielder Allan to what looked a hamstring injury just before the interval and Leicester pressed for an equaliser early in the second half.
But the early season leaders doubled their advantage from a corner, with Schmeichel making a fine double save only for defender Mason Holgate to stab in the rebound for his first Everton goal.
Leicester were then awarded a penalty for an Andre Gomes foul on fellow substitute Ayoze Perez but referee Lee Mason reversed his decision after viewing the pitchside monitor.
Perez also had a goal disallowed for offside as Leicester missed the chance to go top of the table.
Everton are now a point behind fourth-placed Leicester after winning their past two - both games missed by their star summer signing James Rodriguez because of a calf injury.
Are the Foxes genuine title contenders?
Brendan Rodgers says Leicester City 'should have had a penalty' against Everton
Approaching two years in charge, boss Brendan Rodgers has already turned Leicester from a mid-table side into Champions League hopefuls.
This time last year they were second in the Premier League and looked the only side capable of reeling in runaway leaders Liverpool.
But their collapse over the second half of last season started over the festive period, culminating in missing out on Champions League qualification on the final day.
This game, and the next two against Tottenham and Manchester United, offered an opportunity for Rodgers' young side to show they are now capable of staying the distance and challenging for the title.
They made a bright start, with Youri Tielemans firing just wide from Vardy's lay-off, but Everton gradually took control and Schmeichel should have done better when he pushed Richarlison's 20-yard strike into the bottom corner.
Vardy wasted a great chance to hit straight back as he headed James Justin's cross straight at Olsen, but Leicester only had one more shot on target.
Tielemans and James Maddison fired off target early in the second half before Leicester were again undone at a set-piece. This season they have conceded more goals from corners than any other Premier League side (seven).
That must be addressed if they are to establish themselves as genuine title contenders - or will they be content to continue their progress this year by ensuring they do clinch a top-four finish?
Another clean sheet despite resting Pickford
Kasper Schmeichel made this save from Dominic Calvert-Lewin before Mason Holgate scored from the rebound
Many had called for Pickford to be taken out of the line of fire when he was dropped to the bench after a tough spell in October.
Ancelotti made it clear that it was not a permanent demotion, saying he still trusted Pickford and was "used to rotating the goalkeepers".
And the Italian proved that by switching them again after Saturday's win over Chelsea, when Pickford continued his return to form by helping Everton keep their first clean sheet in the Premier League since the opening weekend of the season.
After his side struggled to adjust to the loss of influential full-backs Seamus Coleman and Lucas Digne to injury, Ancelotti experimented with a back three but has now shored up his defence after switching to a flat back four.
Olsen had to kick the ball clear early on as Everton almost played themselves into trouble, but otherwise the Sweden international was well protected.
That steady back four also provided the platform for the Toffees to threaten going forward, with Dominic Calvert-Lewin twice going close in the first half.
Holgate then pounced for the second goal immediately after Michael Keane and Calvert-Lewin were denied, before Gylfi Sigurdsson fired over as the Toffees secured a second straight victory and clean sheet.
Everton have ensured the momentum from their fine start has not been lost and, just shy of his first anniversary at Goodison Park, Ancelotti aims to follow Rodgers' lead by turning his side into Champions League contenders.
'We're where we want to be' - what they said
Carlo Ancelotti says Richarlison was 'worried' about his form before goal at Leicester
Everton boss Ancelotti: "It's been a good week. We've found consistency defensively and that was the reason for these two results.
"It keeps us with a lot of confidence, a lot of ambition and a lot of motivation. The season is long but at the moment it's good.
"We are now where we want to be, to fight for a position in Europe. If the season finished today we'd be in European competition. We still have to fight but the spirit in the team is good."
On Richarlison scoring: "He was a bit worried when he didn't score in the past games but the work that he's done, even though he didn't score, was really important for us."
On Olsen starting: "It's good to keep him involved because he's a serious professional. He's a good goalkeeper with experience, but Saturday will be Jordan [Pickford] in goal."
Leicester boss Rodgers: "It's a frustrating result for us. I think we put a lot of effort and ambition into the game but we conceded two disappointing goals, from our perspective.
"The first one it was too easy for him to get the shot off and then the set-piece is unfortunate because he slips when he's marking Holgate, after Kasper makes a great save.
"We made some chances but didn't show enough quality in the final third. I think we should have had a penalty. The referee made the right decision yet somehow overturns it.
"The players have been very good up to this point [this season] but there's going to be games where we need to show that bit more."
Few home comforts for Foxes and corner concerns - the stats
None of the past 11 Premier League meetings between Leicester and Everton has ended level, with Everton winning six.
Leicester have lost four of their seven home league games this season, as many as they did last season (four).
Leicester have conceded seven goals from corners this season in league action, two more than in the whole of last season.
Each of Everton's previous eight away wins in the Premier League came by a one-goal margin, with this the first win by a larger margin since a 2-0 victory at West Ham in March 2019.
Richarlison has scored four Premier League goals against Leicester, his joint-most against any opponent in the competition (also four against Wolves).
Mason Holgate scored his first Premier League goal in his 69th appearance, with his 25th shot in the competition.
What's next?
Everton host Arsenal on Saturday (17:30 GMT) before facing Manchester United in the EFL Cup quarter-finals on Wednesday (20:00).
Leicester visit Tottenham on Sunday (14:15), followed by a home game with Manchester United on 26 December (12:30).
Player of the match Keane Michael Keane with an average of 8.37 Leicester Leicester City Leicester City
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bbc--2020-12-16--Juventus 1-1 Atalanta: Cristiano Ronaldo has penalty saved in draw

Last updated on .From the section European Football Cristiano Ronaldo had a penalty saved as Juventus drew for the sixth time in 12 Serie A games , this time against Atalanta .
Remo Freuler equalised for mid-table Atalanta with a fine 25-yard strike off the underside of the bar .
Ronaldo had a chance to win the game after Chiesa was fouled but Pierluigi Gollini guessed right to save his kick .
Former Aston Villa keeper Gollini had an excellent game and denied Alvaro Morata with a good save .
Juve - who have won the past nine titles - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Andrea Pirlo , although half of them have been draws .
They are third in the table , four points behind leaders AC Milan .
Milan needed an 83rd-minute equaliser from Pierre Kalulu to draw 2-2 at Genoa and keep Serie A 's other unbeaten run going .
Mattia Destro gave Genoa the lead twice with Davide Calabria scoring the first leveller .
Romelu Lukaku scored a penalty as second-placed Inter Milan won 1-0 against Napoli , who had Lorenzo Insigne sent off .
Former Manchester United trio Lukaku , Ronaldo and Zlatan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ joint top scorers in the league with 10 goals each .
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Last updated on .From the section European Football
Pierluigi Gollini is the first goalkeeper to save a Cristiano Ronaldo penalty since Chievo's Stefano Sorrentino in January 2019
Cristiano Ronaldo had a penalty saved as Juventus drew for the sixth time in 12 Serie A games, this time against Atalanta.
Federico Chiesa put the champions ahead with a fine strike from outside the box, his first league goal for Juve.
Remo Freuler equalised for mid-table Atalanta with a fine 25-yard strike off the underside of the bar.
Ronaldo had a chance to win the game after Chiesa was fouled but Pierluigi Gollini guessed right to save his kick.
Former Aston Villa keeper Gollini had an excellent game and denied Alvaro Morata with a good save.
Juve - who have won the past nine titles - are unbeaten after 12 league games under Andrea Pirlo, although half of them have been draws.
They are third in the table, four points behind leaders AC Milan.
Milan needed an 83rd-minute equaliser from Pierre Kalulu to draw 2-2 at Genoa and keep Serie A's other unbeaten run going.
Mattia Destro gave Genoa the lead twice with Davide Calabria scoring the first leveller.
Romelu Lukaku scored a penalty as second-placed Inter Milan won 1-0 against Napoli, who had Lorenzo Insigne sent off.
Former Manchester United trio Lukaku, Ronaldo and Zlatan Ibrahimovic - of AC Milan - are joint top scorers in the league with 10 goals each.


bbc--2020-12-16--Joshua and Fury may drop titles to ensure fight happens, says Hearn

Last updated on .From the section Boxing Promoter Eddie Hearn says Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury may consider dropping all four world title belts to ensure their potential fight happens .
Fury , 32 , is WBC champion while Joshua , 31 , holds the IBF , WBA and WBO belts .
`` We have a fight on our hands , and sorry to the governing bodies , that eclipses all belts , '' Hearn said .
The promoter told Matchroom Boxing : `` We 've just got to be a bit careful because you may be on the verge @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rid of politics right now .
Let 's just drop all the belts because if we lose one belt , we might as well lose them all . '
`` You 've got the biggest fight in world boxing , '' added Joshua 's promoter .
Joshua raised the prospect of a bout against Fury by knocking out Kubrat Pulev on Saturday .
But the WBO expects Joshua to face Oleksandr Usyk next , increasing the chance Joshua will give up the belt or Usyk will be paid to 'step aside ' .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ for their involvement in fights .
`` You are paying each governing body hundreds of thousands of dollars , '' Hearn continued .
`` Now you have got another guy who probably wants seven figures to step aside .
`` We have just got to be careful because ultimately the aim of this fight has always been to be for the undisputed championship .
`` We will do whatever we can to make sure that every belt in boxing is on the line in the Tyson Fury fight .
`` What we wo @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we wo n't let politics get involved in a fight that boxing needs . ''
On Tuesday , Fury 's promoter Frank Warren said the only thing that could prevent the fight was `` egos '' .
Warren pledged to work `` collectively '' to deliver the fight that he believes `` all sports fans want to see '' .
'The fight to make the fight ' - analysis Hearn appears to be applying some pressure .
WBO president Paco Valcarel tweeted soon after Joshua had beaten Pulev on Saturday to state Hearn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
It seems the sanctioning body is adamant its mandatory challenger Usyk must now have a shot at the title , regardless of the showpiece Joshua and Fury can put on .
This is the kind of issue that arises in a sport with numerous sanctioning bodies and vested interests .
The politics create clashes , frustrations and - on times - road blocks .
Hearn 's stance seems to be to start a game of who blinks first .
Given Joshua and Fury can compete in an all-British affair , as the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it 's fair to say the average punter on the street wo n't care what belts or baubles are attached , so why are they needed ?
The touch of history that having all four up for grabs will offer is however a seriously good selling point .
And you can rest assured that deep down both fighters will not want to give up titles they worked hard to win in the first place .
As I wrote hours after Joshua 's win over Pulev , there are hurdles to overcome .
Already @ @ @ @ @ @ @ make the fight is under way .
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Anthony Joshua beats Kubrat Pulev and looks ahead to Tyson Fury fight
Promoter Eddie Hearn says Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury may consider dropping all four world title belts to ensure their potential fight happens.
The all-British heavyweight showdown would be the first fight in history in which all four heavyweight titles are on the line.
Fury, 32, is WBC champion while Joshua, 31, holds the IBF, WBA and WBO belts.
"We have a fight on our hands, and sorry to the governing bodies, that eclipses all belts," Hearn said.
The promoter told Matchroom Boxing: "We've just got to be a bit careful because you may be on the verge of saying, 'Let's just get rid of politics right now. Let's just drop all the belts because if we lose one belt, we might as well lose them all.'
"You've got the biggest fight in world boxing," added Joshua's promoter.
Joshua raised the prospect of a bout against Fury by knocking out Kubrat Pulev on Saturday.
But the WBO expects Joshua to face Oleksandr Usyk next, increasing the chance Joshua will give up the belt or Usyk will be paid to 'step aside'.
Boxing's governing bodies receive financial sums for their involvement in fights.
"You are paying each governing body hundreds of thousands of dollars," Hearn continued. "Now you have got another guy who probably wants seven figures to step aside.
"We have just got to be careful because ultimately the aim of this fight has always been to be for the undisputed championship.
"We will do whatever we can to make sure that every belt in boxing is on the line in the Tyson Fury fight.
"What we won't be is held to ransom and we won't let politics get involved in a fight that boxing needs."
On Tuesday, Fury's promoter Frank Warren said the only thing that could prevent the fight was "egos".
Warren pledged to work "collectively" to deliver the fight that he believes "all sports fans want to see".
'The fight to make the fight' - analysis
BBC Sport boxing reporter Luke Reddy
Hearn appears to be applying some pressure.
WBO president Paco Valcarel tweeted soon after Joshua had beaten Pulev on Saturday to state Hearn "knows the meaning of commitment".
It seems the sanctioning body is adamant its mandatory challenger Usyk must now have a shot at the title, regardless of the showpiece Joshua and Fury can put on.
This is the kind of issue that arises in a sport with numerous sanctioning bodies and vested interests. The politics create clashes, frustrations and - on times - road blocks.
Hearn's stance seems to be to start a game of who blinks first.
Given Joshua and Fury can compete in an all-British affair, as the two leading heavyweights in world boxing, it's fair to say the average punter on the street won't care what belts or baubles are attached, so why are they needed?
The touch of history that having all four up for grabs will offer is however a seriously good selling point. And you can rest assured that deep down both fighters will not want to give up titles they worked hard to win in the first place.
As I wrote hours after Joshua's win over Pulev, there are hurdles to overcome. Already we are seeing that the fight to make the fight is under way.


bbc--2020-12-17--Emmanuel Macron: French president tests positive for Covid

`` The President of the Republic has been diagnosed positive for Covid-19 today , '' the Elysée said on Thursday @ @ @ @ @ made following a `` test performed at the onset of the first symptoms '' , @ @ @ @

The Elysée is doing everything to project an image of business as usual. Already President Macron is back at work, and a meeting with his finance and foreign ministers has gone ahead as planned - though with the visitors in an adjacent room.


bbc--2020-12-17--US snowstorm: Tens of millions on East Coast to be affected

`` We 're following all of that , '' Health Secretary Alex Azar said .
`` We have prepositioned Centres @ @ @ @ @ people at each place receiving people .
This is FedEx , this is UPS express @ @ @ @ @ to deal with snow and bad weather , but we are on it and following @ @ @

"We're following all of that," Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar said. "We have prepositioned Centers for Disease Control and Prevention people at each place receiving people. This is FedEx, this is UPS express shipping - they know how to deal with snow and bad weather, but we are on it and following it."


bbc--2020-12-17--Coronavirus: Swedish King Carl XVI Gustaf says coronavirus approach 'has failed'

Sweden is also said to have one of the highest per capita Covid-19 death rates in the world , and @ @ @ @ @ the rest of the Nordic countries combined .
This has led to criticism from the @ @ @ @ @ , Denmark and Finland that its less strict approach was putting their own measures at @ @

"The people of Sweden have suffered tremendously in difficult conditions. One thinks of all the family members who have happened to be unable to say goodbye to their deceased family members. I think it is a tough and traumatic experience not to be able to say a warm goodbye."


bbc--2020-12-17--Hotel Rwanda 'hero' sues Greek airline for 'aiding kidnap'

`` The pilots have an international responsibility to every single one of the people on the plane .
They can @ @ @ @ @ and say go ahead and tie him up , go ahead and drug him , @ @ @ @ @ , go ahead and bind his feet and his hands and we 'll get you @ @ @ @ @ then pretend he 's going to get a fair trial , '' he added .

"The pilots have an international responsibility to every single one of the people on the plane. They cannot be complicit with kidnappers and say go ahead and tie him up, go ahead and drug him, go ahead and bind him, go ahead and bind his feet and his hands and we'll get you to Rwanda where you can then pretend he's going to get a fair trial," he added.


bbc--2020-12-17--The families choosing to stay apart this Christmas

But Mick and Debbie still decided to call off the Boxing Day buffet at their home in Chineham , Hampshire @ @ @ @ @ Everyone was saying ' I 'll bring desserts ' and ' I 'll bring this @ @ @ @ @ bring that ' , '' says Mick , 59 , who owns a travel PR @ @ @ @ @ the last couple of days ... there 's been so much talk about this Christmas @ @ @ @ @ one year only , the sensible thing to do is just not to bother .
@ @ @ @ @ old time , you know ? ''

But Mick and Debbie still decided to call off the Boxing Day buffet at their home in Chineham, Hampshire, this week. "Everyone was saying 'I'll bring desserts' and 'I'll bring this' and 'I'll bring that'," says Mick, 59, who owns a travel PR company. "But over the last couple of days... there's been so much talk about this Christmas relaxation that I think for one year only, the sensible thing to do is just not to bother. We can do it any old time, you know?"


bbc--2020-12-17--Maradona's body 'must be conserved' for DNA test, judge rules

After his death on 25 November , Maradona was buried in a private cemetery near Buenos Aires .
A court @ @ @ @ @ the time that his body not be cremated until all necessary forensic tests had been @ @ @

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bbc--2020-12-17--Russia's Putin calls Navalny poisoning inquiry 'a trick'

Mr Putin said the locally produced vaccine was safe and efficient , but it would take time to develop production @ @ @ @ @ would get vaccinated but he was not in the priority group getting it first .

He said the pandemic had created "a sea of problems" for Russia. But there had been worse times, he stressed, noting that in 2000 about one in three Russians was below the official poverty level. Now, he said, the figure was 13.5% - about 20m people - and the goal was to lower it to 6.5% by 2030.


bbc--2020-12-17--Sir Ian McKellen 'euphoric' to receive Covid-19 vaccine

`` Anyone who has lived as long as I have is alive because they have had previous vaccinations , '' @ @ @ @ @

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bbc--2020-12-17--Lockerbie bombing: New suspect soon to be charged - US media

The documentary alleged that Mr Masud had also been linked to a bombing at a disco in West Berlin in @ @ @ @ @ people .
It also reported that he was imprisoned in Libya over his role in @ @ @ @ @ Gaddafi .

The documentary alleged that Mr Masud had also been linked to a bombing at a disco in West Berlin in 1986, which killed three people. It also reported that he was imprisoned in Libya over his role in the 2011 uprising that ousted Gaddafi.


bbc--2020-12-16--Brexit trade talks with India: 'We don't duck the difficult issues'

The UK Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab says that a post Brexit free-trade agreement with India could take many years , @ @ @ @ @ of securing one would be “ enormous ” .
During a three-day trip to India @ @ @ @ @ BBC 's Rajini Vaidyanathan the UK government wouldn ’ t hold back from concerns about @ @ @ @ @ , but said the government wouldn ’ t allow that to “ eclipse broader co-operation @ @

The UK Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab says that a post Brexit free-trade agreement with India could take many years, adding that the mutual benefits of securing one would be “enormous”.
During a three-day trip to India, Mr Raab told the BBC's Rajini Vaidyanathan the UK government wouldn’t hold back from concerns about India's human rights issues, but said the government wouldn’t allow that to “eclipse broader co-operation”.
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bbc--2020-12-17--China biodegradable plastics 'failing to solve pollution crisis'

`` Just because a plastic is biodegradable , that does n't mean it is not single use , '' she @ @ @ @ @ is that if people think a material is biodegradable it gives them a licence to @ @ @ @ @ can still have a negative impact on the environment before it fully degrades . ''

"Just because a plastic is biodegradable, that doesn't mean it is not single use," she said. "The worry is that if people think a material is biodegradable it gives them a licence to litter, and that litter can still have a negative impact on the environment before it fully degrades."


bbc--2020-12-17--China's drinkers develop taste for home-grown wines

`` I think that 's definitely going to be the long-term trend , that more people are going to discover @ @ @ @ @ quality , and good value , '' she says .
`` Chinese consumers are very @ @ @ @ @ on quality , taste and value . ''

"Trust in domestic produced wine, and even trust in imported wine, has always been something that's very much a challenge to the industry, because there was always that fear that it was counterfeit," he says.


bbc--2020-12-17--Man Utd striker Cavani charged by FA over social media post

Last updated on .From the section Man Utd Manchester United 's Edinson Cavani has been charged by the Football Association for a social media post containing a Spanish phrase that is offensive in some contexts .
Cavani , 33 , subsequently deleted the post and apologised when the meaning that could be attached was pointed out .
The striker could be banned for three matches if he is found guilty .
An FA statement , with reference to new guidelines agreed in the summer , said the post was alleged to be `` insulting and/or abusive and/or improper and/or brought @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is also alleged `` that the comment constitutes an aggravated breach '' which `` included reference , whether express or implied , to colour and/or race and/or ethnic origin '' .
Cavani has until Monday , 4 January to provide a response to the misconduct charge which United say they will consider , but repeated their message that there was no malicious intent behind the forward 's post .
`` Manchester United and all of our players are fully committed to the fight against racism and we will continue to work with the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and organisations , and through our own campaigns - in that regard , '' said United in response to the charge .
`` We note the FA decision today to charge Edinson Cavani for his social media reply to a friend 's message of congratulations following the Southampton game .
`` Edinson and the club were clear that there was absolutely no malicious intent behind the message , which he deleted and apologised for as soon as he was informed that it could have been misconstrued .
`` The player and the club @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the FA accordingly . ''
Cavani issued an apology shortly after posting the message on Instagram following United 's win on 29 November .
`` It was intended as an affectionate greeting to a friend , thanking him for his congratulations after the game , '' said the former Napoli and Paris St-Germain striker .
`` The last thing I wanted to do was cause offence to anyone .
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Last updated on .From the section Man Utd
Former Paris St-Germain striker Cavani joined United on a free transfer in October
Manchester United's Edinson Cavani has been charged by the Football Association for a social media post containing a Spanish phrase that is offensive in some contexts.
The Uruguayan sent the message after scoring United's winner at Southampton on 29 November.
Cavani, 33, subsequently deleted the post and apologised when the meaning that could be attached was pointed out.
The striker could be banned for three matches if he is found guilty.
An FA statement, with reference to new guidelines agreed in the summer, said the post was alleged to be "insulting and/or abusive and/or improper and/or brought the game into disrepute".
It is also alleged "that the comment constitutes an aggravated breach" which "included reference, whether express or implied, to colour and/or race and/or ethnic origin".
Cavani has until Monday, 4 January to provide a response to the misconduct charge which United say they will consider, but repeated their message that there was no malicious intent behind the forward's post.
"Manchester United and all of our players are fully committed to the fight against racism and we will continue to work with the FA - along with other governing bodies and organisations, and through our own campaigns - in that regard," said United in response to the charge.
"We note the FA decision today to charge Edinson Cavani for his social media reply to a friend's message of congratulations following the Southampton game.
"Edinson and the club were clear that there was absolutely no malicious intent behind the message, which he deleted and apologised for as soon as he was informed that it could have been misconstrued.
"The player and the club will now consider the charge and respond to the FA accordingly."
Cavani issued an apology shortly after posting the message on Instagram following United's win on 29 November.
"It was intended as an affectionate greeting to a friend, thanking him for his congratulations after the game," said the former Napoli and Paris St-Germain striker.
"The last thing I wanted to do was cause offence to anyone.
"I am completely opposed to racism and deleted the message as soon as it was explained that it can be interpreted differently."


bbc--2020-12-17--Australian Open delayed by three weeks due to coronavirus pandemic

Last updated on .From the section Tennis The Australian Open will start on 8 February next year after being pushed back three weeks because of the coronavirus pandemic .
The four-day men 's qualifying event has been moved to Doha , Qatar and will start on 10 January .
Players will arrive in Melbourne on 15 January for a 14-day quarantine period under local coronavirus rules .
• None Andy Murray column : Athletes speaking out is an important step for change The news was confirmed when the ATP announced the schedule for the first seven weeks of the men @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will start with events in Delray Beach in the United States and Antalya in Turkey on 5 January .
There will be two tournaments in Melbourne starting on 31 January - one of which is the relocated Adelaide International - while a condensed 12-team ATP Cup will take place from 1 to 5 February .
`` The reconfigured calendar for the start of the 2021 season represents a huge collaborative effort across tennis , under challenging circumstances , '' ATP chairman Andrea Gaudenzi said .
`` Health and safety will continue to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
As painstaking negotiations continue between Tennis Australia and the Victorian state government , we do at least now have firm dates for a delayed Australian Open .
There was initial opposition to the quarantine rules from male players , in particular .
They will be tough for elite athletes , in the build-up to a Grand Slam , but nothing like as tough as they are for Australian citizens returning home .
With only 1,000 people allowed into Victoria for the tournament itself , qualifying will take place in the Middle @ @ @ @ @ @ @ scheduled for Dubai .
During 14 days of quarantine , players must stay in their rooms for 19 hours a day : they will be allowed out only for practice , gym work and to dine on site .
According to a recent letter sent to players , and seen by BBC Sport , only one member of their team will be able to join them at the venue .
And for the first week of quarantine , a player must practise with the same partner each day .
Any breaches will be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ including the threat of deportation .
And then after a fortnight , in which players will hopefully have returned five negative Covid PCR tests , they will be free .
There will be no bubble : players will be able to stay and eat where they wish .
The ATP says all tournaments from the European clay-court swing in mid-April are `` planned to take place as originally scheduled '' .
But there are still question marks over what happens after the Australian Open .
The Indian Wells tournament will not take place @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has been investigating whether it can move the Miami Open to the Middle East : a region which will host a lot of tennis in the first quarter of 2021 .
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Last updated on .From the section Tennis
American Sofia Kenin won the first Grand Slam title of her career at the 2020 Australian Open
The Australian Open will start on 8 February next year after being pushed back three weeks because of the coronavirus pandemic.
The first Grand Slam of the 2021 season was scheduled to take place in Melbourne from 18 to 31 January.
The four-day men's qualifying event has been moved to Doha, Qatar and will start on 10 January.
Players will arrive in Melbourne on 15 January for a 14-day quarantine period under local coronavirus rules.
The news was confirmed when the ATP announced the schedule for the first seven weeks of the men's tour next year.
The season will start with events in Delray Beach in the United States and Antalya in Turkey on 5 January.
There will be two tournaments in Melbourne starting on 31 January - one of which is the relocated Adelaide International - while a condensed 12-team ATP Cup will take place from 1 to 5 February.
"The reconfigured calendar for the start of the 2021 season represents a huge collaborative effort across tennis, under challenging circumstances," ATP chairman Andrea Gaudenzi said.
"Health and safety will continue to be paramount as we navigate the challenges ahead."
Analysis
Russell Fuller, BBC tennis correspondent
As painstaking negotiations continue between Tennis Australia and the Victorian state government, we do at least now have firm dates for a delayed Australian Open.
There was initial opposition to the quarantine rules from male players, in particular. They will be tough for elite athletes, in the build-up to a Grand Slam, but nothing like as tough as they are for Australian citizens returning home.
With only 1,000 people allowed into Victoria for the tournament itself, qualifying will take place in the Middle East, with the women's event scheduled for Dubai.
During 14 days of quarantine, players must stay in their rooms for 19 hours a day: they will be allowed out only for practice, gym work and to dine on site.
According to a recent letter sent to players, and seen by BBC Sport, only one member of their team will be able to join them at the venue. And for the first week of quarantine, a player must practise with the same partner each day.
Any breaches will be met with a range of sanctions - including the threat of deportation.
And then after a fortnight, in which players will hopefully have returned five negative Covid PCR tests, they will be free. There will be no bubble: players will be able to stay and eat where they wish.
The ATP says all tournaments from the European clay-court swing in mid-April are "planned to take place as originally scheduled".
But there are still question marks over what happens after the Australian Open. The Indian Wells tournament will not take place in March, and tournament owner IMG has been investigating whether it can move the Miami Open to the Middle East: a region which will host a lot of tennis in the first quarter of 2021.


bbc--2020-12-17--F1: FIA confirms longest Formula 1 season for 2021

Last updated on .From the section Formula 1 Formula 1 's governing body the FIA has confirmed the calendar for the longest season in history next year .
The British Grand Prix at Silverstone will be on 18 July and the Brazilian Grand Prix has been firmed up at Sao Paulo 's historic Interlagos circuit on 14 November .
The calendar is dependent on no further coronavirus pandemic disruption .
F1 has said it is confident it will be able to run a full calendar .
Plans for the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne to be held in an 'F1 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The date previously allocated for the Vietnamese GP , 25 April , is still empty , pending a host country being found .
Hanoi 's maiden grand prix has technically not yet been cancelled , but it will not take place and a replacement will come from one of the tracks that filled in this year as F1 built a primarily European-based season following disruption caused by coronavirus .
Turkey 's Istanbul Park , Portugal 's Portimao and Italy 's Imola track are the leading candidates to replace Vietnam .
Saudi Arabia will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Jeddah as the penultimate grand prix of the year on 28 November .
Melbourne plans to hold the race with fans Australia has been among the more successful countries in dealing with the pandemic , by imposing mask-wearing and social distancing , track-and-trace systems and enforcing a 14-day quarantine on international arrivals .
F1 personnel will be restricted to the track and their hotels and will be transported in between to avoid contact with the local population .
Vietnam 's inaugural race in April was a casualty of the pandemic , as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were all postponed or cancelled .
The removal of Vietnam , which at the time was the first new event introduced by F1 's owners Liberty Media , has been triggered by the arrest on corruption charges of a key official responsible for the race in Hanoi .
F1 had announced plans for the Brazilian Grand Prix to be held at a new track in Rio De Janeiro in 2021 , but the project ran into trouble and a new five-year deal has been signed for the race to continue in Sao Paulo @ @ @ @ @ @ @ strong resemblance to the original 2020 schedule .
The biggest change is the moving of the Dutch Grand Prix from the spring to 5 September , where it follows a week after the neighbouring Belgian event .
The race at the seaside town of Zandvoort had been due to return for the first time since 1985 this April , but was a casualty of the pandemic .
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Last updated on .From the section Formula 1
Britain's Lewis Hamilton will defend his world title in the longest Formula 1 season in history
Formula 1's governing body the FIA has confirmed the calendar for the longest season in history next year.
There will be 23 grands prix held, starting in Australia on 21 March and ending in Abu Dhabi on 6 December.
The British Grand Prix at Silverstone will be on 18 July and the Brazilian Grand Prix has been firmed up at Sao Paulo's historic Interlagos circuit on 14 November.
The calendar is dependent on no further coronavirus pandemic disruption.
F1 has said it is confident it will be able to run a full calendar.
Plans for the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne to be held in an 'F1 biosphere' are already under way.
The date previously allocated for the Vietnamese GP, 25 April, is still empty, pending a host country being found.
Hanoi's maiden grand prix has technically not yet been cancelled, but it will not take place and a replacement will come from one of the tracks that filled in this year as F1 built a primarily European-based season following disruption caused by coronavirus.
Turkey's Istanbul Park, Portugal's Portimao and Italy's Imola track are the leading candidates to replace Vietnam.
Saudi Arabia will make its debut with a street race in Jeddah as the penultimate grand prix of the year on 28 November.
Melbourne plans to hold the race with fans
Australia has been among the more successful countries in dealing with the pandemic, by imposing mask-wearing and social distancing, track-and-trace systems and enforcing a 14-day quarantine on international arrivals.
F1 personnel will be restricted to the track and their hotels and will be transported in between to avoid contact with the local population.
Vietnam's inaugural race in April was a casualty of the pandemic, as the first 10 races of the season were all postponed or cancelled.
The removal of Vietnam, which at the time was the first new event introduced by F1's owners Liberty Media, has been triggered by the arrest on corruption charges of a key official responsible for the race in Hanoi.
F1 had announced plans for the Brazilian Grand Prix to be held at a new track in Rio De Janeiro in 2021, but the project ran into trouble and a new five-year deal has been signed for the race to continue in Sao Paulo until 2025.
The calendar bears a strong resemblance to the original 2020 schedule.
The biggest change is the moving of the Dutch Grand Prix from the spring to 5 September, where it follows a week after the neighbouring Belgian event.
The race at the seaside town of Zandvoort had been due to return for the first time since 1985 this April, but was a casualty of the pandemic.
2021 Formula 1 calendar
21 March Australia (Melbourne)
28 March Bahrain (Sakhir)
11 April China (Shanghai)
25 April TBC
9 May Spain (Barcelona)
23 May Monaco
6 June Azerbaijan (Baku)
13 June Canada (Montreal)
27 June France (Le Castellet)
4 July Austria (Spielberg)
18 July Britain (Silverstone)
1 August Hungary (Hungaroring)
29 August Belgium (Spa)
5 September Netherlands (Zandvoort)
12 September Italy (Monza)
26 September Russia (Sochi)
3 October Singapore (Marina Bay)
10 October Japan (Suzuka)
24 October USA (Austin)
31 October Mexico (Mexico City)
14 November Brazil (Sao Paulo)
28 November Saudi Arabia (Jeddah)
5 December Abu Dhabi (Yas Marina)