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DT 28 WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2016 Sport Japan forward Keisuke Honda (R) controls the ball against Saudi Arabia during their 2018 World Cup Asian qualifier Group B match at Saitama Stadium yesterday AFP Saudi fury as Japan boost WC hopes • AFP, Saitama Japan beat Saudi Arabia 2-1 in a foul-tempered qualifier Tuesday as a debatable Hiroshi Kiyotake penalty boosted their hopes of qualifying for a sixth successive World Cup in 2018. The Blue Samurai drew level with the Group B leaders on 10 points after a tempestuous clash in Saitama, where Kiyotake’s spot kick and a Genki Haraguchi effort eased the pressure on under-fire coach Vahid Halilhodzic. Saudi Arabia pulled a late goal back through Omar Othman but it was not enough for the visitors to rescue a draw. “Credit to the players for beating a good Saudi team,” said Halilhodzic, whose future has been plunged into doubt after a poor run of form during the Asian qualifying campaign. “This is a big victory for us but it was a deserved one,” added the Franco-Bosnian after his side improved to 10 points from five games, with five remaining. We have had to stay strong to come back from some difficult situations and no doubt there will be more to overcome before we get to Russia.”• Guardiola’s sex ban got best out of Messi says Nasri • AFP, Paris Notoriously obsessive taskmaster Pep Guardiola got the most out of Lionel Messi when they were together at Barcelona by banning the world’s best player from having sex after midnight. That was the claim by Samir Nasri, who was shipped off by the now Manchester City boss on loan to Sevilla for allegedly being overweight. Nasri, who is now flourishing in Spain with Sevilla, revealed just how far Guardiola goes to get his players in peak condition for a match. “Guardiola tells his players that if they want to have sex, keep it before midnight because you need a good night’s sleep,” the City outcast told French television channel L’Equipe. “He claims he said it to Messi and that after that he didn’t get injured anymore,” the former France international said. “(Robert) Lewandowski was on the bench (at Bundesliga champion Bayern Munich) and he was made to understand too.” • Vieira tribute as Lampard ends New York City stay • Reuters, New York New York City coach Patrick Vieira saluted Frank Lampard after the former England and Chelsea midfielder announced on Monday he will be leaving the Major League Soccer team when his contract expires next month. The 38-year-old Lampard, signed in 2014, suffered with injuries during his time in the U.S. but scored 15 goals in 31 appearances for New York City. “Everybody talks about Frank’s goalscoring record but I can tell you, after a year of working with him, he brings so much more to a team than just goals,” former France midfielder Vieira told the club website (www.nycfc.com). “What Frank has brought to the locker room is something just as important, his experience, his elite mentality and his mentorship for the younger members of our squad have helped us greatly this year.” Lampard, Chelsea’s all-time record scorer with 211 goals, claimed New York City’s maiden hat-trick against the Colorado Rapids in July as the club reached the playoffs for the first time. “As my time at NYCFC comes to an end I would like to thank so many people for the kindness and support they have shown me,” he said. “My team mates have been a pleasure to play alongside, the amazing fans have given me incredible support and backing. “I have very much enjoyed my time and I am very grateful to have had the opportunity to play for such a great club and in such an incredible city,” added Lampard. “I leave with many great memories as I embark on the next stage of my career and I’ll be making an announcement very soon.” Lampard won three Premier League titles and the 2012 Champions League with Chelsea and scored 29 goals in 106 appearances for England. New York City’s sporting director Claudio Reyna echoed Vieira’s sentiments. “On and off the pitch he has been a fantastic ambassador,” Reyna said. “I would tell any young player to watch Frank, to see how he’s conducted himself over the last two years and to use that as inspiration as to how an elite, professional footballer should approach the game,” he added. “From the second he walked through the door he’s set the example. Frank will always be part of the history of this club and we thank him for playing an important role in so many special moments in our young history.” • My United days could soon be up, says Carrick • AFP, Manchester Manchester United midfielder Michael Carrick says this could be his last season at the club and backed world-record signing Paul Pogba to showcase his “very special” talent. The veteran playmaker has mainly been used in cup competitions this season under Jose Mourinho, although he did start United’s last league game and is in contention for only his second Premier League start of the campaign this weekend against Arsenal. Asked if he would like to remain at Old Trafford beyond this season, the former England international told Sky Sports: “Yeah, but I’m 35 now and I have to be realistic. “I’m not going to make predictions about what is going to be happening next season. “We are not even at Christmas yet and I just want to play as many games as I can and see how I’m feeling, how the body is feeling. “That is the biggest gauge to see if I can still do it, if I feel I can still do it and the manager feels that. “There is a lot of things to come into the equation, so I’m not going to be making any rash judgements just yet.”•
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