Sergio Reguilon and Gavi of Spain celebrate their side's victory after the Uefa Nations League semi-final against Italy at San Siro on October 06, 2021 in Milan, Italy. Getty Images
Sergio Reguilon and Gavi of Spain celebrate their side's victory after the Uefa Nations League semi-final against Italy at San Siro on October 06, 2021 in Milan, Italy. Getty Images
Gavi of Spain runs with the ball. Getty Images
Gavi of Spain runs with the ball. Getty Images
Giorgio Chiellini of Italy competes for the ball with Gavi of Spain. Getty Images
Giorgio Chiellini of Italy competes for the ball with Gavi of Spain. Getty Images
Jorginho and Giorgio Chiellini of Italy compete for the ball with Gavi of Spain. Getty Images
Jorginho and Giorgio Chiellini of Italy compete for the ball with Gavi of Spain. Getty Images
Marco Verratti of Italy competes for the ball with Gavi of Spain. Getty Images
Marco Verratti of Italy competes for the ball with Gavi of Spain. Getty Images
Jorginho of Italy competes for the ball with Gavi of Spain. Getty Images
Jorginho of Italy competes for the ball with Gavi of Spain. Getty Images
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Soccer Football - UEFA Nations League - Semi Final - Italy v Spain - San Siro, Milan, Italy - October 6, 2021 Spain coach Luis Enrique celebrates with Gavi after the match REUTERS / Alessandro Garofalo
Italy's Moise Kean, left, greets Spain's Gavi. AP Photo
Italy's Moise Kean, left, greets Spain's Gavi. AP Photo
Spain midfielder Pablo Gavi. AFP
Spain midfielder Pablo Gavi. AFP
Spain's Gavi, left, and Italy's Alessandro Bastoni vie for the ball. AP Photo
Spain's Gavi, left, and Italy's Alessandro Bastoni vie for the ball. AP Photo
Ferran Torres of Spain celebrates with Gavi and teammates after scoring their side's first goal. Getty Images
Ferran Torres of Spain celebrates with Gavi and teammates after scoring their side's first goal. Getty Images

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Gavi the 'future' after becoming Spain's youngest ever player, says Luis Enrique

Barcelona tyro, 17, instrumental in 2-1 Nations League semi-final victory

Steve Luckings
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October 07, 2021

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Luis Enrique hailed Barcelona teenager Gavi as Spain's "future and present" after the midfielder became the national team's youngest ever player in Wednesday's Nations League win over Italy.

At 17 years and 62 days old, Gavi became Spain's youngest cap in 85 years when he to took the San Siro field for the 2-1 victory which put Spain in Sunday's final, ending the Azzurri's world record 37-match unbeaten run.

His national team coach is convinced not only that he has a long future with La Roja, but that he can slot in right now.

"He's a player who can play between the lines, doesn't lose ball, has good technique, and is physical," Luis Enrique told reporters.

"We knew what he would bring; personality, willingness to play, courage. Nothing is too much for him. He is a very complete player.

"He can be the future of this team, but he can also be its present too because he has the personality to play at this level."

Gavi broke the record held by Angel Zubieta Redondo, who donned the Spain jersey for the first time in a 1936 friendly against Czechoslovakia age 17 years and 284 days old.

He was named in the starting line-up for the match despite only making five La Liga appearances for Barca.

Match-winner Ferran Torres also praised the young tyro and predicted a bright future.

"He's young, and off the pitch he's quiet, almost timid and shy," said Torres, who scored both of Spain's goals.

"But we saw on the pitch what kind of player he can be."

Italy v Spain ratings

ITALY RATINGS: Gianluigi Donnarumma – 6. Made an uncharacteristic error just after Spain broke the deadlock, juggling Alonso’s long range shot onto the woodwork and needing Bonucci’s clearance to keep it out. Couldn’t do much about either goals. Getty Images
ITALY RATINGS: Gianluigi Donnarumma – 6. Made an uncharacteristic error just after Spain broke the deadlock, juggling Alonso’s long range shot onto the woodwork and needing Bonucci’s clearance to keep it out. Couldn’t do much about either goals. Getty Images
Giovanni Di Lorenzo – 6. Beat Azpilicueta to get a low header to threaten Simon’s near post. Getty Images
Giovanni Di Lorenzo – 6. Beat Azpilicueta to get a low header to threaten Simon’s near post. Getty Images
Leonardo Bonucci – 3 A short-lived display by the Juve man. Should have done a lot better to stop Oyarzabal’s cross. Made a vital clearance as his goalkeeper struggled to stop Alonso’s shot but saw a second yellow just before half time. Should have known better with a yellow card early on. Getty Images
Leonardo Bonucci – 3 A short-lived display by the Juve man. Should have done a lot better to stop Oyarzabal’s cross. Made a vital clearance as his goalkeeper struggled to stop Alonso’s shot but saw a second yellow just before half time. Should have known better with a yellow card early on. Getty Images
Alessandro Bastoni – 5. Chosen to start instead of Chiellini, and Roberto Mancinci might have been regretting that as the centre-back was often caught out of position. Not helped with Bonucci’s sending off. Getty Images
Alessandro Bastoni – 5. Chosen to start instead of Chiellini, and Roberto Mancinci might have been regretting that as the centre-back was often caught out of position. Not helped with Bonucci’s sending off. Getty Images
Emerson – 6. A few positive glimpses early on but caught ball watching and lost his man as Torres doubled Spain’s lead. Getty Images
Emerson – 6. A few positive glimpses early on but caught ball watching and lost his man as Torres doubled Spain’s lead. Getty Images
Nicolo Barella – 5. Another player to struggle against Spain’s midfield with a measly 15 passes all game. Getty Images
Nicolo Barella – 5. Another player to struggle against Spain’s midfield with a measly 15 passes all game. Getty Images
Jorginho – 6. Quiet first half but endured quite the feisty restart, colliding with Torres and Gavi in a physical display in the middle as he took things into his own hands and looked to use his experience to inspire his side. Subbed off soon after. Getty Images
Jorginho – 6. Quiet first half but endured quite the feisty restart, colliding with Torres and Gavi in a physical display in the middle as he took things into his own hands and looked to use his experience to inspire his side. Subbed off soon after. Getty Images
Marco Verratti – 5. An anonymous player in midfield for Italy throughout the second half and struggled to deal with Spain’s trio. Reuters
Marco Verratti – 5. An anonymous player in midfield for Italy throughout the second half and struggled to deal with Spain’s trio. Reuters
Federico Chiesa – 7. The in-form striker could have got his team ahead within five minutes with an early shot to Simon’s right side. Produced a storming run with minutes left to beaten Spain’s defence and lay the ball on a plate for Pellegrini. Getty Images
Federico Chiesa – 7. The in-form striker could have got his team ahead within five minutes with an early shot to Simon’s right side. Produced a storming run with minutes left to beaten Spain’s defence and lay the ball on a plate for Pellegrini. Getty Images
Federico Bernardeschi – 6. With no Ciro Immobile, Bernardeschi started as a false nine and forced Simon low with an effort. Sacrificed at half-time as Italy looked to salvage their unbeaten run. Getty Images
Federico Bernardeschi – 6. With no Ciro Immobile, Bernardeschi started as a false nine and forced Simon low with an effort. Sacrificed at half-time as Italy looked to salvage their unbeaten run. Getty Images
Lorenzo Insigne – 6. Could have celebrated his 50th cap for his country with a goal but was unable to convert in Italy’s best chance in the first half when he was left unmarked. Getty Images
Lorenzo Insigne – 6. Could have celebrated his 50th cap for his country with a goal but was unable to convert in Italy’s best chance in the first half when he was left unmarked. Getty Images
SUB: Giorgio Chiellini (Bernardeschi, 45’) – 6. Came on at half-time following Bonucci’s second yellow as Italy looked for experience to find a way back in. Looked like a damage limitation option for most of the second half but saw Chiesa run onto his clearance and spark the break to give Italy some hope. Getty Images
SUB: Giorgio Chiellini (Bernardeschi, 45’) – 6. Came on at half-time following Bonucci’s second yellow as Italy looked for experience to find a way back in. Looked like a damage limitation option for most of the second half but saw Chiesa run onto his clearance and spark the break to give Italy some hope. Getty Images
SUB: Moise Kean (Insigne, 58’) – 5. A last minute call-up as Mancini struggled to name a striker in his team but struggled to see much of the ball. Getty Images
SUB: Moise Kean (Insigne, 58’) – 5. A last minute call-up as Mancini struggled to name a striker in his team but struggled to see much of the ball. Getty Images
SUB: Lorenzo Pellegrini (Jorginho, 64’) – 6. Madeno mistake when faced one-on-one with Unai Simon. Getty Images
SUB: Lorenzo Pellegrini (Jorginho, 64’) – 6. Madeno mistake when faced one-on-one with Unai Simon. Getty Images
SUB: Davide Calabria (Barella, 72’) – N/R. A late addition to Mancini’s squad and replaced a quiet Barella, but a matter of coming on too late. Getty Images
SUB: Davide Calabria (Barella, 72’) – N/R. A late addition to Mancini’s squad and replaced a quiet Barella, but a matter of coming on too late. Getty Images
SPAIN RATINGS: Unai Simon – 6. Did well when he faced both Chiesa’s and Bernardeschi’s low shots. Faced with a one-on-one situation with Chiesa but was always at a disadvantage as he slotted it to Pellegrini. Getty Images
SPAIN RATINGS: Unai Simon – 6. Did well when he faced both Chiesa’s and Bernardeschi’s low shots. Faced with a one-on-one situation with Chiesa but was always at a disadvantage as he slotted it to Pellegrini. Getty Images
Cesar Azpilicueta – 7. The experience right-back looked surprised as Di Lorenzo ran in front and got his low header on target just before the 30-minute mark, but it was largely a comfortable display for the Chelsea defender. Booked. Getty Images
Cesar Azpilicueta – 7. The experience right-back looked surprised as Di Lorenzo ran in front and got his low header on target just before the 30-minute mark, but it was largely a comfortable display for the Chelsea defender. Booked. Getty Images
Aymeric Laporte – 7. His international career with Spain is still in the early stages after his switch for the summer but Laporte looked to be a strong addition when needed. EPA
Aymeric Laporte – 7. His international career with Spain is still in the early stages after his switch for the summer but Laporte looked to be a strong addition when needed. EPA
Pau Torres – 5. Didn’t have much to do as Spain dominated large parts of the game but made a feeble attempt at stopping Chiesa’s counter attack for the goal. EPA
Pau Torres – 5. Didn’t have much to do as Spain dominated large parts of the game but made a feeble attempt at stopping Chiesa’s counter attack for the goal. EPA
Marcos Alonso – 8. Played some lovely balls for Sarabia to run onto in the early stages and was no surprise to see the goal come from him and Oyarzabal. Could have made it 2-0 just seconds later, hitting the woodwork when Donnarumma was unable to stop it. Getty Images
Marcos Alonso – 8. Played some lovely balls for Sarabia to run onto in the early stages and was no surprise to see the goal come from him and Oyarzabal. Could have made it 2-0 just seconds later, hitting the woodwork when Donnarumma was unable to stop it. Getty Images
Koke – 7. All over the pitch as Spain’s midfield trio contrasted to their opposition and a large part in why so many attacks came from the left wing. Gave plenty of support to Alonso to attack. Getty Images
Koke – 7. All over the pitch as Spain’s midfield trio contrasted to their opposition and a large part in why so many attacks came from the left wing. Gave plenty of support to Alonso to attack. Getty Images
Sergio Busquets – 7. Unlike his counterpart, the 33-year-old put in a captain’s display to cement a strong midfield for his country. AFP
Sergio Busquets – 7. Unlike his counterpart, the 33-year-old put in a captain’s display to cement a strong midfield for his country. AFP
Gavi – 7. A surprise start for the young midfielder as he became Spain’s youngest debutant at just 17. He was seemingly nervous in the first few minutes, losing the ball for Chiesa’s shot but did well to force Veratti wide and read Insigne’s free-kick to stop a training ground move coming to fruition. Proved to be a player Italy struggled to keep quiet. Getty Images
Gavi – 7. A surprise start for the young midfielder as he became Spain’s youngest debutant at just 17. He was seemingly nervous in the first few minutes, losing the ball for Chiesa’s shot but did well to force Veratti wide and read Insigne’s free-kick to stop a training ground move coming to fruition. Proved to be a player Italy struggled to keep quiet. Getty Images
Pablo Sarabia – 7. With Luis Enrique unable to name Gerard Moreno and Alvaro Morata in his squad, Sarabia came in to support a makeshift front line and linked up well in the opening stages with Alonso. Did well in the build up of Spain’s second to hold up and shield the ball from Bastoni and lay it out for Oyarzabal. Booked. Getty Images
Pablo Sarabia – 7. With Luis Enrique unable to name Gerard Moreno and Alvaro Morata in his squad, Sarabia came in to support a makeshift front line and linked up well in the opening stages with Alonso. Did well in the build up of Spain’s second to hold up and shield the ball from Bastoni and lay it out for Oyarzabal. Booked. Getty Images
Ferran Torres – 8. Continued to add to his international tally of goals for Spain as he karate-kicked Oyarzabal’s ball into the net. Made no mistake doubling his country’s lead on the half-time whistle. Subbed minutes after the restart for a foot injury. Getty Images
Ferran Torres – 8. Continued to add to his international tally of goals for Spain as he karate-kicked Oyarzabal’s ball into the net. Made no mistake doubling his country’s lead on the half-time whistle. Subbed minutes after the restart for a foot injury. Getty Images
Mikel Oyarzabal – 8. Part of a partnership made in heaven as twice he delivered the perfect crosses for Torres. Beat Bonucci for the first and a looping ball for the second. Couldn’t get his header on target for what would have been a deserved goal. Booked. AP Photo
Mikel Oyarzabal – 8. Part of a partnership made in heaven as twice he delivered the perfect crosses for Torres. Beat Bonucci for the first and a looping ball for the second. Couldn’t get his header on target for what would have been a deserved goal. Booked. AP Photo
SUB: Yeremi Pino (Torres 49’) – 6 Played in Oyarzabal minutes after coming into the game. Produced a lovely ball for Alonso, which forced an excellent save by Donnarumma. Inexperience could be blamed as he headed Chiellini’s clearance to Pau Torres whose poor effort to clear sparked Italy’s goal. Booked. AFP
SUB: Yeremi Pino (Torres 49’) – 6 Played in Oyarzabal minutes after coming into the game. Produced a lovely ball for Alonso, which forced an excellent save by Donnarumma. Inexperience could be blamed as he headed Chiellini’s clearance to Pau Torres whose poor effort to clear sparked Italy’s goal. Booked. AFP
SUB: Bryan Gil (Sarabia 75’) – N/R. A late addition to the matchday squad following Marcos Llorente’s injury. Getty Images
SUB: Bryan Gil (Sarabia 75’) – N/R. A late addition to the matchday squad following Marcos Llorente’s injury. Getty Images
SUB: Sergi Roberto (Gavi, 83’) – N/R. Brought on as Spain looked to defend their lead following Italy’s goal. AFP
SUB: Sergi Roberto (Gavi, 83’) – N/R. Brought on as Spain looked to defend their lead following Italy’s goal. AFP
SUB: Mikel Merino (Koke 75’) – N/R. Couldn’t make the desired impact as Spain looked to see out the game. AFP
SUB: Mikel Merino (Koke 75’) – N/R. Couldn’t make the desired impact as Spain looked to see out the game. AFP

Torres expects to be available for Sunday’s final after limping off injured after his first-half brace in Milan.

Luis Enrique said Torres’ withdrawal early in the second period was a precautionary measure.

And the in-form 21-year-old – who now has 12 international goals in 21 outings following two assists from Mikel Oyarzabal – already has his sights set on helping his country lift silverware.

“We knew it was a special match, we fell in the semi-finals of the European Championship and what better way to beat them at home in another semi-final,” said Torres, according to Marca.

“I am happy for the team. I believe that perseverance and training make the results arrive.

“I had a few minor annoyances [with injury] but I’m already thinking about the final.”

Luis Enrique added: “I’m not sure how Ferran will be.

“He had a knock in the first half and another in the second half so we decided to take no risks.”

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One of Basquiat’s paintings, the vibrant Cabra (1981–82), now hangs in Louvre Abu Dhabi temporarily, on loan from the Guggenheim Abu Dhabi. 

The latter museum is not open physically, but has assembled a collection and puts together a series of events called Talking Art, such as this discussion, moderated by writer Chaedria LaBouvier. 

It's something of a Basquiat season in Abu Dhabi at the moment. Last week, The Radiant Child, a documentary on Basquiat was shown at Manarat Al Saadiyat, and tonight (April 18) the Guggenheim Abu Dhabi is throwing the re-creation of a party tonight, of the legendary Canal Zone party thrown in 1979, which epitomised the collaborative scene of the time. It was at Canal Zone that Basquiat met prominent members of the art world and moved from unknown graffiti artist into someone in the spotlight.  

“We’ve invited local resident arists, we’ll have spray cans at the ready,” says curator Maisa Al Qassemi of the Guggenheim Abu Dhabi. 

Guggenheim Abu Dhabi's Canal Zone Remix is at Manarat Al Saadiyat, Thursday April 18, from 8pm. Free entry to all. Basquiat's Cabra is on view at Louvre Abu Dhabi until October

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SANCTIONED
  • Kirill Shamalov, Russia's youngest billionaire and previously married to Putin's daughter Katarina
  • Petr Fradkov, head of recently sanctioned Promsvyazbank and son of former head of Russian Foreign Intelligence, the FSB. 
  • Denis Bortnikov, Deputy President of Russia's largest bank VTB. He is the son of Alexander Bortnikov, head of the FSB which was responsible for the poisoning of political activist Alexey Navalny in August 2020 with banned chemical agent novichok.  
  • Yury Slyusar, director of United Aircraft Corporation, a major aircraft manufacturer for the Russian military.
  • Elena Aleksandrovna Georgieva, chair of the board of Novikombank, a state-owned defence conglomerate.
GIANT REVIEW

Starring: Amir El-Masry, Pierce Brosnan

Director: Athale

Rating: 4/5

Water waste

In the UAE’s arid climate, small shrubs, bushes and flower beds usually require about six litres of water per square metre, daily. That increases to 12 litres per square metre a day for small trees, and 300 litres for palm trees.

Horticulturists suggest the best time for watering is before 8am or after 6pm, when water won't be dried up by the sun.

A global report published by the Water Resources Institute in August, ranked the UAE 10th out of 164 nations where water supplies are most stretched.

The Emirates is the world’s third largest per capita water consumer after the US and Canada.

Desert Warrior

Starring: Anthony Mackie, Aiysha Hart, Ben Kingsley

Director: Rupert Wyatt

Rating: 3/5

From Zero

Artist: Linkin Park

Label: Warner Records

Number of tracks: 11

Rating: 4/5

MATCH INFO

What: Brazil v South Korea
When: Tonight, 5.30pm
Where: Mohamed bin Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi
Tickets: www.ticketmaster.ae

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Timeline

2012-2015

The company offers payments/bribes to win key contracts in the Middle East

May 2017

The UK SFO officially opens investigation into Petrofac’s use of agents, corruption, and potential bribery to secure contracts

September 2021

Petrofac pleads guilty to seven counts of failing to prevent bribery under the UK Bribery Act

October 2021

Court fines Petrofac £77 million for bribery. Former executive receives a two-year suspended sentence 

December 2024

Petrofac enters into comprehensive restructuring to strengthen the financial position of the group

May 2025

The High Court of England and Wales approves the company’s restructuring plan

July 2025

The Court of Appeal issues a judgment challenging parts of the restructuring plan

August 2025

Petrofac issues a business update to execute the restructuring and confirms it will appeal the Court of Appeal decision

October 2025

Petrofac loses a major TenneT offshore wind contract worth €13 billion. Holding company files for administration in the UK. Petrofac delisted from the London Stock Exchange

November 2025

180 Petrofac employees laid off in the UAE

Full Party in the Park line-up

2pm – Andreah

3pm – Supernovas

4.30pm – The Boxtones

5.30pm – Lighthouse Family

7pm – Step On DJs

8pm – Richard Ashcroft

9.30pm – Chris Wright

10pm – Fatboy Slim

11pm – Hollaphonic

 

Dhadak

Director: Shashank Khaitan

Starring: Janhvi Kapoor, Ishaan Khattar, Ashutosh Rana

Stars: 3

IF YOU GO

The flights

FlyDubai flies direct from Dubai to Skopje in five hours from Dh1,314 return including taxes. Hourly buses from Skopje to Ohrid take three hours.

The tours

English-speaking guided tours of Ohrid town and the surrounding area are organised by Cultura 365; these cost €90 (Dh386) for a one-day trip including driver and guide and €100 a day (Dh429) for two people. 

The hotels

Villa St Sofija in the old town of Ohrid, twin room from $54 (Dh198) a night.

St Naum Monastery, on the lake 30km south of Ohrid town, has updated its pilgrims' quarters into a modern 3-star hotel, with rooms overlooking the monastery courtyard and lake. Double room from $60 (Dh 220) a night.

 

Essentials

The flights
Etihad and Emirates fly direct from the UAE to Delhi from about Dh950 return including taxes.
The hotels
Double rooms at Tijara Fort-Palace cost from 6,670 rupees (Dh377), including breakfast.
Doubles at Fort Bishangarh cost from 29,030 rupees (Dh1,641), including breakfast. Doubles at Narendra Bhawan cost from 15,360 rupees (Dh869). Doubles at Chanoud Garh cost from 19,840 rupees (Dh1,122), full board. Doubles at Fort Begu cost from 10,000 rupees (Dh565), including breakfast.
The tours 
Amar Grover travelled with Wild Frontiers. A tailor-made, nine-day itinerary via New Delhi, with one night in Tijara and two nights in each of the remaining properties, including car/driver, costs from £1,445 (Dh6,968) per person.

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Another way to earn air miles

In addition to the Emirates and Etihad programmes, there is the Air Miles Middle East card, which offers members the ability to choose any airline, has no black-out dates and no restrictions on seat availability. Air Miles is linked up to HSBC credit cards and can also be earned through retail partners such as Spinneys, Sharaf DG and The Toy Store.

An Emirates Dubai-London round-trip ticket costs 180,000 miles on the Air Miles website. But customers earn these ‘miles’ at a much faster rate than airline miles. Adidas offers two air miles per Dh1 spent. Air Miles has partnerships with websites as well, so booking.com and agoda.com offer three miles per Dh1 spent.

“If you use your HSBC credit card when shopping at our partners, you are able to earn Air Miles twice which will mean you can get that flight reward faster and for less spend,” says Paul Lacey, the managing director for Europe, Middle East and India for Aimia, which owns and operates Air Miles Middle East.

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