qualifying and maintained its five-point lead over Northern Ireland atop Group C with three rounds left. Vettel has led the championship from the outset in Australia, arriving in Monza seven points clear o. its with coach Sven GroeneveldMaria Sharapova comes up short again Naomi Osaka in CaliforniaNothing comes easy to Maria Sharapova on her grand slam return after a doping ban, but the Russian’s mix of grit and power were enough to see off American teenager Sofia Kenin 7-5 6-2 in the third round of the U. Meanwhile, USA’s Venus Williams and Sloane Stephens also made it into the next round. The Czechs had leveled Werner’s fourth-minute goal in the 78th when Hertha Berlin midfielder Vladimir Darida fired in a stunning shot. No explanation was given as to why Mbappe was initially signed on loan, but local media said it was an attempt to spread the payment to ensure PSG do not fall foul of FFP rules. — Mahela Jayawardena2 September 2017 Wishing you love and warmth on #EidulAdha, may your life be filled with joy and jubilations on the blessed occasion and always. TRANSFERS THAT DIDN’T HAPPENDespite speculation and expectations of certain players making moves, and with many suitors in place, some deals never took place. The deal however may be a mere method of booking the youngster’s services for the club, as the deal presents an option of a future purchase worth 180 million Euros for the teen. PSG signed French teenager Kylian Mbappe fro Monaco for a reported 180 million euros and before that.