prevent rich owners from trying to buy success and distorting the transfer market. Northern Ireland looks bound for the playoffs among the eight best group runners-up after winning 3-0 in San Marino. CMats Hummels was reminded of the responsibilities being a Germany international this week after his pool-jumping stunt. This time, the federation blamed ‘a couple of wrestlers’ for not providing their tax returns in time, which resulted in the delay. We have a code of conduct in place and those who will not follow it, will struggle, says Madan Lal. It summed up India’s woeful preparation, resulting in none of the 24 wrestlers crossing the quarterfinal stage of the world championships, which concluded in Paris last week. We will give whatever the players need but would want them to do well for Delhi and perform for the state. Tottenham playmaker Christian Eriksen had two assists before scoring the fourth goal himself in the 80th. that amount to secure the services of the forward – who will wear Neymar’s vacated number 11 jersey. Meanwhile, USA’s Venus Williams and Sloane Stephens also made it into the next round.