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Atletico coach Simeone says he’ll rest some starters for Copa del Rey opener
Madrid, Oct 29 (IANS) Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone revealed on Monday that he was planning to rest some of his regular starters for the upcoming Copa del Rey match against fourth-tier Spanish league football club Sant Andreu, while giving other players a chance to prove their mettle.
The Argentine coach is looking to use Tuesday’s match to build on his side’s 4-0 UEFA Champions League win over Borussia Dortmund and the 2-0 La Liga win against Real Sociedad, reports Efe.
“We’ve got two games in which we have to compete with focus, and where the boys who haven’t had as many minutes can find those minutes that they and the coach need to see positive things,” Simeone said at a press conference.
“The game is important. We have to take tomorrow’s match in the direction we want it to go and I hope that the boys that aren’t playing as much have a good game,” he added.
“Those who’ve had less minutes need to get involved and understand the club’s needs, and to show the talent that has brought them to Atletico,” he added.
However, Simeone declined to comment on the situation of Portuguese winger Gelson Martins, who has made only three appearances with the Rojiblancos since joining the club over the summer.
The coach said expectations in the Copa del Rey were high for Martins, Croatian forward Nikola Kalinic and Spanish left winger Víctor “vitolo” Machin.
Earlier Monday, French striker Antoine Griezmann took a rest day and did not join the team’s training session, while injured defender Jose Maria Gimenez was still out and Diego Godin did recovery work.
Defender Lucas Hernandez remained in the gym Monday, after discomfort forced him to retire at the half during the game against Real Sociedad.
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Dr. Abhishek Verma Dedicates a Shelter in Memory of His Mother, Veena Verma, at KGMU; Inaugurated by Daughter Nicolle Verma
World-renowned business tycoon Dr. Abhishek Verma has supported Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission. In memory of his mother, Late Veena Verma, who was a 3 term Rajya Sabha MP.
Dr. Verma dedicated a state-of-the-art free permanent shelter for the attendants of patients at KGMU Medical University, Lucknow, under the aegis of Vijay Shree Foundation. His daughter, Nicolle Verma, inaugurated the shelter.
During the event, Foodman Vishal Singh honored Nicolle Verma by presenting her with a memento. Mrs. Nidhi Sharma and Avantika Yadav, associated with the organization, welcomed her with garlands. Following this, Nicolle Verma distributed essential items to the attendants and also handed out fruits. She became emotional remembering her grandmother on her birth anniversary.
On this occasion, she also inaugurated the “Veena Verma Sevalaya” in memory of her grandmother, Veena Verma, to serve the attendants. She expressed, “I feel proud that my family is engaged in nation-building as well as social service. Today, in collaboration with Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh Ji, I feel immensely proud to dedicate this shelter for the poor, helpless, and needy attendants of patients battling serious illnesses like cancer. I am honored to be associated with the Hunger-Free World Mission for humanity.”
Inspired by the continuous humanitarian service provided by Vijay Shree Foundation over the past 17 years, Nicolle Verma donated 10 lakh rupees to support the cause. The purpose of this donation is to ensure that services continue for the needy attendants of patients suffering from severe illnesses in hospitals, as facilitated by Foodman Vishal Singh.
It is noteworthy that Dr. Abhishek Verma’s family has a legacy of public and philanthropic service. They are helping millions to carry forward the values and service work of their parents. On the occasion of his mother’s birth anniversary, Dr. Abhishek Verma dedicated this state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College to serve the attendants of patients through the Vijay Shree Foundation.
Supporting Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission, Dr. Abhishek Verma assured that he would continually support keeping this flame of humanity alive. He also promised to assist in providing medicines to the helpless patients.
Continuing her grandmother’s legacy of service, Nicolle Verma personally served food to the needy patients and attendants. She said, “It is our good fortune to have received the joy of doing this noble work today through Foodman Vishal Singh. I have taken another step forward in carrying my family’s values and cooperation by joining hands with the Vijay Shree Foundation. My father taught me to serve and help the needy, and I feel happy when I bring a smile to someone’s face.”
On the birth anniversary of the late Veena Verma, the event organizer, Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh, said, “We feel proud and happy that Dr. Abhishek Verma, a globally renowned business tycoon, has extended his support to uplift our country from the hunger index. Today, on his mother’s birth anniversary, he inaugurated a state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College, which will always be helpful for the needy attendants of patients. It is a pleasure for me and the organization to receive the affection of Mr. Verma.”
The event was attended by General Manager Verma Family Office Hemant Garg, Sonu Rajput, and the organization’s volunteers, including Sandeep Singh, Parmeshwar Ji, Prashant Rao Gautam, Balram Singh, Ramesh Chaudhary, Suman, Jeetu, Anil, Suraj, Vinay, Manish Bhadauria, Manas Mehrotra, Vivek, Apurv, Happy, and others.