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Qatar's pavilion at the Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP30), held in Belem, Brazil, has organised a panel discussion entitled "National Communications in Support of Climate Action."The discussion featured a number of international experts and specialists in climate reporting and transparency systems. The session aimed to highlight the vital role of national communications and climate reports in enhancing transparency and improving countries' readiness to develop effective policies for mitigating and adapting to climate change, as well as aligning national efforts with the commitments of the Paris Agreement.The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change presented an overview of Qatar's efforts in updating its national reports and enhancing its readiness to comply with the requirements of the enhanced transparency framework under the Paris Agreement.The ministry emphasised the importance of exchanging experiences among countries to improve the quality of climate reports and support global climate action. During the session, participants discussed the importance of preparing national communications and periodic reports for States Parties, the role of accurate data in supporting decision-making, and highlighted the relationship between national communications, nationally determined contributions and national adaptation plans.They also reviewed the challenges related to capacity building and strengthening transparency systems in developing countries, and international cooperation mechanisms for developing climate reporting capacities.

Joao Neves’ late winner returned Paris Saint-Germain to the top of Ligue 1 as they beat Lyon 3-2 on Sunday, while Emanuel Emegha netted a brace as Strasbourg defeated Lille.PSG had gone into the weekend’s action in top spot, but were knocked off it by archrivals Marseille who beat Brest 3-0 on Saturday to edge ahead by a point.The chance to restore their lead seemed to have slipped by Luis Enrique’s side until Neves’ 95th-minute header at the Groupama Stadium.Reigning champions PSG now sit on 27 points, two clear of second-placed Marseille.“Resilience is a word I like,” said PSG coach Luis Enrique.He added: “We showed the right mentality to win this match. It’s important because in adversity, we win, and we are first in Ligue 1.”This win acted as a pick-me-up for PSG after their midweek Champions League defeat to Bayern Munich.Late defeat condemned Lyon to seventh spot, seven points off the leaders. The visitors went ahead on 26 minutes as Warren Zaire-Emery raced onto Vitinha’s ball over the top.Lacking options in the middle for a square pass, the 19-year-old instead decided to unleash a rasping drive which flew past Dominik Greif at his near post.Lyon responded four minutes later as Afonso Moreira sprung the PSG offside trap with a run from deep, before slotting past Lucas Chevalier.But the hosts’ joy turned to fury inside three minutes as PSG retook the lead via a crisp Khvicha Kvaratskhelia finish.Lyon players swiftly gathered around the referee to protest Vitinha’s challenge on Tanner Tessman to win the ball back, before teeing up the Georgian.The Portuguese seemed to go straight through the back of Tessman, but after a VAR review the strike was validated.A decision which resulted in assistant coach Jorge Maciel earning himself a yellow card for his reaction.“We need to talk about video refereeing. French football has an incredible league, but to have a real product, you need three teams on the pitch doing their job,” Maciel fumed after the match.Nicolas Tagliafico struck the PSG woodwork four minutes before the interval as Lyon went into the break bemoaning their luck.But Ainsley Maitland-Niles soothed those frustrations five minutes into the second half with a superb lofted finish from Tyler Morton’s ball over the top.The match then tightened up after that 24-minute flurry, which resulted in four goals, as both sides rang the changes.PSG suddenly found themselves on red alert on 80 minutes as Chevalier and his defence were required to pull off some last-ditch heroics to deny Lyon.Tagliafico was dismissed in injury time after picking up a second yellow for tussling with Lee Kang-in off the ball.The resulting free-kick went behind for a corner, and from that set-piece the diminutive Neves popped up to stun the hosts.After missing Strasbourg’s last five league outings with a thigh issue, Emegha returned with a bang as he fired the hosts to 2-0 victory over Lille.His goals either side of half-time lifted Liam Rosenior’s side to fourth place on 22 points.Lille dropped to fifth after falling to their fourth defeat of the campaign, and now trail Strasbourg by two points.“This match was similar to some of our recent matches,” Lille coach Bruno Genesio said.“You can’t say that we played very badly or that the opposition were superior to us. We made mistakes that cost us dearly and we lacked variety and initiative.”Emegha gave the hosts the lead three minutes after the half-hour as he adjusted well to knee home Diego Moreira’s cross which had just cleared the head of defender Nathan Ngoy.A catastrophic backpass by French 2018 World Cup winner Olivier Giroud on 62 minutes sent Emegha through one-on-one and the 22-year-old made no mistake.Elsewhere, Lorient and Toulouse played out a 1-1 draw in Brittany with both sides scoring from the penalty spot.Metz beat Nice 2-1 and bottom-side Auxerre lost 2-0 at Angers.

Paris Saint-Germain President Nasser al-Khelaifi has been named Best President of the Year at the 2025 Golden Boy Awards held in Italy on Tuesday. The awards saw PSG’s Désiré Doué win the 2025 Golden Boy Award after an outstanding season.The annual awards, organised by Italian newspaper Tuttosport since 2003, recognise excellence across European football and are voted for by a panel of 50 sports journalists from across the continent.PSG’s achievements during the 2024/25 season were a major factor in the recognition. Under al-Khelaïfi’s leadership, the club completed a quadruple that included the Ligue 1 title, Coupe de France, Trophée des Champions and their first-ever UEFA Champions League trophy.Doué, the 20-year-old forward, scored 16 goals and provided 16 assists in 61 appearances, including two goals in PSG’s Champions League final win over Inter Milan.The club’s sporting advisor, Luis Campos, was also named Best Executive for his role in shaping PSG’s football strategy and building a balanced and competitive squad.

Italy’s Jannik Sinner has reclaimed the world No. 1 ranking in men’s tennis following the latest update of the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) standings released Monday, which also introduced several changes within the top ten.Sinner’s return to the summit came after his triumph at the Paris Masters (ATP 1000) on Sunday, where he defeated Canada’s Felix Auger-Aliassime in the final to overtake Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz, who slipped to second place.Among other notable movements, American Ben Shelton climbed one spot to sixth, pushing Australia’s Alex de Minaur down to seventh. Felix Auger-Aliassime rose two places to eighth, while Italy’s Lorenzo Musetti dropped from eighth to ninth, and Norway’s Casper Ruud fell to tenth.Sinner now leads the updated rankings with 11,500 points, followed by Alcaraz with 11,250 points. Germany’s Alexander Zverev holds third with 5,560 points, ahead of American Taylor Fritz in fourth with 4,735 points, and Serbia’s Novak Djokovic in fifth with 4,580 points.Completing the top ten are Shelton (6th, 3,970 pts), De Minaur (7th, 3,935 pts), Auger-Aliassime (8th, 3,845 pts), Musetti (9th, 3,685 pts), and Ruud (10th, 3,235 pts).

HEC Paris, one of the world’s top-ranked business schools, proudly welcomes the 2025 cohort of its Emerging Leaders Track (ELT) - a pioneering Executive MBA programme to develop the next generation of business leaders who will shape the diversified, knowledge-driven economies of Qatar and the wider region. As HEC Paris celebrates 15 years in Qatar, the launch of this new cohort reflects the business school’s commitment to cultivating purposeful leaders, fostering innovation, and advancing Qatar National Vision 2030 through education, human capital development, and transformative societal impact. Building on the success of the inaugural 2024 cohort, the Emerging Leaders Track Executive MBA continues to offer a flexible, part-time format that enables participants to balance professional responsibilities with academic advancement, equipping them to apply their learning immediately within their organisations. The 2025 intake welcomes 47 participants from six countries, including professionals from Qatar and the region. Notably, 70% are women, reflecting HEC Paris, Doha’s strong commitment to diversity, inclusion, and the development of local talent. Participants come from a variety of industries, creating a dynamic learning environment rooted in global perspectives and regional relevance. Dr Pablo Martin de Holan, dean of HEC Paris, Doha, reflected: “The Emerging Leaders Track empowers professionals to grow personally and professionally developing the technical and human skills and the ethical perspective needed drive impact within organizations and communities. The programme reflects our commitment to nurturing talent, advancing innovation and entrepreneurship, supporting Qatar’s vision for a modern, robust and sustainable economy.” Designed for ambitious professionals with high growth potential, the ELT curriculum integrates academic rigour with practical learning. Participants gain expertise in core business disciplines, including strategy, finance, operations, and innovation, while developing leadership skills through case studies, field visits, and a hands-on Capstone Project that enables them to generate tangible impact within their organizations or entrepreneurial ventures. Prof Wolfgang Amann, academic experience manager of the Emerging Leaders Track Executive MBA at HEC Paris, Doha, said: “The Emerging Leaders Track goes beyond business education - it’s a transformational experience that develops both mindset and capability. By integrating global insights with local relevance, participants learn to turn strategic vision into action and to lead with clarity, agility, and purpose. The programme challenges them to think differently, act decisively, and create lasting impact within their organisations and across the region.”

Doha Forum and Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) reaffirmed their joint commitment to advancing peace, dialogue, and sustainable development through their renewed partnership with the 8th edition of the Paris Peace Forum, held under the theme "New Coalitions for Peace, People and the Planet." The Paris Peace Forum convened global leaders from governments, international organizations, the private sector, and civil society to deliberate on collective responses to growing global fragmentation, mounting development challenges, and escalating geopolitical tensions. Within this framework, the Doha Forum and QFFD co-hosted a high-level session titled "New Coalitions for Peace and Development: How Can We Address the Funding Gap" The discussion highlighted the urgent need for innovative, inclusive, and sustainable financing mechanisms to support peacebuilding and development efforts, particularly in fragile and conflict-affected contexts. The session was moderated by Head of Regional Development Dynamics Division at the OECD Development Centre, Sebastian Nieto Parra, and featured the participation of Deputy Director General of the Planning Sector at Qatar Fund for Development Sheikha Haya Al Thani; Humanitarian Director and Deputy Director-General for Stabilization, Humanitarian Assistance and Peace Building at the Ministry of External Affairs, Germany Ina Heusgen ; Deputy Director of the Crisis Support Center at the French Ministry of External Affairs Fanny Demassieux; and Professor Emeritus of Political Science at Yonsei University Chung-in Moon. With only 17% of the Sustainable Development Goals currently on track, the discussion emphasized the urgent need for a broader and more adaptive financing ecosystem — one that engages non-traditional donors, leverages private capital, strengthens public-private collaboration, and channels philanthropic investment toward long-term stability and resilience. General Manager of the Doha Forum, Maha Al-Kuwari, highlighted the Forum's commitment to driving meaningful partnerships, stating: "With the world facing multiple, overlapping crises, we must move beyond pledges to tangible outcomes. Our collaboration with QFFD at the Paris Peace Forum reflects Doha Forum's belief that innovative partnerships — across governments, philanthropy, and the private sector — are key to advancing sustainable peace and development." Deputy Director General of the Planning Sector at Qatar Fund for Development, Sheikha Haya Al Thani, emphasized: "At Qatar Fund for Development, we believe that the complex challenges facing our world today cannot be addressed in isolation. They require collective action, bold partnerships, and innovative financing that bridge divides and drive meaningful impact. Our trilateral partnership between the Doha Forum and the Paris Peace Forum reaffirms our shared commitment to advancing constructive dialogue, strengthening international cooperation, and accelerating progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals." This year's engagement marks the third consecutive year of the strategic partnership between Doha Forum, QFFD, and the Paris Peace Forum. This ongoing collaboration reaffirms the State of Qatar's steadfast commitment to reinforcing effective multilateralism, grounded in inclusive dialogue and collective action to advance global peace, stability, and prosperity for all.

Former world number one Daniil Medvedev kickstarted his campaign at the Paris Masters Tuesday with a comfortable 6-1, 6-3 win over Spaniard Jaume Munar.The 2020 Paris Masters champion began briskly on the vast centre court of the event’s new La Defense Arena home, claiming the opening set in under half-an-hour. Eleventh seed Medvedev then secured the crucial break in the sixth game of the second set and served out to set up a second-round meeting with Bulgarian Grigor Dimitrov.Earlier, Canadian ninth seed Felix Auger-Aliassime kept alive his hopes of qualifying for the ATP Finals in Turin with a comeback 6-7 (2/7), 6-3, 6-3 victory over Argentinian Francisco Comesana.Auger-Aliassime is ninth in the race for the eight-place tournament and needs a deep run in the French capital to make his second career appearance at the season-ending tournament. Shock Shanghai Masters winner Valentin Vacherot raised the roof on the 17,500-capacity centre court as he continued his remarkable form in the opening match of the day.The Monegasque wildcard beat Czech 14th seed Jiri Lehecka 6-1, 6-3 in under an hour, and will next meet his cousin Arthur Rinderknech in a repeat of the Shanghai final earlier in October. Canadian Gabriel Diallo beat Tallon Griekspoor of the Netherlands 6-3, 6-4 and France’s Corentin Moutet fought past American lucky loser Reilly Opelka in three sets.Earlier, Grigor Dimitrov returned to action by beating Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard 7-6 (7/5), 6-1 in the first round as the event made its debut in its new La Defense Arena home.After being held for nearly 40 years at Paris’ Bercy Arena, the tournament has moved across the city to set up shop in the cavernous multi-purpose arena.Opened in 2017, the venue is best known as the home ground of French Top 14 rugby club Racing 92 and for having played host to the swimming events at the Olympics last year. It also welcomes concerts and political rallies. Now in its current guise as a tennis venue, La Defense Arena boasts the second largest showpiece court on the current global tennis circuit - second only in size terms to the US Open’s Arthur Ashe Stadium.It was the scene of a triumphant comeback for former world number three Dimitrov as he played his first match since having to retire injured from his fourth round match at Wimbledon in July when leading two sets to love against eventual champion Jannik Sinner. “Winning or losing this match today would have been a win for me, I’m just so happy to be able to compete again,” 34-year-old Dimitrov said on-court.“I had to be extremely patient with myself... clearly I’m playing against such an amazing player but I’m just grateful (to win).”Dimitrov overcame fervent home support in the night session to grind out the first set on a tie-break against big-serving Frenchman Mpetshi Perricard.Bolstered by his lead, the Bulgarian swiftly secured the first break of the match in the opening game of the second set as he glided through to the round of 32.

HEC Paris, Doha, a partner university of Qatar Foundation (QF), is increasingly influencing Qatar’s entrepreneurial landscape. The rise of startups focusing on health and sustainability reflects more than just a shift in lifestyle trends, but rather a broader movement led by a new generation of purpose-driven entrepreneurs committed to building visionary, impact-oriented businesses. Among them are three successful HEC Paris, Doha alumni – Layla al-Dorani, Nuwaid Pocker, and Ghanim al-Sulaiti – each defining what it means to lead with impact. Al-Dorani, founder of Raw Middle East – a plant-based food and beverage factory – credits HEC Paris, Doha with transforming her approach to innovation, entrepreneurship, and leadership. “It gave me the confidence to take calculated risks and view challenges as opportunities for transformation,” she said. Her journey in HEC Paris, Doha “wasn’t just about learning frameworks, it was about building the mindset to create impact through business” not only in Qatar but in the Middle East. Al-Dorani said that her network from the university has been instrumental to her growth and her business. It’s more than a professional network, she said, “it’s a community of thinkers, innovators, and leaders who relentlessly inspire and support each other”. As consumer awareness around health and sustainability grows in Qatar and the region, al-Dorani’s company is increasingly emphasising on education, accessibility, and familiar flavours. Sustainability is central to its operations, from food waste composting to a goal of 100% sustainable packaging by 2027, to exploring local farm partnerships to reduce carbon footprint, while strengthening local supply chains. For Pocker, founder of Dieture – a leading diet centre in Qatar – and now the driving force behind FoodCare, which is a data-driven ecosystem that integrates meals, diagnostics, and guidance, HEC Paris, Doha transformed how he thinks about scale, innovation, and disciplined execution. During his capstone project, he was challenged to design strategic paths to scale Dieture, which pushed him to move beyond good ideas into structured, testable business theses. This structured approach helped transform Dieture from a meal subscription concept into FoodCare – a scalable ecosystem integrating clean food, diagnostics, and personalised health insights. He pointed out that the HEC Paris, Doha network played a vital role in launching his career through mentorship, access to government and industry leaders, and early customer traction. It also accelerated his company’s evolution and helped him refine brand messaging, product validation, and market access. Pocker stressed that HEC Paris, Doha’s broader impact is raising the bar for entrepreneurship in Qatar. “This is proof that the school is shaping leaders, not just teaching frameworks,” he said. Meanwhile, Ghanim al-Sulaiti, founder of Evergreen Organics and Enbat Group, took a different path – one rooted in reconnecting people with real food. “I realised how disconnected we’ve become from what nourishes us, especially the younger generation,” he said. What started as Qatar’s first fully plant-based café has since grown up into a movement, spanning sustainable packaging through Papercut, wellness with Botany, and global reforestation via the Forest Smoothie initiative. Al-Sulaiti joined HEC Paris, Doha eight years after he had launched his business – a turning point that refined his mission. “Before HEC Paris, Doha, I was driven purely by passion; and then after completing my programme at the business school, I learned how to sustain that passion through strategy,” he said.

Bayer Leverkusen found some solace at home Sunday after a Champions League humbling by Paris Saint-Germain with a 2-0 win over Freiburg in the Bundesliga.Dismantled 7-2 by the European champions at the same venue five days ago, Leverkusen got back to winning ways thanks to strikes by Ernest Poku and Edmond Tapsoba either side of the break.The victory took the 2023-24 double winners to fourth spot in the table, two points clear of Stuttgart, who host lowly Mainz in Sunday's final match.Leverkusen midfielder Jonas Hofmann told DAZN his side "shook off the 7-2 defeat" to PSG with Sunday's victory.Leverkusen have now won four in a row in the Bundesliga as part of a seven-match domestic unbeaten run.Coach Kasper Hjulmand, who replaced the sacked Erik ten Hag two games into the league season, is yet to taste defeat in the Bundesliga.The loss was Freiburg's first in the league since August.These two sides played out a 2-2 draw in May but only three players who started for Leverkusen on Sunday were at the club last season.After 22 minutes, Spain midfielder Aleix Garcia played a clever one-two with Poku, who hit a low shot into the bottom right corner to give the hosts the lead.It was the eighth time in eight league games this season Leverkusen have scored first.The hosts doubled up seven minutes into the second half when Tapsoba muscled through the Freiburg defence to head in an Alejandro Grimaldo cross.With 15 minutes remaining, Freiburg were reduced to 10 men when Philipp Lienhart picked up a second yellow."I feel everything was decided even before the red card. It feels good," Hofmann added of Leverkusen's performance.

Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Chairperson of Qatar Foundation (QF), Wednesday attended the 15th anniversary celebration of HEC Paris, Doha, a QF partner university, at a landmark event at the iconic Museum of Islamic Art. The celebration was also attended by HE Sheikha Hind bint Hamad al-Thani, in addition to the leadership team of HEC Paris as well as other distinguished guests, alumni, faculty, and partners. Marking the occasion Her Highness said: “Today we celebrate 15 years of a thriving partnership between Qatar Foundation and HEC Paris in Doha – a collaboration established in line with QF’s vision to foster an ecosystem of innovation, leadership, and entrepreneurship. That vision is now being realised through the impactful contributions of HEC Paris in Doha alumni, who are driving economic transformation and meaningful societal progress across Qatar and the region.” HE Sheikha Hind, an alumna of HEC Paris, Doha, said: “Over the past 15 years, HEC Paris, Doha has played a transformational role in advancing Qatar’s vision for a knowledge-based economy. The presence of this world-renowned business school in Qatar has strengthened the nation’s position as a regional hub for executive education and innovation. “Through its collaborations with local institutions, and its focus on developing entrepreneurial talent, HEC Paris, Doha has been instrumental in supporting national priorities such as human capital development, sustainability, and economic diversification. “By empowering entrepreneurs and leaders with world-class education, HEC Paris, Doha has contributed immensely to the diversification and growth of Qatar’s workforce while making an invaluable contribution to capacity-building and knowledge generation across the region’s business landscape. We are proud to celebrate this milestone for a valued and longstanding partner in education, and look forward to continuing to cultivate excellence in education, innovation, and leadership for future generations together.” During the event, HEC Paris, Doha unveiled its new motto, 'Dare the Impossible', reflecting its ambition to inspire leadership, innovation, and transformative impact. A centerpiece of the evening was the debut of ‘Innovation Majlises’: six creative showcases highlighting alumni-led ventures that reflected HEC Paris, Doha’s entrepreneurial spirit, and the transformative impact of its graduates on Qatar’s business landscape. Since 2010, HEC Paris, Doha has enrolled more than 1,500 professionals, 41% of whom are women and 53% of whom are Qatari, and delivered 181 customised programmes to over 5,000 executives across Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Kuwait, and Oman. Beyond academic programmes, HEC Paris, Doha has strengthened Qatar’s entrepreneurial ecosystem through initiatives like the Business Research Lab and the creation of case studies on sustainability, digital transformation, and diversity. It has also published a comprehensive entrepreneurship guidebook to empower the next generation of innovators. Today, its alumni hold leadership positions in ministries, boardrooms, and entrepreneurial ventures, advancing Qatar’s development. Professor Éloïc Peyrache, Dean of HEC Paris, reflected on the business school’s journey in the region, saying: “When Qatar Foundation invited us to establish a campus in Doha, it opened a new chapter for HEC Paris – one shaped by the Middle East’s extraordinary transformation. Since then, our Doha campus has been offering world-class executive education and building bridges between Europe and the Gulf. Today, we are proud of the impact we have achieved together, and excited for what lies ahead.”

The Paris Masters debuts in its new La Defense Arena home this month, with the vast showpiece court second only in size terms to the US Open’s Arthur Ashe Stadium on the current global circuit.Tournament director Cedric Pioline told AFP it showed the indoor event was “evolving” and the new venue in the western suburbs of the French capital would allow for innovations such as an improved walk-on for the players that will feature a laser show.The new base will be familiar to TV viewers as the venue for the swimming events at the Olympics last year.It is also the home of French Top 14 rugby club Racing 92 and regularly hosts the world’s best-known performing artists.“The centre court will have a capacity of around 17,500 people, making it the second biggest court in the world for (tournaments held annually), behind the US Open centre court,” Pioline, a former world number five-ranked player who was a beaten finalist at Wimbledon and the US Open, said.“There will be just over 4,000 seats on Court No. 1 and 4,000 on Court No. 2. Court No. 3 has a capacity of a few hundred seats,” the Frenchman added.The ATP Masters 1000 event runs from October 27 to November 2.In early 2024, organisers signed a 10-year contract to stage the event at La Defense Arena, a decision made in order to comply with ATP requirements for its biggest tournaments.Rumours had long circulated that the event would lose its Masters status due to the size of the Bercy Arena – its home since 1986.“Without any changes on our part, over a medium-term cycle – we are talking about four to five years – there was a possibility of being downgraded (to a Masters 500 or 250 event),” Pioline said.As well as enjoying a boost in seating capacity, the tournament’s new venue will allow for more room on-court for players.“We have also decided to increase the playing surface for the comfort of the players,” Pioline said.“(At Bercy), the outside courts were a little small in relation to the physical commitment of the players and their coverage of the court.“Overall, it felt a bit cramped,” he added.“We simply needed to be able to evolve,” he added of the decision to leave Bercy.‘Confident’ for Alcaraz, SinnerPioline emphasised one tradition would be carried on from Bercy to La Defense: the Paris Masters’ glitzy player walk-ons. But it will be substantially updated.“The tunnel that was created (at Bercy) in the 2010s was a great innovation,” he said.“We came to the conclusion that a new venue meant a new show. It will be much more vertical, even more based on laser-type lighting.“It has to be a truly immersive experience.”Pioline shared he was “confident” the experience for fans would include seeing the top two players in the men’s game, Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner.“The thousand ATP points awarded to the winner will carry weight” in the battle between the Spaniard and the Italian to finish the season at the top of the world rankings, he argued.After injuring his ankle at the end of September during his victory at the Japan Open, world number one Alcaraz decided to skip the recent Shanghai Masters.Sinner was forced to withdraw in the third round of the event in China.With the ATP Finals scheduled in Turin from November 9-16, followed by the Davis Cup finals from November 18-23 in Bologna, the end-of-season schedule is “clearly busy, but we are confident”, Pioline said.

Gianluigi Donnarumma said he had wanted to remain at European champions Paris St Germain before his transfer to Manchester City during the close season but the Italy goalkeeper has now turned the page.The 26-year-old, who joined PSG from AC Milan in 2021, was part of the side that claimed the French club’s first Champions League title last season and was asked at the Ballon d'Or awards ceremony on Monday if he had wanted to stay in Paris."Yes, when you go through so many positive things, when you spend a lot of time with great friends, it is difficult,” Donnarumma told reporters after being awarded the Yashin trophy for best goalkeeper of the season.Donnarumma, who also won Ligue 1 and the French Cup last season, added that he was now settled at City where he has signed a five-year contract, with British media reporting that they paid 30mn pounds for the keeper."But the truth is that I have found an extraordinary club (Manchester City), with extraordinary players, and they welcome me like a big family and that is important for me," he said. "Change is difficult but I found (at City) really extraordinary supporters, extraordinary players, the staff, the coach, the sporting director, the president."Donnarumma is now fully focused on the task at hand with his new club, hoping more trophies will come. "I’m focused on my new adventure," he said. "I am pleased with my performances over the last year and the trophies I have won, but I know I can still improve and that’s a major reason why I chose to move to Manchester City. I am now fully focused on working with (City manager) Pep Guardiola and his staff to develop my game even further and help my new team to even more success."