Here’s how the nine qualifiers in Europe on Friday left the World Cup qualifying picture:GROUP. Former all-rounder Madan Lal has his fingers crossed before the start of the season. Gambhir, on his part, has also ruled out the option of moving out of Delhi, making himself available for selection. All that remained was Arsenal’s capture of Monaco forward Thomas Lemar. The team was to leave for the tournament on July 13 but applied for visa just three days prior to their departure. Sporting a leather-collared black dress encrusted with crystal, Sharapova made a rock star entrance on a packed Arthur Ashe Stadium to close the night session. And there could be additions if they spot someone extraordinary. St Joseph’s School, Sector 44 claimed the runners-up trophy. Moreover, they made a bright start to what is expected to be a grueling home leg. MOST EXPENSIVE PURCHASESNeymar The Brazilian forward’s relationship at Barcelona came to a boil following a training ground bust-up with new signing Nelson Semedo.