4 Takeaways From World Cup Qualifying on Thursday
A big step forward was taken on Thursday for several countries looking to book their tickets to this summer's World Cup.
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Alcaraz set for Bernabeu experience as stadium to install practice clay court for Madrid Open
March 27 : World number one Carlos Alcaraz could realise a long-held dream by stepping onto the turf of Real Madrid's Bernabeu Stadium, after Madrid Open organisers announced on Friday plans to install a practice court inside the iconic soccer venue.
Mexico's Guadalajara hosts World Cup playoff match under specter of violence
GUADALAJARA, Mexico, March 27 : Just over a month ago, Mexico's second-largest city Guadalajara was reeling from a wave of violence triggered by the capture and death of cartel boss Ruben "El Mencho" Oseguera. Streets were scattered with burnt-out cars, businesses were shuttered, and spent shell casings littered the ground.
Gyokeres hat-trick sends Swedes through to World Cup playoff showdown with Poland
VALENCIA, Spain, March 26 : Sweden are 90 minutes from a place in the World Cup finals after striker Viktor Gyokeres scored a superb hat-trick to sweep aside Ukraine on Thursday and set up a winner-takes-all playoff game against Poland in Stockholm on Tuesday.
Spain to face Peru in final World Cup warm-up in Mexico
March 26 : Spain will face Peru in their final World Cup warm-up match in the Mexican city of Puebla, the Royal Spanish Football Federation said on Thursday.
World Cup playoffs: Italy win to reach final; Türkiye advance - ESPN
Italy finally won a match in the World Cup playoffs. Now the four-time champion needs to win one more to avoid failing to qualify for a third straight time.
Wrong Knee Diagnosis? Kylian Mbappé Clarifies Reports About His Injury Saga
Kylian Mbappe has moved to silence the storm surrounding his fitness, categorically denying sensational claims that Real Madrid medical staff examined the wrong knee.
Badminton-Former Olympic champion Marin retires due to knee injury
March 26 : Three-time world champion and former Olympic gold medallist Carolina Marin, who had to pull out of her semi-final at the Paris Games due to a knee injury, announced her retirement on Thursday.