Dutch connection gives Suriname another chance at World Cup qualification

March 24 (Reuters) - Suriname have had plenty of past interest in the World Cup but living vicariously through former colonial power the Netherlands will no longer be necessary if they can get through this week's inter-confederation playoffs in Mexico.

Football

Madrid's Mbappe fit and ready to play every game before World Cup

March 24 (Reuters) - France striker Kylian Mbappe says he has fully recovered from a knee injury and wants to play all of Real Madrid's remaining matches in the season run-in as he builds toward the World Cup.

Football

AFC confirm Jeddah to host postponed Asian Champions League matches

March 24 (Reuters) - Four Asian Champions League Elite ties that were postponed due to the conflict in the Middle East will be moved to Jeddah and played on a single-leg basis next month, the Asian Football Confederation said on Tuesday.

Badminton

Thomas Cup: 3 must-win matches for Malaysia in group stage

Malaysia has been drawn in Group B of the Thomas Cup against Japan, England and Turkiye, and Stadium Astro looks at three must-win matches for the national team to finish top of their group.

Tennis

Cerundolo's Miami magic continues with stunning Medvedev upset

Francisco Cerundolo's love affair with the Miami Open shows no signs of cooling after the Argentine world number 19 stunned Russian Daniil Medvedev 6-0 4-6 7-5 to reach the fourth round on Monday.

Football

Gattuso prioritises mental issues over tactics as Italy face World Cup playoff

Italy coach Gennaro Gattuso has called for composure ahead of Italy’s World Cup playoff semi-final against Northern Ireland on Thursday, urging his players to block out the trauma of past failures.