1. Portugal with Cristiano Ronaldo and Poland with Robert Lewandowski qualified for the 2022 World Cup. Portugal in the play-off final won North Macedonia (2:0), and the Poles – Sweden (2:0).
Five participants of the World Cup in Qatar from Africa were determined – Ghana, Senegal, Morocco, Tunisia and Cameroon. Salah’s Egypt lost again in the penalty shootout to the Senegalese, and Mohamed left without the World Cup.
In South America, Peru defeated Paraguay (2:0) and took 5th place, giving the right to a joint against Australia or the United Arab Emirates. Also in the final round Brazil crushed Bolivia (4:0), Argentina shared points with Ecuador (1:1).
2. International Biathlon Union (IBU) suspended membership of the Russian Biathlon Union in the organization.
3. NHL. Malkin became the champion in transfers in the league among Russians, overtaking Fedorov. Three points Kucherov helped “Tampa” beat “Carolina” (4:3 OT), Kaprizov scored the winning goal against Philadelphia, the Rangers defeated Pittsburgh with two passes Panarin, and “Colorado” took over “Calgary” thanks to the double Nichushkin. Other results – here.
4. Alexander Shmurnov left Match TV. He is the second commentator to leave the channel this month.
5. Bolshunov won classic “cutting” for 15 km at the championship of Russia, Vokuev – 2nd, Chervotkin – 5th, Yakimushkin – 7th. Nepryaeva won in the 10 km race among women, Zhambalova – 2nd, Iksanova – 3rd.
6. Medvedev, Sinner, Zverev, Ruud came out in the quarterfinals of the ATP tournament in Miami.
7. NBA. Milwaukee beat Philadelphia, Lakers lost to Dallas. Other results – here.
8. Spartak spent 2.6 million euros and more than 385 million rubles for payments to intermediaries – more than all clubs in Russia in 2021. Zenit is 7th, Dynamo and Loko are in the top 3.
9. The ISU Council will discuss the situation with Russian skaters in April and June. One of the topics could be transfer of the Grand Prix stage from Russia.
10. Teams of the Netherlands and Germany played a draw in a friendly match (1:1), Turkey lost to Italy (2:3), Spain defeated Iceland (5:0), England – Côte d’Ivoire (3:0), France – South Africa (5:0) and other results of the day.
11. Russia and Belarus plan to create joint handball league.
Quotes of the day:
Tarakanov about leaving Match TV: “I consider it offensive. There was no Internet in the studio, business trips were humiliating trades. Commented for the love of basketball”
Hatskevich about Domracheva’s words about Ukraine: “The most terrible people are those who are both ours and yours. Two words can be said, they won’t shoot for it. ”
“China, Iran, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, perhaps North Korea could play with us. We hope they will allow it”. Director of the RFU on friendly matches of national teams
Jacques Villeneuve: “Hamilton has always had the perfect car. Lewis can’t handle the new Mercedes at all
Dmitry Kombarov about punishing children with a belt: “I don’t see anything wrong with that, if they really deserve it”
Tina Kandelaki: “Buzova was created for Match TV. Olya lights our stars, and they light Olya”
“Russian whore!” Poland fans chant insulting chants at game against Sweden
Deputy Valuev supported the inclusion of Crimean clubs in the RPL: “It is high time. Crimea is Russia”