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Sweden lament failure to capitalise on late pressure

The Republic of Ireland might have been frustrated with the Group E draw in Paris, but Celtic defender Mikael Lustig maintained it was his Sweden side who wasted a golden chance to take all three points against Ireland in last night’s Euro 2016 Group E opener.

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Five key battles between Ireland and Sweden

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Zlatan Ibrahimovic: ‘The legend can still deliver’

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While Ireland rest, Sweden already in match mode

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Swedes vow to keep their cool against Ireland

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Sweden boss upbeat on chances against Ireland despite Zlatan Ibrahimovic distraction

Catch-up with what you've missed so far today with our lunchtime briefing

Good afternoon. Here’s all the news you need to know this lunchtime.

Thu, 09 Jun, 2016

Seb Larsson reckons Sweden hold an historic edge

Seb Larsson is certain Sweden’s win over Ireland in the last qualifying campaign gives them a psychological edge for Monday’s Euro Group E opener.

Tue, 07 Jun, 2016

Martin O’Neill sees Ireland's group rivals Sweden stroll past Wales

Sweden 3 Wales 0

Mon, 06 Jun, 2016

Sweden draws a blank as Zlatan Ibrahimovic stays on the bench

Sweden 0 Slovenia 0: Sweden drew a blank last night in their penultimate pre-Euro friendly but Martin O’Neill shouldn’t get too excited as talisman Zlatan Ibrahimovic was kept in reserve.

Tue, 31 May, 2016

Does Zlatan have too much power?

Before Sweden faced Denmark in a play-off to reach the European Championships, there was mounting speculation that their captain Zlatan Ibrahimovic would retire from international football if his team did not make the finals.

Fri, 13 May, 2016

Jonas Olsson a big casualty as Sweden name Euro 2016 squad

While Martin O’Neill will wait another three weeks to finalise his Euro squad, Sweden boss Erik Hamren made the big decisions early by announcing his 23-man panel yesterday.

Thu, 12 May, 2016

Friendly round-up: Disappointing start to build-up campaign for Italy and Sweden

Republic of Ireland Euro 2016 opponents Sweden and Italy began their build-up to this summer’s tournament with disappointing results on a busy night of international friendlies.

Fri, 25 Mar, 2016

Martin O’Neill endures the worry game

While the flicker of springtime crept out of the skies in Paris yesterday, Martin O’Neill had nothing but summer thoughts consuming him as the challenge of Euro 2016 strikes sharply into focus.

Fri, 04 Mar, 2016

Bluffer’s guide to Ireland’s prospects

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Mon, 14 Dec, 2015

Swede dreams not just made of Zlatan Ibrahimovic

Zlatan Ibrahimovic might be the name on everyone’s lips but the manager of Ireland’s first opponents at the European Championship finals insists that Sweden are not a one-man band.

Mon, 14 Dec, 2015

Morten Olsen confident Denmark can progress past Sweden to Euro 2016

Denmark coach Morten Olsen is confident his side can overturn a 2-1 first-leg deficit and qualify for the Euro 2016 finals when they host Sweden tonight at a sold-out Telia Parken in Copenhagen.

Tue, 17 Nov, 2015

Added spice as Sweden meet Denmark in Scandinavian derby

Danskjavlar is an affectionate Swedish expression that can best be translated as ‘Bloody Danes’. It was used quite a lot after last month’s qualifying draw pitted Sweden against Denmark in the Euro 2016 play-off, with the first leg tonight in Stockholm.

Sat, 14 Nov, 2015

Last-night drama sees Ireland miss out on seeding

Ireland have missed out on a seeding for the Euro 2016 play-offs next month.

Wed, 14 Oct, 2015

Spain consign Ukraine to lottery of play-offs

Reigning European champions Spain claimed a 1-0 win in Kiev to consign Ukraine to a place in the Euro 2016 play-offs.

Tue, 13 Oct, 2015

Larsson: Webb will not fall for Ronaldo’s ‘tricks’

Sebastian Larsson claims Sweden will be able to give Cristiano Ronaldo a rough ride in tonight’s World Cup play-off in Stockholm because English referee Howard Webb will not fall for his “tricks”.

Tue, 19 Nov, 2013

Hamren backs Ibra to outshine Ronaldo

Sweden coach Erik Hamren says striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic can win his personal duel with Cristiano Ronaldo and see them through their World Cup play-off with Portugal, which kicks off in Lisbon tonight (Estadio da Luz, 7.45pm).

Fri, 15 Nov, 2013

Ibrahimovic delivers early for Sweden

Kazakhstan 0 Sweden 1

Wed, 11 Sep, 2013

Irish hopes all-but doomed after Swedish win

Kazakhstan 0 Sweden 1

Tue, 10 Sep, 2013

Keane warning for Republic players

Robbie Keane has warned the Republic of Ireland any lingering hopes of World Cup qualification will be over if they lose in Austria.

Sat, 07 Sep, 2013

Trapattoni defiant despite defeat

Republic of Ireland boss Giovanni Trapattoni launched an impassioned defence of his reign after seeing his side’s hopes of World Cup qualification all but blown out of the water.

Sat, 07 Sep, 2013

Trap meets obvious end

The end?

Sat, 07 Sep, 2013

Trap: We have done a great job until now

Giovanni Trapattoni remained defiant after seeing Sweden leave the Republic of Ireland’s hopes of World Cup qualification hanging by a thread.

Sat, 07 Sep, 2013

Swedes must ensure Aviva fans silenced, says Larsson

Few nations visiting the rebuilt Lansdowne Road have been greeted by a raucous atmosphere but Seb Larsson admitted last night that Sweden’s ambitions of getting a result may hinge on quietening the home crowd.

Fri, 06 Sep, 2013

Dublin clash not a must-win for Sweden, claims Bhoy Lustig

Mikael Lustig says Ireland’s World Cup clash with Sweden at the Aviva Stadium next month will not be a ‘Dublin Decider’.

Mon, 12 Aug, 2013

Sweden look to Cottagers star Kacaniklic

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Fri, 07 Jun, 2013

Trap’s new Ireland make their point

Mission accomplished.

Sat, 23 Mar, 2013

Ibrahimovic gets room to roam as Swedish boss gives star man free role

Zlatan Ibrahimovic will be given a licence to roam by Erik Hamren this evening, with the Swedish boss intimating his captain may be able to do some damage if he drops deep.

Fri, 22 Mar, 2013

Zlatan: I'm ready for everything Ireland will try

Sweden superstar Zlatan Ibrahimovic is prepared for anything the Republic of Ireland might throw at him in their crucial World Cup qualifier in Stockholm.

Thu, 21 Mar, 2013

Sweden coach wants roof closed for Ireland game

Sweden coach Erik Hamren would prefer if the roof on the Friends Arena was closed tomorrow in their crucial World Cup qualifier against the Republic of Ireland in Stockholm.

Thu, 21 Mar, 2013

Green, green ice of Friends Arena to greet Ireland

The exterior of Stockholm’s Friends Arena was turned green to celebrate St Patrick’s Day at the weekend, but groundstaff have a way to go to make the pitch green for Friday’s World Cup qualifier against Ireland.

Mon, 18 Mar, 2013

Swedish boss warns Ireland out to spoil the party

Swedish coach Erik Hamren has warned that Ireland will set out to be party poopers in Stockholm when the countries meet in a World Cup qualifier on Friday week.

Wed, 13 Mar, 2013

Olsson warns Swedes to wise up

Sweden defender Jonas Olsson has warned his team-mates to wise up before next month’s crucial World Cup qualifier against Ireland after conceding three first-half goals in a 3-2 home loss to Argentina.

Fri, 08 Feb, 2013

Ibrahimovic: Gerrard should move abroad

Sweden captain Zlatan Ibrahimovic has urged England counterpart Steven Gerrard to quit Liverpool and move to “a big international club”.

Wed, 14 Nov, 2012

Ibrahimovic to the rescue again for Sweden

Faroe Islands 1 Sweden 2

Sat, 13 Oct, 2012

Ibrahimovic gets Sweden out of jail against brave minnows

Faroe Islands 1 Sweden 2

Fri, 12 Oct, 2012

France progress but with much to ponder

France drifted into the quarter-finals of Euro 2012 despite second-half goals from Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Sebastian Larsson providing a rousing Group D send-off for already-eliminated Sweden.

Wed, 20 Jun, 2012

France drift into quarter-finals despite Sweden's last efforts

Sweden 2 France 0

Tue, 19 Jun, 2012

Not everything is Swedeness and light

Every single member of the Swedish team is adept at switching from their native tongue into English at the drop of the hat, but they certainly don’t seem to be speaking the same language as each other at present.

Thu, 14 Jun, 2012

Swedish coach having pleasant dreams

A sound sleeper who dreams of glory, Sweden coach Erik Hamren has overseen a masterclass in taking a laid-back approach to his side’s Euro 2012 Group D opener against co-hosts Ukraine.

Mon, 11 Jun, 2012

Ukraine ready for a ‘tornado’ says Blokhin

Ukraine manager Oleh Blokhin believes the co-hosts will have to cope with a “tornado” of interest if they are to start Euro 2012 with a win against Sweden.

Mon, 11 Jun, 2012

Show us your biodiversity

You’ve the squad memorised, and the tactics sussed. Ben Lyttleton and Iain MacIntosh help broaden fans’ minds a little further with some topographical titbits on the other 15 nations at Euro 2012.

Fri, 08 Jun, 2012

Which player will get both hands on the trophy?

Posh will have to wait for the Olympics and Crouchy’s omission has kept Abbey Clancy at home. So, asks Larry Ryan, where will frisky TV directors point the cameras during injury stoppages this month?

Tue, 05 Jun, 2012

Italy and Croatia both lose at home

It was a mixed night for the Republic of Ireland’s Euro 2012 Group C opponents as Croatia and Italy were beaten at home while Spain eased to victory over Venezuela.

Thu, 01 Mar, 2012

Croatia prepared for friendly fire in Sweden

Croatia’s friendly with Sweden tonight will be a good rehearsal for their Euro 2012 opener against the Republic of Ireland, coach Slaven Bilic claimed yesterday.

Wed, 29 Feb, 2012