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France beat Bulgaria to retain control of World Cup qualifying fate

Blaise Matuidi's early goal proved enough for France to secure a crucial 1-0 victory away to Bulgaria which put them back at the top of World Cup European Qualifying Group A.

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Here's what happened in all the World Cup qualifiers tonight

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World Cup Qualifier round-up: Pain for Euro 2016 champions Portugal

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Anticipation for Ireland's Euros opener tempered with no little trepidation

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Zlatan Ibrahimovic: ‘The legend can still deliver’

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While Ireland rest, Sweden already in match mode

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

Sweden 3 Wales 0

Mon, 06 Jun, 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

Impressive Germany finally overcome bogey team Italy

None of Ireland’s group opponents at Euro 2016 won their respective friendlies last night. It was a particularly chastening night for Italy as the Azzurri lost 4-1 against world champions Germany in Munich.

Wed, 30 Mar, 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

Germany edge out unlucky Austria as Dublin date looms

Germany rode their luck to beat Austria 2-1 and continue their perfect start to World Cup qualifying Group C in Vienna.

Wed, 12 Sep, 2012

Spain leave it late

Roberto Soldado’s 86th-minute winner saved Spain from an embarrassing goalless draw with Georgia in the opening match of their World Cup qualifying campaign.

Tue, 11 Sep, 2012

PSV Eindhoven maintain Champions League hopes

PSV Eindhoven 2 Vitesse Arnhem 1

Sun, 01 May, 2011

Rangers keep clean sheet ahead of second leg

PSV Eindhoven 0 Rangers 0

Thu, 10 Mar, 2011

Baggies abandon Djemba-Djemba interest

West Brom have abandoned their interest in signing former Manchester United and Aston Villa midfielder Eric Djemba-Djemba on medical grounds.

Wed, 28 Jul, 2010

Olsson brace gives Sweden win

A brace from substitute Martin Olsson helped Sweden down Bosnia-Herzegovina 4-2 in tonight’s friendly in Gothenburg.

Sat, 29 May, 2010

Atletico condemn Barcelona to first defeat

BARCELONA slumped to their first Primera Division defeat of the season last night, going down 2-1 at Atletico Madrid.

Mon, 15 Feb, 2010

Draw leaves Celtic stuck on bottom

Celtic 0 Hamburg 0

Thu, 05 Nov, 2009

Wilson: We must raise our game

Celtic full-back Mark Wilson accepts Tony Mowbray was right to warn his players over their futures following the 1-0 Europa League defeat by Hamburg.

Fri, 23 Oct, 2009

Mowbray warns Bhoys to shape up or ship out

TONY MOWBRAY last night warned his Celtic players they face being sold in January if they fail to improve on their recent displays.

Fri, 23 Oct, 2009

McGeady’s Celtic downed by Hamburg

Celtic 0 Hamburg 1

Thu, 22 Oct, 2009

Portugal secure play-off place

Portugal booked themselves a place in the European play-offs for next year’s World Cup with an easy 4-0 Group One victory over Malta.

Wed, 14 Oct, 2009

Kerr’s Faroes lose out to Serbia

SERBIA tightened their grip on World Cup qualifying Group Seven with a routine 2-0 win over Brian Kerr’s Faroe Islands last night.

Thu, 11 Jun, 2009

Suarez stars as Ajax thrash PSV

PSV Eindhoven’s troubles show no sign of abating as a Luis Suarez brace earned Ajax a 4-1 win at the Amsterdam ArenA and sent them top of the Eredivisie table.

Sun, 16 Nov, 2008

Berg inspires Groningen to top of the table

Two goals from Marcus Berg helped FC Groningen claim a 3-1 win over 10-man Feyenoord and take their place at the top of the Eredivisie.

Sun, 28 Sep, 2008

PSV relinquish lead after defeat

PSV Eindhoven were knocked off the top of Holland’s Eredivisie after FC Groningen came from behind to condemn them to a 2-1 defeat today.

Wed, 26 Dec, 2007

Republic U-21s secure win in Sweden

Sweden Under-21 2 Republic of Ireland Under-21 3

Fri, 12 Oct, 2007

Vitesse earn share of top spot in Holland

Vitesse Arnhem joined Feyenoord at the top of the Eredivisie after beating derby rivals NEC Nijmegen 1-0.

Sun, 02 Sep, 2007

Derry progress in UEFA Cup qualifier

Derry City 1 IFK Gothenburg 0 (Derry win 2-0 on aggregate)

Thu, 27 Jul, 2006