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Union and Hertha set for their first Berlin derby in the Bundesliga

City rivals Union and Hertha face off for the first time in the Bundesliga on Saturday, almost 30 years after the fall of the Berlin Wall.

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European wrap: Hamburg's first-ever relegation sparks fiery fan demonstrations

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Bayern call Ancelotti's raised middle finger to fans an 'understandable reaction' after inquiry dropped

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There were a couple of surprise defeats in the Bundesliga today

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Carlo Ancelotti stays positive as Bayern drop points and Borussia Dortmund take advantage

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Mario Gotze's return couldn't stop Dortmund from losing to newly promoted Leipzig

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

European champions Portugal were brought crashing back to earth in their opening World Cup qualifier last night after suffering a deserved 2-0 defeat to Switzerland.

Wed, 07 Sep, 2016

VIDEO: All Ireland heads for France after stunning Euro qualification

Republic of Ireland 2 Bosnia-Herzegovina 0, Ireland win 3-1 on aggregate: Mission accomplished and, surprisingly for Ireland — where, as football folk know, we’re far more accustomed to doing things the hard way — with even a bit to spare.

Tue, 17 Nov, 2015

VIDEO: Bosnia’s Roman gladiator Miralem Pjanic a direct threat to Ireland

Bosnia has been here before, and so has Miralem Pjanic.

Thu, 12 Nov, 2015

Ireland warned that Edin Dzeko is Bosnia’s Cristiano Ronaldo

Striker Edin Dzeko is as important to Bosnia-Herzegovina as Cristiano Ronaldo is to Portugal, and he poses a major threat to Ireland in the Euro 2016 play-off tie.

Wed, 11 Nov, 2015

Midfield will be key battleground for Ireland against Bosnia

Stop Edin Dzeko and you stop Bosnia. That’s the theory anyway, but like a lot of football theories, it is, at best, only part of the story.

Tue, 10 Nov, 2015

Bale brace saves Welsh blushes

Gareth Bale spared Wales blushes when his stunning free-kick late helped his side overcame tiny Andorra in their Euro 2016 Group B qualification opener.

Wed, 10 Sep, 2014

Bosnia-Herzegovina win sends Iran home

Bosnia-Herzegovina 3 Iran 1

Wed, 25 Jun, 2014

Messi shines in narrow Argentina win

Argentina 2 Bosnia-Herzegovina 1

Mon, 16 Jun, 2014

Russia qualifyfor first World Cupin 12 years

Russia secured their place at next summer’s World Cup finals by the narrowest of margins after conceding a last-minute equaliser in their qualifier against Azerbaijan.

Wed, 16 Oct, 2013

Ibrahimovic in ominopus form ahead of crunch match against Ireland

Zlatan Ibrahimovic fired out a warning to the Republic of Ireland with a hat-trick in Sweden's 4-2 friendly defeat of neighbours Norway in Stockholm.

Wed, 14 Aug, 2013

Sulking star Ronaldo strikes twice in Real win

Real Madrid registered their first Primera Division victory of the season after a comfortable 3-0 win over Granada at the Bernabeu — but an unhappy Ronaldo suggested all is not well within the camp.

Mon, 03 Sep, 2012

Long strike seals friendly win for Ireland

Shane Long ensured Ireland will head off to the Euro 2012 championships on the back of a win with the only goal against Bosnia-Herzegovina in today's friendly at the Aviva Stadium.

Sat, 26 May, 2012

Patience the key, says Portugal boss Bento

PORTUGAL boss Paulo Bento will demand patience from his players as they try to secure a place at Euro 2012 tonight against Bosnia-Herzegovina.

Tue, 15 Nov, 2011

Bosnia held by Portugal

Bosnia and Herzegovina 0 Portugal 0

Sat, 12 Nov, 2011

Portugal favourites to qualify after dire draw

BOSNIA-HERZEGOVINA failed to make the most of home advantage as they played out a terrible goalless draw with Portugal in the first leg of their Euro 2012 play-off in Zenica.

Sat, 12 Nov, 2011

Portugal in pole position after dire draw at Bosnia

Bosnia-Herzegovina 0 Portugal 0

Fri, 11 Nov, 2011

Euro 2012 roundup: Germany claim comfortable win

Germany extended their lead at the top of Euro 2012 qualifying Group A to move closer to the finals in Poland and Ukraine next year with a comfortable 4-0 win over Kazakhstan tonight.

Sat, 26 Mar, 2011

Spain maintain 100% record

Spain remain on course to complete a perfect record in World Cup qualifying Group Five as they made it nine wins from nine with a 2-1 victory over Armenia in a rain-drenched Yerevan today.

Sat, 10 Oct, 2009

Hoffenheim go clear at top of Bundesliga

Hoffenheim’s dream first season in the Bundesliga continues to get better as they moved three points clear at the top with a 3-1 win at Cologne this afternoon.

Sat, 22 Nov, 2008

Maradona starts new career with win

Diego Maradona's reign as Argentina manager began with a 1-0 victory over Scotland in a friendly in Glasgow tonight.

Wed, 19 Nov, 2008

Leverkusen end Hoffenheim's 100% record

Hoffenheim’s fairytale start to their debut season in the Bundesliga came to an end as they were went down 5-2 at Bayer Leverkusen today.

Sat, 30 Aug, 2008

Eduardo on target as Croatia march on

CROATIA squeezed past Israel 1-0 to consolidate their position at the top of England’s Group E and keep them on course for Euro 2008 qualification.

Mon, 15 Oct, 2007

Werder reclaim top spot

Werder Bremen returned to the top of the Bundesliga standings on the back of a 3-0 victory over Hannover.

Sun, 28 Jan, 2007