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The Giro has started outside Italy on 15 previous occasions, including the island of Ireland a decade ago

Giro d'Italia set to start in Albania for first time

The Giro d'Italia will start in Albania for the first time next year, organisers have said.

Ferran Torres scores the games only goal

Torres goal enough for second-string Spain side

An early goal from Ferran Torres proved enough for a much-changed Spain side to seal their place in the knockout stages of Euro 2024 with a 100 per cent record after a 1-0 win over Albania in Dusseldorf.

Soccer • 25 Jun 24

Euro 2024 Group B recap: Spain and Italy progress

Italy broke Croatia hearts with a last-minute equaliser to join Spain in the knock-out stages.

Euro 2024 • 24 Jun 24

Daku apologised for joining in the chanting of slogans against Serbia and North Macedonia

Albania forward Daku banned for two games over chants

Albania forward Mirlind Daku has been suspended for two games for leading his team's fans in offensive chants about Serbia and North Macedonia at Euro 2024 that soccer governing body UEFA said violated the basic rules of decent conduct.

Soccer • 23 Jun 24

Luka Modric and Croatia's veterans must win to overtake an Italy captained by Gianluigi Donnarumma

Euro 2024 Day 11 preview: Croatia aim for Italian job

Italy and Croatia face each other knowing their Euro 2024 survival is on the line in today's decisive Group B match, while Albania must beat already-qualified Spain.

Euro 2024 • 24 Jun 24

Serbia have complained about chants during Croatia v Albania

Serbia demand punishment for Croatia and Albania

Serbia are demanding that UEFA punish Croatia and Albania after accusing their fans of hateful chanting during their Euro 2024 clash in Hamburg.

Soccer • 20 Jun 24

Steve Clarke looks on as his side were well-beaten by Germany in the opener

Euro 2024 Day 6 preview: Clarke expects more from Scots

Steve Clarke insists Scotland have to do better when they face Switzerland in a crucial Euro 2024 game in Cologne on Wednesday night.

Soccer • 19 Jun 24

Italy match-winner Nicolo Barella is raised high by Riccardo Calafiori

Italy recover to beat Albania after historic early goal

Nicolo Barella ensured defending champions Italy launched their Euro 2024 campaign with victory over Albania despite conceding the fastest goal in European Championship history.

Soccer • 15 Jun 24

Spain will take on Croatia in the opening game of the group in Berlin

Euro 2024 Group B: Much to savour in group of death

Soccer • 12 Jun 24

Lily Agg (R) and Megan Connolly wearing pink T-shirts in training to promote Breast Cancer Ireland's awareness month

Republic of Ireland v Albania: All you need to know

The Republic of Ireland resume their UEFA Women's Nations League campaign at Tallaght Stadium with the first in a double header of October fixtures against Albania. Here's all you need to know about Friday's match including coverage details.

Soccer • 27 Oct 23

Kane enjoyed an upturn in form after an under-par start to Spurs' Premier League campaign

Kane hat-trick fires England within sight of World Cup

Harry Kane scored a first half hat-trick as England all but secured World Cup qualification with a 5-0 win against Albania at Wembley.

Soccer • 12 Nov 21

The match is suspended because of fans throwing objects onto the pitch

Crowd trouble mars Albania v Poland World Cup qualifier

Bottles were thrown at Poland forward Karol Swiderski after the resumption of their World Cup Group I qualifier against Albania, which was suspended due to crowd trouble.

Soccer • 13 Oct 21

Harry Kane celebrates his goal at Arena Kombetare in Tirana

Kane on target as England defeat Albania

Harry Kane's first international goal in 16 months helped England on their way to a comfortable 2-0 victory in Albania as World Cup qualification continued without a hitch for Gareth Southgate's side.

Soccer • 28 Mar 21

Albania-England to go ahead after security issue sorted

England's World Cup qualifier against Albania in Tirana on Sunday should go ahead after a security issue was resolved.

Soccer • 26 Mar 21

The Air Albania Stadium is due to host the fixture

England's Albania game in doubt over security issue

England's 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Albania on Sunday is at risk of being called off due to security issues.

Soccer • 25 Mar 21

Antoine Griezmann (L) is hoisted into the air after helping France to victory

Griezmann shines as France clinch top spot in style

Antoine Griezmann scored one and created another as France secured top spot in their Euro 2020 qualifying group with a 2-0 win in Albania.

Soccer • 17 Nov 19

Ireland got their UEFA Women's U17s Championship Qualifier Round off to a brilliant start

Ireland U17s win 10-0 to kick-off UEFA qualifier round

The Republic of Ireland Women's U17 team kicked off their UEFA Women's U17s Championship Qualifier Round in emphatic fashion beating Albania 10-0 in Lithuania.

Soccer • 10 Sep 19

Kingsley Coman and Olivier Giroud scored three of France's four goals in Paris

France ease past Albania after anthem farce

France stayed in command of their Euro 2020 qualifying group as Kingsley Coman's double and goals from Olivier Giroud and debutant Jonathan Ikone earned them a 4-1 home win against Albania on a night when kick-off had to be delayed due to an anthem debacle.

International • 07 Sep 19

Gareth Bale's introduction failed to result in a goal

Wales go down to surprise defeat in Albania

Wales suffered an embarrassing 1-0 defeat to Albania as Ryan Giggs' first year in charge ended on a low note in Elbasan.

Soccer • 20 Nov 18

Andrew Robertson captained Scotland to a big win

Scotland close in on Nations League play-off place

Scotland are within 90 minutes of a Nations League play-off spot after an emphatic 4-0 win over 10-man Albania at the Loro Borici Stadium in Shkoder.

Soccer • 17 Nov 18

Kraft & Whelan lead Ireland U17s to 14-0 win in Albania

Republic of Ireland Women's Under-17s went goal crazy as they ran up a huge 14-0 win over Albania in their first match of the UEFA European Championships Qualifying Round on Monday afternoon.

Soccer • 22 Oct 18

Paul Pogba was the star of the show for France

As it happened: Sunday at Euro 2016

France and Switzerland played out a 0-0 draw low on thrills but a result that sees both sides into the final 16 at Euro 2016. See how it all unfolded here.

Euro 2016 • 05 Jul 16

Antoine Griezmann finally breaks the deadlock

France break Albanian hearts with last-gasp win

Antoine Griezmann headed a last-minute goal and Dmitri Payet struck in stoppage time to give Euro 2016 hosts France a 2-0 win over Albania and a place in the round of 16.

Euro 2016 • 15 Jun 16

Dimitri Payet celebrates scoring against Albania

As it happened: Wednesday at Euro 2016

Hosts France advanced to the knock-out stages with a late win over Albania, while elsewhere in Group A, Romania and Switzerland played a 1-1 draw. Earlier in the day Slovakia defeated Russia 2-1.

Euro 2016 • 15 Jun 16

Fabian Schar heads home the winner for Switzerland

Nervy Switzerland edge 10-man Albania

Switzerland's Granit Xhaka won the battle of the brothers as 10-man Albania's debut at a major tournament ended in an action-packed 1-0 defeat.

Euro 2016 • 15 Jun 16