Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

John Souttar heads Scotland in front against Denmark

Scotland down Danes to secure home play-off

Scotland concluded their 2022 World Cup qualifying Group F campaign with a magnificent 2-0 win over runaway section winners Denmark to clinch their place as play-off seeds.

Soccer • 15 Nov 21

Jannik Vestergaard, Daniel Wass, Kasper Schmeichel, Yussuf Poulsen and Simon Kjaer drench Kasper Hjulmand

World Cup qualifying wrap: Danes ease over the line

Denmark became the second European nation to reach the 2022 World Cup after a 1-0 home win over Austria left them top of qualifying Group F with an unassailable seven-point lead over second-placed Scotland with two games to spare.

Soccer • 12 Oct 21

Simon Kjar and Christian Eriksen pictured in 2019

Henderson: Milan's Kjaer has respect of all in football

Jordan Henderson has told Denmark skipper Simon Kjaer he has "the respect and admiration of everyone in football" for the part he played in saving team-mate Christian Eriksen's life.

Soccer • 15 Sep 21

Tokyo 2020: Great Danes win madison as Ireland struggle

Denmark's Lasse Norman Hansen and Michael Morkov combined brilliantly to edge a thrilling battle for gold in the madison at the Izu Velodrome, but there was disappointment for the Irish pair of Felix English and Mark Downey, who failed to finish after losing a second lap on the bunch.

Cycling • 07 Aug 21

Frederik Madsen crashed into Charlie Tanfield at the Izu Velodrome

Tokyo 2020: British pursuit reign ends in Danish crash

Great Britain's reign as Olympic men's team pursuit champions ended in bizarre fashion as Danish rider Frederik Madsen crashed into Charlie Tanfield during their semi-final race.

Olympics • 03 Aug 21

Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou with Vasilis Barkas and Dane Murray after the full-time whistle

Postecoglou: Bhoys will be better prepared next week

Ange Postecoglou insists Celtic cannot help but be better prepared for next week's Champions League clash with Midtjylland following the 1-1 draw at Parkhead.

Soccer • 20 Jul 21

The team is made up of five Italians, three Englishman and a player each from Spain, Belgium and Denmark

Five Italians named in Euros team of the tournament

Five players from champions Italy and three from runners-up England have been named in the Euro 2020 team of the tournament.

Soccer • 13 Jul 21

Schmeichel said the laser had not affected him for the penalty but had earlier in the game.

FA fined €30,000 for crowd incidents in Euro 2020 semi

The Football Association has been fined €30,000 after a laser pointer was shone at Denmark goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel during England's Euro 2020 semi-final win on Wednesday.

Soccer • 10 Jul 21

Kasper Schmeichel is targeted by a laser as he prepares to face Harry Kane's penalty

UEFA charge England over Schmeichel laser incident

UEFA has opened disciplinary proceedings against England after a laser pointer was shone in the face of Denmark goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel in Wednesday night's Euro 2020 semi-final.

Soccer • 08 Jul 21

Denmark bowed out of the tournament after an extra-time defeat to England

Penalty decision leaves Denmark boss feeling bitter

Denmark boss Kasper Hjulmand admits he is bitter after England ended his battling side's Euro 2020 dream.

Soccer • 08 Jul 21

Raheem Sterling goes to ground at Wembley

Hamann left VAR-y disappointed by penalty decision

Didi Hamann believes that a "blatant dive" from England attacker Raheem Sterling and VAR's failure to flag it as such cost Denmark the chance of a place in the final of Euro 2020.

Euro 2020 • 08 Jul 21

The England boss shows his delight at the final whistle

Southgate hails adaptibility of resilient squad

England manager Gareth Southate felt his squad of players showed another way to win when beating Denmark in Wednesday's Euro 2020 semi-final.

Euro 2020 • 08 Jul 21

Kasper Schmeichel denies Harry Maguire with a fine save

Recap: Euro 2020 semi-final: England 2-1 Denmark (AET)

Read how it all unfolded as England booked their place in Sunday;s final.

Euro 2020 • 08 Jul 21

Harry Kane celebrates his goal in extra time

England beat dogged Denmark in extra time to make final

Harry Kane dispatched a controversial penalty in extra time at the second attempt as hosts England advanced to a final against Italy at Euro 2020 after seeing off Denmark 2-1 at Wembley.

Denmark • 07 Jul 21

Declan Rice and Kalvin Phillips are relatively inexperienced at international level

Midfield key for callow, cautious England - Hamann

Did Hamann is backing England to overcome Denmark, possibly after extra-time, but the RTÉ analyst believes the Danes will be a difficult opponent, who may have an advantage in the centre of midfield.

Euro 2020 • 07 Jul 21

Denmark are looking to cause an upset at Wembley

Danes confident they can turn pressure up on England

Kasper Hjulmand wants to take advantage of the pressure and expectation England are facing heading into a Euro 2020 semi-final that Denmark will play for Christian Eriksen and their unified, passionate nation.

Euro 2020 • 06 Jul 21

Denmark fans pay tribute to Christian Eriksen during the match against Belgium

Eriksen & life-saving paramedics invited to Euros final

UEFA have invited Denmark international Christian Eriksen and the paramedics who helped save his life during an on-field cardiac arrest to attend the Euro 2020 final at Wembley on Sunday.

Euro 2020 • 06 Jul 21

England v Denmark preview: Who's coming home?

England and Denmark square off at Wembley on Wednesday night as the Euros come to the boil. Someone's dream is about to end...

Soccer • 06 Jul 21

Accustomed to facing Kane at club level, Christensen also went up against him in the UEFA Nations League

Denmark's Christensen confident of taming Kane

Andreas Christensen has expressed confidence that Denmark will be able to find a way to subdue England captain Harry Kane when the teams go head-to-head on Wednesday with a place in the Euro 2020 final at stake.

Euro 2020 • 05 Jul 21

Denmark stand between England and their second ever final, having fallen at the penultimate hurdle at major tournaments on four occasions since winning the World Cup in 1966

Southgate: England ready to end semi-final hoodoo

Gareth Southgate says England are ready to end their semi-final hoodoo this week by making history and reaching their first final since 1966.

Soccer • 05 Jul 21

Denmark fans display a tribute banner to Christian Eriksen

Eriksen always on mind of Denmark boss Hjulmand

Denmark coach Kasper Hjulmand feels his players are carrying Christian Eriksen with them all the way to Wembley after booking a place in the semi-finals of Euro 2020.

Euro 2020 • 03 Jul 21

Denmark players celebrate after booking their spot in the semi-finals

Fairytale continues as Danes prevail to reach last four

Denmark beat the Czech Republic 2-1 in Baku to book their place in the semi-final of Euro 2020.

Euro 2020 • 03 Jul 21

Kevin De Bruyne and Romelu Lukaku during Belgium's win over Portugal

Euro 2020: The quarter-final game-by-game preview

As the eight teams left standing prepare for their Euro 2020 quarter-finals on Friday and Saturday, we look at how each team matches up against their upcoming opponents.

Euro 2020 • 01 Jul 21

Wales 'deserved more from this joke set up of a tournament', according to Gunter

Gunter calls Euro 2020 set-up a 'joke' after Wales exit

Chris Gunter has called the format of Euro 2020 a "joke" and accused UEFA of letting down Wales.

Soccer • 27 Jun 21

'Obviously to finish the game how we did is disappointing'

Frustrated Bale laments Wales' Euro 2020 exit

Wales captain Gareth Bale admitted a sense of frustration at what might have been after they were knocked out of Euro 2020 following a 4-0 defeat by Denmark in Amsterdam.

Euro 2020 • 26 Jun 21