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Germany announces its bid to host Euro 2024

The German Football Association has confirmed its intention to apply to host the 2024 European Championship.

McCormack finished fifth at the cross country championship in Sardinia.

Fionnuala McCormack v Turkey? It's just not fair.

Fionnuala McCormack is understandably frustrated after again finishing behind African runners at the European Cross-Country Championships who have recently taken up Turkish citizenship, writes Greg Allen.

Athletics • 13 Dec 16

Marcel Sabitze reacts to defeat to Ireland

Austrian media react to ‘embarrassing’ defeat

Defeat to Ireland has put a huge dent in any ambitions Austria harboured of reaching the 2018 World Cup, and the media has reacted badly to another deflating performance.

Soccer • 13 Nov 16

Spain bowed out of Euro 2016 with a 2-0 defeat to Italy

Pique hints at change in Spanish style after exit

Gerard Pique says the star-studded Spanish squad will reflect on their early European Championship exit and admitted that they were simply not good enough to defend their title.

Euro 2016 • 28 Jun 16

Jamie Vardy has again proved his worth in front of goals

Hodgson happy with England's attacking 'boldness'

Roy Hodgson believes his attack-heavy squad will help England flourish as Euro 2016 progresses.

Euro 2016 • 18 Jun 16

Hamann believes Ireland can nullify the threat of Swedish star Ibrahimovic

Hamann confident Ireland will make winning start

RTÉ soccer analyst Didi Hamann is “quietly confident” that the Republic of Ireland will get their European Championship campaign off to a winning start against Sweden.

Euro 2016 • 11 Jun 16

Italy go in search of a second European Championship title after their sole success in 1968

VIDEO: Euro 2016 Group E profile - Italy

RTÉ Sport's Dave Kelly takes a look at Ireland's final Group E opponents Italy, who will be backboned by a strong Juventus representation in France. (RoI only).

Euro 2016 • 08 Jun 16

Keane says he is unlikely to be fit in time to face Sweden on 13 June

Robbie Keane on his bike for the Euros

Republic of Ireland captain Robbie Keane is doing all he can to get back to full fitness for Euro 2016 after more rehabilitation work with the squad in Cork today.

Euro 2016 • 03 Jun 16

Irish supporters may get a final chance to see their side in France

Irish fans may get a final chance for Euro tickets

Republic of Ireland supporters who have missed out on tickets for Euro 2016 may yet have a final chance to see their team play in France.

Soccer • 21 Apr 16

Giorgio Chiellini looks more likely to be fit for Euro 2016

Euro 2016 boost for Italy's Giorgio Chiellini

Italy defender Giorgio Chiellini has boosted his Euro 2016 chances by returning to training with Juventus after a thigh injury.

Soccer • 21 Apr 16

Claudio Marchisio clutches his left knee after falling awkwardly

Italy lose Claudio Marchisio ahead of Euro 2016

Italy midfielder Claudio Marchisio will miss the European Championships after rupturing anterior cruciate ligaments while playing for Juventus.

Soccer • 17 Apr 16

Dimitri Payet (R) could force his way into France's squad for the Euros

Payet dreaming of making France squad for Euros

Dimitri Payet has revealed clear-the-air talks with France boss Didier Deschamps could yet secure his place at Euro 2016.

Soccer • 28 Mar 16

Michael O'Neill would love to play France on the opening night

Michael O'Neill: Playing France would be special

Northern Ireland boss Michael O'Neill says he would be delighted to draw hosts France in Saturday's Euro 2016 finals draw in Paris.

Soccer • 11 Dec 15

VIDEO: Silence for Paris victims interrupted

The minute's silence for the victims of the Paris terrorist attacks is interrupted before Ireland v Bosnia & Herzegovina (worldwide clip).

Soccer • 16 Nov 15

Zlatan Ibrahimovic slams home from the spot for Sweden

Emil Forsberg gives Sweden crucial edge

Emil Forsberg scored one goal and won a penalty that Zlatan Ibrahimovic converted before Denmark netted late to leave this Euro 2016 playoff in the balance.

Soccer • 14 Nov 15

Andriy Yarmolenko celebrates scoring Ukraine's first goal

Ukraine in control after sweeping past Slovenia

Ukraine's hopes of finally ending their play-off hoodoo and qualifying for Euro 2016 were given a huge boost with a 2-0 first-leg victory over Slovenia in Lviv.

Soccer • 14 Nov 15

VIDEO: Bosnia v Ireland talking points

Watch six talking points from Ireland's battling 1-1 draw away to Bosnia-Herzegovina in Friday's EURO 2016 play-off. RoI only.

Soccer • 16 Nov 15

Stephen Ward was given a trying time by Bosnia's Edin Visca

Stephen Ward rues lack of match practice

It was a night of contrasting fortunes for the Republic of Ireland’s two full-backs as Martin O’Neill’s side emerged with a 1-1 draw from their foggy duel with Bosnia and Herzegovina in Zenica.

Soccer • 14 Nov 15

Croatia celebrate qualification after their 1-0 win in Malta

Euro 2016 Roundup: Croatia snatch automatic spot

On a dramatic final night of qualifying, Turkey and Croatia claimed the last two remaining automatic berths for Euro 2016 while Bosnia-Herzegovina, Norway and Hungary went into the play-offs.

Soccer • 13 Oct 15

Chris Coleman wants standards to rise on and off the pitch

Coleman will 'rattle a few cages' in Welsh journey

Chris Coleman will demand changes be made in Welsh football if he is to build on the success of qualifying for Euro 2016.

Soccer • 12 Oct 15

In Numbers: Poland v Republic of Ireland

Ireland will face a play-off for a place at Euro 2016 after falling to a 2-1 defeat to Poland in Warsaw last night - here are the stats behind the final game of Group D.

Soccer • 12 Oct 15

VIDEO: Giles, Brady & Dunphy on 'sterile' Ireland

John Giles, Liam Brady and Eamon Dunphy react to Ireland's loss against Poland and the confirmation that they will be in the play-offs for Euro 2016 qualification (worldwide clip)

Soccer • 12 Oct 15

Grzegorz Krychowiak lashes home the opener for Poland against Ireland

Ireland in Euro 2016 play-off after loss to Poland

The Republic of Ireland face a Euro 2016 play-off after Poland ended Irish hopes of automatic qualification with a 2-1 victory in Warsaw.

Soccer • 13 Oct 15

Robert Lewandowski is in outstanding form for club and country

Poles back Lewandowski to underline class

Poland defender Jakub Wawryzniak has backed Robert Lewandowski to prove he is the best striker in the world by ruining the Republic of Ireland's dream of automatic qualification for Euro 2016.

Soccer • 11 Oct 15

Santi Cazorla celebrates his goal with Jordi Alba

Euro 2016 Round-up: Classy Spain book their ticket

Spain and Switzerland stamped their tickets for France next summer in their penultimate games of European Championship qualifying.

Soccer • 09 Oct 15