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In numbers: Republic of Ireland v Germany

A goal from Shane Long saw Ireland defeat world champions Germany on one of the most famous nights in Irish sport - these are the stats behind a famous vicotory.

Soccer • 09 Oct 15

Portugal's Joao Moutinho (R) celebrates with Bruno Alves

EURO 2016 Round-up: Moutinho puts Portugal through

Portugal made certain of their place in the finals as a Joao Moutinho goal was enough to see off Denmark 1-0 in Braga.

Soccer • 08 Oct 15

Robert Lewandowski bundles in a last-gasp equaliser for Poland

Robert Lewandowski breaks Scottish hearts at death

Scotland's dream of reaching the 2016 European Championship finals in France were ended by an injury-time leveller by Poland striker Robert Lewandowski as they played out a dramatic 2-2 draw at Hampden Park.

Soccer • 08 Oct 15

Darragh Maloney with the panel at Aviva Stadium

VIDEO: Giles, Brady & Dunphy on Ireland's chances

Watch John Giles, Liam Brady and Eamon Dunphy on the Republic of Ireland's 1-0 victory over Georgia at Aviva Stadium (worldwide clip)

Soccer • 09 Sep 15

Kyle Lafferty hopes to be back to his best against Hungary at Windsor Park

'Excited' Lafferty looks to create history

Striker Kyle Lafferty has billed Monday night's clash with Hungary as the "biggest game" of the Northern Ireland players' careers as they bid to turn their Euro 2016 dream into reality.

Soccer • 06 Sep 15

Gordon Strachan casts an eye over Scotland's preparations at Hampden Park this afternoon

Strachan seeking Scotland goal threat

Scotland boss Gordon Strachan does not doubt his players' ability to bounce back from Friday's shock defeat in Georgia when they face world champions Germany at Hampden Park.

Soccer • 06 Sep 15

Martin O'Neill anticipates a stern challenge from Georgia in Dublin

VIDEO: O'Neill shifts focus to Georgia clash

Republic of Ireland boss Martin O'Neill turned his attention to Monday's Euro 2016 qualifying showdown with Georgia within minutes of his side's 4-0 victory over Gibraltar.

Soccer • 04 Sep 15

Robbie Keane has now scored 67 goals for Ireland

VIDEO: Robbie Keane brace

Robbie Keane bags a quickfire brace for the Republic of Ireland against Gibraltar.

Soccer • 04 Sep 15

Mario Gotze celebrates scoring in Frankfurt

Germany move top in Group D after defeating Poland

Germany moved above Poland at the top of Euro 2016 qualifying Group D thanks to a 3-1 win over the former group leaders in Frankfurt.

Soccer • 04 Sep 15

Roy Chipolina has taken encouragement from what he perceives as Gibraltar's gradual improvement

Gibraltar hope to score on Friday night

Roy Chipolina has warned the Republic of Ireland that Gibraltar will set out to score against them as they head into Euro 2016 qualifier battle in Faro.

Soccer • 03 Sep 15

Iceland's Gylfi Sigurdsson beats Jasper Cillessen from the spot in Amsterdam

Euro 2016: Iceland beat Netherlands in qualifiers

Netherlands lost ground in their bid to secure automatic qualification for Euro 2016 as they were beaten 1-0 by Group A leaders Iceland after being reduced to 10 men in the first half.

Soccer • 04 Sep 15

Gareth Bale heads home to send Wales closer to Euro 2016 qualification

Bale heads Wales closer to French adventure

An 82nd-minute headed goal from Gareth Bale has left Wales one win away from qualification for Euro 2016.

Soccer • 03 Sep 15

Gordon Strachan's Scotland side are two points ahead of the Republic of Ireland after six matches in Group D

Excitement building in Scotland camp

Scotland boss Gordon Strachan senses a healthy "nervous excitement" among his squad and the fans ahead of their European Qualifier against Georgia.

Soccer • 03 Sep 15

Andy Robertson scores for Scotland in their 3-1 friendly defeat to England at Celtic Park last November

Robertson: Scotland unified by common Euro goal

Andy Robertson senses the whole Scotland squad is united in their quiet determination to end their long absence from a major finals.

Soccer • 02 Sep 15

Jon Walters (green bib) trained with the rest of the Republic of Ireland squad at Abbotstown earlier today

VIDEO: Wilson happy to still have Walters at Stoke

Republic of Ireland defender Marc Wilson has expressed his delight that international team-mate Jon Walters will be remaining a colleague at club level with Stoke after a transfer deadline day move away from the Britannia Stadium failed to materialise.

Soccer • 03 Sep 15

Gareth McAuley has racked up 51 caps for Northern Ireland over the last 10 years

Northern Ireland's McAuley focused on Faroes match

Gareth McAuley believes Northern Ireland's trip to the Faroe Islands should be viewed as the "pivotal" point of their Euro 2016 qualifying campaign.

Soccer • 03 Sep 15

Mark McGhee (R) and the Scotland management team guided their charges to a 1-0 win against Qatar on Friday

McGhee: Scotland will handle qualifier pressure

Mark McGhee claims Scotland's crucial Dublin clash with the Republic of Ireland deserves to be hyped up - but he insists the pressure will not put the Dark Blues off their stride.

Soccer • 08 Jun 15

Madeline Perry lost the first match in Ireland's defeat to France

Squash: Ireland women lose out in Euro semis

Ireland’s women have been beaten by France in the semi-finals of the European Squash Championships in Denmark.

Other sport • 01 May 15

Marouane Fellaini's early goal gave Belgium a 1-0 win

Fellaini goal enough for 10-man Belgium

Marouane Fellaini grabbed an early goal as 10-man Belgium survived a spirited Israeli second-half performance to earn a 1-0 win in Euro 2016 qualifying Group B in Jerusalem.

Soccer • 31 Mar 15

Play was stopped in Milan after fireworks were thrown onto the pitch by the Croatia fans

Euro 2016 round-up: Crowd trouble at Italy-Croatia

Crowd trouble marred Italy's 1-1 draw with Croatia while there were wins for Netherlands, Czech Republic and Turkey.

Soccer • 16 Nov 14

A dejected Robbie Keane leaves the field following Ireland's defeat to Scotland

Keane admits to limitations as a lone striker

Robbie Keane has admitted that playing as a lone striker is not his forte, but remains convinced that he can still score goals for the Republic of Ireland if he is used in the right way.

Soccer • 16 Nov 14

Temur Ketsbaia managed Anorthosis
and Olympiacos prior to being appointed as Georgia manager

Ketsbaia leaves Georgia post

Temur Ketsbaia has stuck to his pledge to quit as Georgia manager.

Soccer • 15 Nov 14

Faroe Islands players celebrate at full-time in Athens

Greece slump to new nadir with loss to Faroes

Faroe Islands recorded a shock victory over Greece in Athens to leave Claudio Ranieri's side slumped at the bottom of Euro 2016 qualifying Group F.

Soccer • 15 Nov 14

Martin O'Neill remains confident Ireland can qualify for Euro 2016

O’Neill remains upbeat despite defeat

Republic of Ireland manager Martin O’Neill remains confident that his side can qualify for Euro 2016 despite suffered a disappointing defeat to Scotland at Celtic Park.

Soccer • 15 Nov 14

Thomas Muller celebrates his opening goal

Low-key Germany ease past Gibraltar

Germany picked up their obligatory group win over Gibraltar but the expected flurry of goals failed to arrive as they only managed to score four without reply in Nuremberg.

Soccer • 14 Nov 14