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Jamal Musiala and Florian Wirtz will be tasked with bringing the attacking flair for the host nation

Euro 2024 Group A: Germany favourites in tricky pool

Group A will get the ball rolling for Euro 2024 when hosts Germany take on Scotland on Friday at the Allianz Arena in Munich, while in-form Hungary and a traditionally competitive Switzerland will all feel confident of having their say when it comes to which teams can book a knockout stage place.

Soccer • 12 Jun 24

Ireland enjoyed a facile victory to sign off for 2021

Record-breaking Ireland hit 11 past hapless Georgia

A record-breaking performance saw the Republic of Ireland secure a remarkable 11-0 victory over Georgia in their World Cup qualifier at Tallaght Stadium.

Soccer • 01 Dec 21

Austria's Jozo Rados goes for a basket despite the efforts of Jordan Blount

Austria brush aside Irish challenge 2025 pre-qualifier

Ireland's senior men's team fell to 97-70 defeat to Austria in the second game of their FIBA EuroBasket 2025 pre-qualifiers campaign.

Basketball • 28 Nov 21

Portugal are battling with Serbian for top spot

Portugal ease past Azerbaijan to move top of Group A

Portugal cruised to a 3-0 victory away to Azerbaijan in World Cup qualifying on Tuesday to move top of Group A.

Soccer • 07 Sep 21

Bazunu reflects on 'heartbreaking' Ireland defeat

Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu had another night to remember in his burgeoning career, saving a penalty from Cristiano Ronaldo, but admitted that the last-gasp defeat to Portugal was "heartbreaking".

Soccer • 02 Sep 21

Gareth Bale says Wales are 'realistic' ahead of the Euros

Wales 'realistic' but full of confidence, says Bale

Gareth Bale admits Wales will carry a dose of realism as the Dragons seek to replicate their Euro 2016 success this summer.

Soccer • 31 May 21

Le Sommer celebrates as she puts France 2-1 in front

France v Norway: World Cup Recap

Catch up on all the action as France edged out Norway to put one foot in the knock-out stage of the World Cup.

Soccer • 12 Jun 19

World Cup 2018: Uruguay 3-0 Russia recap

Uruguay claimed top-spot in Group A with a straight-forward 3-0 victory over Russia which was aided by a red card for the World Cup hosts. See how it all unfolded here.

World Cup 2018 • 25 Jun 18

Mesut Ozil claimed the Arsenal match winner against Ludogorets

Ozil completes Arsenal comeback to secure progress

A late Mesut Ozil strike saw Arsenal come from two goals behind to beat Ludogorets and secure their place in the last 16 of the Champions League.

Soccer • 02 Nov 16

Deschamps fields questions at his final media conference before hosts France kick-off Euro 2016

Hosts keen to make positive start on opening night

France coach Didier Deschamps believes it’s crucial for the hosts to make a positive start when they kick off their Euro 2016 campaign against Romania at the Stade de France tonight.

Euro 2016 • 10 Jun 16

Romania's Gabriel Torje celebrates with Andrei Prepelita after scoring against Ukraine

Romania set to batten down hatches against France

Romania are confident they can weather a France storm in the early stages of their game against the Euro 2016 hosts in the Group A opener at the Stade de France on Friday.

Euro 2016 • 09 Jun 16

Croatia's coach Niko Kovac said the media "blew it with this one"

Croatians boycott media over nude pictures

Croatia's players are refusing to talk to World Cup reporters after photos were published of them bathing nude in the team's swimming pool, coach Niko Kovac has said.

World Cup • 15 Jun 14

Guillermo Ochoa said Mexico's start had settled their nerves

Mexico’s Ochoa: Bring on Brazil

Goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa feels Mexico are now ready for the challenge of hosts Brazil after beating Cameroon in their World Cup opener.

World Cup • 14 Jun 14

Rampant Russia outclass Czechs in Wroclaw

Russia went top of Group A in Euro 2012 as Alan Dzagoev's brace helped them to an impressive 4-1 victory over the Czech Republic at the Municipal Stadium in Wroclaw.

Soccer • 11 Jun 12

Group A