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Kasper Schmeichel and his Denmark team-mates applaud the fans after qualifying

Denmark match Serbia to move into knock-out stages

Denmark ground out the goalless draw they needed against Serbia to clinch second place in Group C and advance to the knockout stages of Euro 2024.

Euro 2024 • 26 Jun 24

Jude Bellingham celebrates his goal in England's opening game of the tournament

Euro 2024 Group C: England need to show contender form

Group C plays out to a conclusion with England looking for a victory against Slovenia to top the table and kick-start their campaign, while Denmark face Serbia with both sides in contention to progress.

Soccer • 25 Jun 24

Luka Jovic scored in the final seconds of the Group C match

Serbia deny Slovenia victory with late goal in Munich

Serbia substitute Luka Jovic headed a last-gasp equaliser to salvage a 1-1 draw with Slovenia in an entertaining Group C clash at Euro 2024.

Soccer • 20 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

Trent Alexander-Arnold (L) lined out in the unfamiliar position of centre midfield against Serbia

Alexander-Arnold working on midfield role for past year

Trent Alexander-Arnold revealed he has been working on his midfield role with England over the last year as he lauded Declan Rice and Jude Bellingham for their performances alongside him in the Euro 2024 win over Serbia.

Soccer • 17 Jun 24

England make hard work of victory over Serbia

A powerful first-half header by Jude Bellingham sent England on the way to a successful launch of their Euro 2024 campaign with a 1-0 win over Serbia that began in assured fashion but saw the Three Lions clinging on by the end.

Soccer • 16 Jun 24

Serbia's manager and captain have been impressed by Jude Bellingham

Serbia wary of Bellingham threat ahead of Euros opener

Serbia boss Dragan Stojkovic has tipped Jude Bellingham to one day win the Ballon d'Or and joked he hopes the England star does not play in Sunday's Euro 2024 opener.

Soccer • 15 Jun 24

Euro 2024 Group C: All eyes on fancied England

England are favourites to emerge from a group containing Denmark, Serbia and Slovenia. Can anyone upset Gareth Southgate's talented outfit?

Soccer • 16 Jun 24

Axel Witsel will travel to Germany with Belgium

Euro 2024: No Courtois as Witsel returns for Belgium

Belgium have recalled Axel Witsel to the squad for Euro 2024 in Germany next month but there is no place for Thibaut Courtois despite the Real Madrid goalkeeper being in line to feature in Saturday's Champions League final.

Soccer • 30 May 24

Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic have been regular sparring partners in recent weeks

Saintly Sinner sends Italy to Davis Cup final

Jannik Sinner stunned Novak Djokovic with wins in singles and doubles to send Italy through to a first Davis Cup final for 20 years.

Tennis • 25 Nov 23

Novak Djokovic sparked off a political controversy

Kosovo seeks IOC disciplinary action against Djokovic

Kosovo Olympic authorities have asked the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to open disciplinary proceedings against Novak Djokovic, accusing the Serbian of stirring up political tension by saying "Kosovo is the heart of Serbia" at the French Open.

Tennis • 31 May 23

Sinisa Mihajlovic was one of the greatest players from the set-piece

Serbian legend Sinisa Mihajlovic dies, aged 53

Sinisa Mihajlovic, who helped Red Star Belgrade win the European Cup in 1991 and went on to manage Serie A clubs including AC Milan and Bologna, has died at the age of 53, the Football Association of Serbia has confirmed.

Soccer • 16 Dec 22

World Cup 2022: Cameroon shock Brazil but Swiss advance

All the action, as it happened, as Switzerland secured the runner-up spot in Group G behind Brazil.

Soccer • 02 Dec 22

Ricardo Rodriguez embraces an ecstatic Remo Freuler

Freuler fires Switzerland to thrilling win over Serbia

Switzerland reached the World Cup knockout round for the third successive tournament after prevailing 3-2 over Serbia to finish runners-up in Group G and set up a last-16 showdown with Portugal.

Soccer • 02 Dec 22

Dragan Stojkovic was arguably the former Yugoslavia's greatest ever player

Stojkovic stresses Serbia's need for attacking tactics

Serbia coach Dragan Stojkovic has vowed to get on the front foot and attack Switzerland in his side's decisive final World Cup group game on Friday.

Soccer • 02 Dec 22

Vincent Aboubakar and Eric-Maxim Choupo Moting (both right) scored Cameroon's second half goals

Thrilling Cameroon comeback denies Serbia

Cameroon came from 3-1 down to draw 3-3 against Serbia in World Cup Group G.

Soccer • 28 Nov 22

World Cup 2022: Cameroon 3-3 Serbia recap

Relive all the action from the Al Janoub stadium as Cameroon and Serbia battled for their first points at World Cup 2022.

Soccer • 28 Nov 22

Brazil celebrate a Richarlison goal as they open their World Cup campaign with a victory

Richarlison magic as Brazil beat Serbia in opener

Richarlison's stunning volley capped an opening 2-0 victory for Brazil over Serbia in Group G.

Soccer • 24 Nov 22

World Cup 2022: Brazil 2-0 Serbia recap

Favourites Brazil got their World Cup campaign off to the perfect start with a comprehensive 2-0 victory over Serbia.

Soccer • 24 Nov 22

Thiago Silva and Marquinhos enjoy training before their World Cup opener against Serbia

Silva hopes Brazil get the best out of mercurial Neymar

Captain Thiago Silva knows Brazil face "fierce competition" in Qatar but feels the squad are relaxed as they prepare to kick off their bid for World Cup glory with their opening Group G game against Serbia.

Soccer • 23 Nov 22

Cristiano Ronaldo and his Portugal team-mates training ahead of their World Cup opener

World Cup 2022: What to expect on Day 5

And so the first round of games will be completed today, with World Cup favourites Brazil taking on Serbia, while Cristiano Ronaldo, currently without a club, is set to make his fifth appearance at the finals as Portugal face Ghana.

Soccer • 24 Nov 22

If Federico Valverde replicates his Real Madrid form, Uruguay could take Group H by storm

The quartet of World Cup dark horses primed to shine

Denmark, Senegal, Serbia and Uruguay are not expected to win the 2022 World Cup but each team has factors on their side which could help them to get to at the quarter-finals or beyond.

World Cup 2022 • 15 Nov 22

Will Novak be playing quarantine tennis again in Australia?

Djokovic playing in Sydney raises hopes for Oz Open

Novak Djokovic was named in Serbia's team for the men's season-opening ATP Cup in January in Sydney, although the world number one has yet to commit to the Australian Open following the organisers' mandate for Covid-19 vaccinations.

Tennis • 07 Dec 21

Feliciano Lopez (l) bounced back to see off Andrey Rublev - but it wasn't enough for Spain

Davis Cup: Russian Federation and Serbia advance

Feliciano Lopez's heroics were in vain as the Russian Tennis Federation eliminated holders Spain from the Davis Cup Finals and helped Novak Djokovic's Serbia reach the quarter-finals.

Tennis • 29 Nov 21

Mtrovic's late winner sparked wild scenes at the Estadio da Luz

Serbia win in Lisbon to seal World Cup place

Serbia clinched an automatic berth at the 2022 World Cup finals after a 90th-minute header by half-time substitute Aleksandar Mitrovic gave them a comeback 2-1 win over Portugal in their Group A qualifier on Sunday.

Soccer • 14 Nov 21