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Wes Hoolahan and Jeff Hendrick close down Zlatan Ibrahimovic

Analysis: Ireland wilt but refuse to break

In the heat of a pulsating Paris battle, the Republic of Ireland showed heart, desire and composure.

Euro 2016 • 14 Jun 16

Martin Olsson goes down after a string Shane Long tackle

Martin Olsson: Sweden must find improvement

Defender Martin Olsson has acknowledged that Sweden must improve significantly if they are to keep their hopes of qualification alive after opening their Euro 2016 campaign with a scarcely deserved 1-1 draw against the Republic of Ireland.

Euro 2016 • 14 Jun 16

Brady shows his disappointment at the end of the draw with Sweden in Paris

Brady confident Ireland will make knockout stages

Robbie Brady says Ireland are full of confidence following their Euro 2016 draw with Sweden in Paris, and that it is "a shame" that goal hero Wes Hoolahan hasn't played more times for his country.

Euro 2016 • 14 Jun 16

Long applauds the army of Irish fans that invaded Paris for the Euro 2016 clash with Sweden

Long praises 'amazing' Stade de France atmosphere

Striker Shane Long has praised the noise and colour that Ireland’s fans brought to the Stade de France and said he’s disappointed that the players couldn’t reward them with a win following the 1-1 Euro 2016 draw with Sweden.

Euro 2016 • 14 Jun 16

Ciaran Clark could not prevent a cross from entering the Irish net

Coleman: Clark not to blame for Swedish leveller

Seamus Coleman issued a strong defence of his team-mate Ciaran Clark after the own goal that earned Sweden a point against the Republic of Ireland in their Euro 2016 opener at the Stade de France.

Euro 2016 • 13 Jun 16

Glenn Whelan booked during the 1-1 draw with Sweden

O’Shea: Superior Ireland lacked composure at times

Ireland and Sweden shared the spoils in Group E, but John O’Shea believes his team were the better team on the night and should have taken all three points.

Euro 2016 • 13 Jun 16

Ireland manager Martin O'Neill greets goalscorer Wesley Hoolahan following his substitution

Sadlier questions Hoolahan substitution decision

Richie Sadlier has heaped praise on Ireland goal-scorer Wes Hoolahan – and questioned manager Martin O’Neill’s decision to take him off during the one-all Euro 2016 draw with Sweden.

Euro 2016 • 13 Jun 16

Ireland players show their dejection after Sweden leveled

Dunphy: Ireland lacked wherewithal to protect lead

Even though he described Ireland’s performance as “brave”, Eamon Dunphy was ultimately disappointed that Martin O’Neill’s side could not manage the game effectively once they took the lead against Sweden in Monday’s Euro 2016 clash at the Stade de France.

Euro 2016 • 13 Jun 16

Players Ratings: Ireland rise to occasion in Paris

Read our ratings on the Republic of Ireland team after a 1-1 draw with Sweden in the Euro 2016 clash in Paris.

Euro 2016 • 14 Jun 16

Ireland players react to Swedish equaliser

O’Neill rues missed chances in ‘terrific’ display

Republic of Ireland manager Martin O’Neill hailed the “magnificent” display of his side in the 1-1 draw with Sweden that could have been three points with a little more luck.

Euro 2016 • 13 Jun 16

Wes Hoolahan celebrates with Robbie Brady after his brilliant goal

Goal hero Hoolahan sets sights on Belgium

Wes Hoolahan reflected on his finest moment in a Republic of Ireland shirt after the 1-1 draw with Sweden, and insisted a "magnificent" display has set Martin O'Neill's men up for a crack at group favourites Belgium.

Euro 2016 • 13 Jun 16

Own goal costs Ireland victory against Sweden

A Ciaran Clark own goal denied the Republic of Ireland three points in their Euro 2016 opener as Martin O’Neill’s side drew 1-1 with Sweden at Stade de France.

Euro 2016 • 13 Jun 16

Fans from both nations were in high spirits well before kick-off...

Gallery: Republic of Ireland 1-1 Sweden

The Republic of Ireland's Euro 2016 adventure began at a green, white, yellow and blue-splashed Stade de France in Paris.

Euro 2016 • 13 Jun 16

Republic of Ireland players dejected after Sweden's leveller

As it happened: Republic of Ireland 1-1 Sweden

After the excitement of Ireland's 1-1 draw with Sweden, the other two teams in the group go head to head as Belgium face Italy. Follow the action here.

Euro 2016 • 13 Jun 16

Darren Randolph, Keiren Westwood and Shay Given are all hoping to play

Liam Brady unsure of Ireland's number one

Liam Brady believes there won’t be too many surprises in the Republic of Ireland team that lines out against Sweden in their Euro 2016 opener today, although the goalkeeper jersey remains up for grabs.

Euro 2016 • 13 Jun 16

Republic of Ireland v Sweden: The opposition

Ed Leahy casts his eye over the Sweden line-up the Republic of Ireland could well face in their Euro 2016 opener at the Stade de France in Paris this evening.

Euro 2016 • 13 Jun 16

Ireland fans thronged the streets of Paris today

Gallery: Irish fans having a Swede time in Paris

There was nothing but great fun to be had as Ireland fans mingled with the locals and rival supporters in Paris today.

Euro 2016 • 12 Jun 16

Euro 2016 Predictions: Pierre Le Pup on Ireland

In-form analyst Pierre Le Pup attempts to predict the Republic of Ireland v Sweden game on Monday.

Euro 2016 • 12 Jun 16

Keane insists Stade heartache firmly in the past

It was a bad trip down memory lane for Republic of Ireland captain Robbie Keane as he returned to the Stade de France for the first time since that infamous World Cup play-off back in November 2009.

Euro 2016 • 12 Jun 16

Martin O'Neill: 'We deserve to be here so let's try and do something.'

O'Neill: Sweden clash is not a must-win game

Martin O'Neill has insisted the Republic of Ireland's Euro 2016 opener against Sweden is not a must-win encounter - and admitted he's still mulling over over his team less than 24 hours before the big kick-off .

Euro 2016 • 12 Jun 16

Zlatan Ibrahimovic (R) and forward Marcus Berg share a joke during training

Ibrahimovic: I have greatest share of pressure

“The legend can still deliver” was the typically arrogant warning from Swedish captain Zlatan Ibrahimovic before his side’s Euro 2016 opener against the Republic of Ireland, writes Glenn Mason.

Euro 2016 • 12 Jun 16

Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Emil Forsberg have formed a formidable partnership

Swedish view: Forsberg can illuminate Ibrahimovic

Ed Leahy gives us the view from Sweden ahead the Republic of Ireland's Euro 2016 opener in Stade de France on Monday.

Soccer • 12 Jun 16

Sweden close ranks after training bust-ups

Sweden elected to train behind closed doors on Saturday as they prepared for their Euro 2016 opener against the Republic of Ireland following several flare-ups between players and coaches in training on Friday.

Euro 2016 • 11 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

It's 'looking positive' for McCarthy and Keane ahead of Sweden clash

Keane and McCarthy on target for Sweden clash

Martin O'Neill is hopeful of having Robbie Keane and James McCarthy available to him for the Republic of Ireland's Euro 2016 opener against Sweden, but Jonathan Walters remains a significant doubt.

Euro 2016 • 10 Jun 16