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Robbie Brady and Richard Keogh going through their paces in training

Brady ready to fill any role against Sweden

Robbie Brady will be happy to play wherever he is asked to as the Republic of Ireland launch their Euro 2016 campaign against Sweden on Monday evening.

Euro 2016 • 10 Jun 16

Jonathan Walters going through his paces as the manager watches on

O'Neill waiting on Walters ahead of Sweden opener

Republic of Ireland manager Martin O’Neill is giving Jonathan Walters every chance of proving his fitness ahead of Monday’s Euro 2016 opening clash with Sweden.

Euro 2016 • 09 Jun 16

Thierry Henry's handball assist ended Ireland's hopes of qualifying for World Cup 2010

O'Shea out to make new memories at Stade de France

John O'Shea is refusing to be haunted by the memory of Ireland's World Cup play-off heartache at the Stade de France as he prepares to return there with the Republic of Ireland on Monday.

Euro 2016 • 08 Jun 16

VIDEO: Euro 2016 Group E profile - Sweden

RTÉ Sport's Dave Kelly takes a look at Ireland's first Group E opponents, Sweden, for whom Zlatan Ibrahimovic is the main threat.

Euro 2016 • 09 Jun 16

Mikael Lustig of Sweden celebrates with Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Andreas Granqvist

Ibrahimovic pulls strings as Sweden crush Wales

Wales' final pre-Euro 2016 friendly turned into a painful exercise as they crashed to a 3-0 defeat to Sweden.

Euro 2016 • 06 Jun 16

Zlatan Ibrahimovic has long expressed a desire to play in the Premier League

Ibrahimovic could leave camp to sign for United

Sweden coach Erik Hamren has revealed that captain and record goalscorer Zlatan Ibrahimovic may be allowed to leave the squad's Euro 2016 training camp to sign for Manchester United.

Euro 2016 • 04 Jun 16

John Guidetti is hoping to break Irish hearts on 13 June

Sweden's Celtic duo relishing Irish challenge

Sweden's John Guidetti and Mikael Lustig have been roared on by legions of Irish fans at Scottish club Celtic but they cannot count on that support against Ireland in their Euro 2016 opener.

Euro 2016 • 03 Jun 16

Keane initially feared his injury was more serious

Keane: I'll definitely be ready for Belgium

Robbie Keane believes that he will "definitely be ready" to play a part when the Republic of Ireland take on Belgium in their second Group E game at Euro 2016, if not before

Euro 2016 • 02 Jun 16

Ireland must excel to advance

Ireland will be hopeful of progressing from a tough group that sees battle-hardened Italy, much-fancied Belgium and Zlatan Ibrahimovic's Sweden stand in their way.

Euro 2016 • 07 Jun 16

Zlatan Ibrahimovic has scored 62 goals for Sweden

Martin O'Neill wary of Zlatan Ibrahimovic threat

Martin O'Neill is already drawing up his plan to try to prevent Zlatan Ibrahimovic from spoiling the Republic of Ireland's Euro 2016 finals campaign before it has begun in earnest.

Euro 2016 • 29 May 16

Mario Gotze scores for Germany at the Allianz Arena

Tough night for Ireland's Euro 2016 group rivals

Germany bounced back from their weekend loss to England in emphatic style with a 4-1 victory over Italy in Munich - their first win over the Azzurri since 1995 - as the Republic of Ireland’s Euro 2016 three Group E rivals all failed to win their friendly internationals.

Soccer • 29 Mar 16

Ibrahimovic's Sweden will meet Ireland again at Euro 2016 in France

Zlatan on Premier League move and Euro 2016

Sweden captain Zlatan Ibrahimovic has hinted at a move to the Premier League and promised big things to come in his career - which includes a Euro showdown with Ireland this summer

Soccer • 19 Apr 16

Toby Alderweireld: 'It’s a difficult draw and we have a lot of respect for our opponents'

Confident Alderweireld respects Ireland's 'spirit'

Toby Alderweireld says Ireland have “great spirit” but the Tottenham defender is confident that Belgium can qualify from Euro 2016 Group E.

Soccer • 18 Dec 15

Italy manager Antonio Conte is wary of a 'very strong' Belgium side

VIDEO: Conte more wary of Belgium than Ireland

Antonio Conte believes his Italy team are ready to make a real impact at Euro 2016, but is wary of the threat a "very strong" Belgium team pose to his side's ambitions.

Soccer • 16 Dec 15

James McCarthy and Marc Wilson shackle Zlatan Ibrahimovic in the World Cup 2014 qualification clash at the Aviva Stadium

VIDEO: Sweden boss Hamren targets Irish scalp

Sweden manager Erik Hamren has admitted his side's opening Group E encounter with the Republic of Ireland at the Stade de France will make or break both nations' Euro 2016 hopes.

Soccer • 16 Dec 15

Eamon Dunphy expects Ireland to get out of a group containing Belgium and Italy

Dunphy: Italy 'old' and Belgium under-achieving

Eamon Dunphy has dismissed Martin O’Neill’s assertion that the Euro 2016 draw “couldn’t have been any tougher”, saying that he expects Ireland to progress from a group containing Belgium, Italy and Sweden.

Soccer • 14 Dec 15

Jon Walters celebrates his first goal against Bosnia-Herzegovina

Euro 2016: Ireland face Sweden, Belgium & Italy

Republic of Ireland manager Martin O'Neill said Ireland's group "couldn't be tougher" after they were drawn against Belgium, Sweden and Italy in Group E of Euro 2016 in France.

Soccer • 12 Dec 15

Super Zlatan sends Sweden to Euros

A stunning double from Zlatan Ibrahimovic gave Sweden a 2-2 draw away to Denmark as they qualified for Euro 2016 by 4-3 on aggregate against their Scandinavian rivals.

Soccer • 17 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

Tom Mohan: 'This result gives us a better opportunity to have a better draw for the Elite Phase'

Draw with Sweden hands Ireland U17s top spot

The Republic of Ireland U17 side finished their UEFA Championships Qualifying Round group in pole position after a 1-1 draw with Sweden in Finland.

Soccer • 29 Sep 15

Ireland U19s draw with Sweden

The Republic of Ireland U19 side finished a useful week's preparations for the UEFA Championships qualifiers next month with a 2-2 draw with Sweden in Strangna.

Soccer • 10 Oct 14

Friendly wins for Italy, France and Sweden

Captain Zlatan Ibrahimovic struck twice in a 2-0 friendly win over Estonia to become Sweden's all-time leading scorer with 50 goals.

Soccer • 05 Sep 14

Canada celebrate their gold medal triumph

Canada claim ice hockey gold medal

Canada retained their Winter Olympic ice hockey title with a convincing 3-0 win over Sweden at the Bolshoy Ice Dome in Sochi.

Other sport • 23 Feb 14

Zlatan Ibrahimovic was in a typically immodest mood after Sweden missed out on the World Cup

World Cup is nothing without me: Ibrahimovic

Sweden striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has claimed the World Cup will not be worth watching without him after his side lost a play-off to Portugal.

Soccer • 20 Nov 13

Cristiano Ronaldo will appear at his third World Cup in Brazil

Hat-trick hero Ronaldo earns Portugal win

Cristiano Ronaldo struck a devastating hat-trick to fire Portugal to a 4-2 victory and a place at the World Cup finals at the expense of Sweden and win his highly-anticipated duel with fellow superstar Zlatan Ibrahimovic.

World Cup • 19 Nov 13

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