The Irish Times

World Cup playoffs round-up: Portugal and Poland book their spots in Qatar finals

Sadio Mane slots home winning penalty as Senegal qualify after shoot-out with Egypt

Tue Mar 29 2022 - 22:39

Shock defeat to North Macedonia ends Italy’s World Cup hopes

Playoffs round-up: Portugal survive late scare while Sweden beat Czechs in extra-time

Thu Mar 24 2022 - 21:57

Forsberg keeps his cool from the spot to steer Sweden past Slovakia

Alexander Isak impresses again as Swedes take a big step towards the knock-outs

Fri Jun 18 2021 - 16:07

Spain’s frustrations all too familiar as Sweden hold steady for a point

Seville crowd brings the noise but scoreless draw sends them home disappointed

Mon Jun 14 2021 - 22:26

Brighton edge towards safety after stalemate with depleted Everton

Carlo Ancelotti named two goalkeepers among his eight subs as injury list grows

Mon Apr 12 2021 - 22:31

Guardiola praises ‘exceptional’ job done by Klopp

City boss predicts a rise in Covid cases in Premier League due to upcoming international break

Tue Feb 16 2021 - 22:30

Bernard’s brilliant strike sinks Tottenham as Everton edge nine-goal thriller

Harry Kane had earlier come off the bench to force extra-time at Goodison Park

Wed Feb 10 2021 - 23:09

Everton too good for Sheffield Wednesday and into FA Cup fifth round

Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Richarlison and Yerry Mina score the goals at Goodison Park

Sun Jan 24 2021 - 22:22

Everton impress again as they exploit Leicester City’s weak points

Richarlison and Mason Holgate grab the goals as the Toffees move up the table

Wed Dec 16 2020 - 20:21

Football refuses to let go of meaningless international friendlies

Remember, these are not competitive internationals with tournament qualification at stake

Thu Nov 12 2020 - 09:05

Roma beat 10-man CSKA to close in on last 16

Last season’s Champions League semi-finalists have nine points from four games

Wed Nov 07 2018 - 20:23

Real Madrid’s new No 7 - Mariano Díaz is one to watch

Catalan-born striker is strong, quick, direct, aggressive, a finisher. No messing, just goals

Thu Sept 20 2018 - 16:37

Steady England scale a tricky hurdle with aplomb

Southgate’s side already in bonus territory as semi-final clash with Croatia looms large

Mon Jul 09 2018 - 06:00

England march into World Cup semi-finals

Gareth Southgate’s side reach first semi-final since 1990 with 2-0 win over Sweden

Sat Jul 07 2018 - 17:45

Sweden edge scrappy last-16 affair with Switzerland

Emil Forsberg’s deflected shot enough for Scandinavian side in St Petersburg

Tue Jul 03 2018 - 17:07

‘From clinically dead to brimming with strength’: Germany’s press reacts

Die Mannschaft raise the nation after late winner against Sweden

Sun Jun 24 2018 - 14:53

Sweden cling on to qualify for World Cup at Italy’s expense

Azzurri to miss tournament for first time since 1958 after goalless draw at San Siro

Mon Nov 13 2017 - 22:11

Leicester must bide their time after dull draw in Copenhagen

Claudio Ranieri’s side still require a point to guarantee qualification as Kasper Schmeichel again comes to rescue

Wed Nov 02 2016 - 22:17

Euro 2016: Sweden aiming to banish memories of 2012 flop

Erik Hamren’s side intent on a better show – starting with a win over Ireland

Sat Jun 04 2016 - 10:00

Euro 2016: Sweden utterly reliant on Zlatan’s form

Ibrahimovic’s star may be fading but he is still the most likely to fire Sweden through the group

Thu May 26 2016 - 18:10