Euro 2016 qualifiers
-
Sports quiz of the week: El Clásico, Euro 2016, Jonah Lomu and Andy MurrayThis week’s quiz is hugging Zlatan Ibrahimovic and saying farewell to Richie McCaw
-
Football Weekly Extra: Ireland and Zlatan (and Sweden) head to Euro 2016
Jonathan Walters and Zlatan Ibrahimovic score the goals to confirm Ireland and Sweden's spots at France 2016. Plus, the return of the Premier League, the first clásico of the season, and Leyton Orient's hotel lockdown!
-
Ukraine through to Euro 2016 as Slovenia manage only a drawAn early goal from the Slovenia captain Bostjan Cesar gave his side hope of overcoming Ukraine’s two-goal advantage from the first leg but ultimately they were held to a draw
-
Zlatan Ibrahimovic on target as Sweden qualify with draw in DenmarkZlatan Ibrahimovic scored twice for Sweden as they clinched their place at Euro 2016 despite a late rally from Denmark who came from 2-0 down to earn a draw
-
Denmark v Sweden: Euro 2016 playoff – as it happenedZlatan Ibrahimovic scored two superb goals to send Sweden to Euro 2016 at Denmark’s expense despite a spirited late rally from the home side that brought parity on the night
-
Five emerging international footballers who could become stars at Euro 2016On the day when the final two qualifiers for Euro 2016 are decided, we analyse the progress of Nabil Fekir, Leroy Sané, Nolito, Michy Batshuayi and Éder
-
Martin O’Neill praises his Republic of Ireland heroes and Roy KeaneJon Walters called the 2-0 win over Bosnia-Herzegovina in Dublin the best night of his career as the Republic of Ireland reached the Euro 2016 finals
-
Jon Walters underlines Martin O’Neill’s Republic of Ireland philosophyBosnia-Herzegovina must have been dreading the return of their Euro 2016 play-off opponents’ talisman, Jon Walters, and he duly realised the Republic of Ireland’s finals dream
-
Jon Walters’ double against Bosnia sends Republic of Ireland throughTwo goals from Jon Walters gave the Republic of Ireland a 2-0 win on the night and 3-1 on aggregate in the Euro 2016 play-off against Bosnia-Herzegovina
-
Republic of Ireland v Bosnia-Herzegovina: Euro 2016 playoff – as it happenedMinute-by-minute report: Jonathan Walters was the two-goal hero as an organised Ireland saw off Bosnia-Herzegovina and deservedly booked their place at Euro 2016. Scott Murray was watching.
-
Hungary earn Euro 2016 spot by beating Norway to end finals droughtHungary booked their return to major tournament football after 30 years with a 3-1 aggregate victory over Norway in their Euro 2016 qualifying play-off
-
Hungary 2-1 Norway (agg: 3-1): Euro 2016 play-off second leg – as it happened!Minute-by-minute report: Hungary punished Norway’s profligacy across both legs to reach a first major tournament in 30 years – though this was a game likely to have had the neutral reaching for the remote
-
Martin O’Neill backs Jon Walters to shine for Ireland against BosniaThe Stoke City forward Jon Walters missed the 1-1 draw in the first leg against Bosnia due to suspension but he is back for the vital return in Dublin
-
Zlatan Ibrahimovic offers sympathy to Paris after Sweden play-off winSweden’s Zlatan Ibrahimovic has expressed his sympathies for fellow Parisians after the attacks that left more than 130 dead, hundreds injured and the city traumatised
-
Ireland ready to wait on chance of Shane Long for play-off with BosniaA positive Martin O’Neill wants to go on the attack against Bosnia in the second leg of their Euro 2016 qualifier and is hopeful striker Shane Long will be fit
-
Denmark’s Nicolai Jorgensen restricts Sweden to narrow play-off edgeEmil Forsberg scored then won a penalty that Zlatan Ibrahimovic converted but Denmark’s late goal left their Euro 2016 play-off poised at 2-1 to Sweden after the first leg
-
Sweden 2-1 Denmark: Euro 2016 qualifying – as it happenedAll to play for in Tuesday’s second leg after Sweden beat Denmark 2-1 in an entertaining game in Stockholm
-
Andriy Yarmolenko gives Ukraine solid play-off lead against SloveniaUkraine will take a 2-0 lead into Tuesday’s second leg of their Euro 2016 play-off against Slovenia after Andriy Yarmolenko scored one and helped make the other
-
Martin O’Neill happy and relieved after Ireland’s fog-affected draw in BosniaMartin O’Neill was pleased with Ireland’s 1-1 draw in Bosnia and was glad that thick fog did not curtail the match
-
Robbie Brady pierces the Zenica fog to give Ireland an edge over BosniaRobbie Brady scored a vital away goal for Ireland before Edin Dzeko equalised in a 1-1 draw with Bosnia
-
Bosnia–Herzegovina v Republic of Ireland: Euro 2016 play-off first leg – as it happenedMinute-by-minute report: Thick fog almost reduced this game to farce, but Ireland thoroughly deserved the draw they eventually came away with. Scott Murray was watching.
-
Playing against Denmark like fighting your sibling, says Sweden coach – videoSweden football coach Erik Hamren speaks ahead of Saturday’s Euro 2016 play-off clash against Denmark
-
Hungary stun Norway in Euro 2016 play-off first legLaszlo Kleinheisler scored in the 26th minute to give Hungary a surprise 1-0 win over Norway in Oslo
-
Martin O’Neill must decide whether to stick or twist for Republic of IrelandIreland will play Bosnia-Herzegovina in the hostile Zenica stadium but the manager’s choices for the first leg are hampered by injury and suspension
Holland focus on future beyond trauma of not making it to Euro 2016