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# Euro 2012

We haven't watched Swiss defeat of Spain yet, admits O'Shea

“We’ll have to be on our game but we’re confident we can cause them some problems too,” said the Sunderland man today.

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Jun 12th 2012, 2:48 PM

# Euro 2012

Ahead of Ireland's Spain clash, Gdansk official thanks 'civilised white people'

The deputy mayor of the town quickly apologised for the remarks today.

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Jun 12th 2012, 2:15 PM

# Preview

More than a game: Poland out to upset Russia, take control of group A

Russia can become the first team to book a quarter final place with victory over an old foe tonight.

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Jun 12th 2012, 1:44 PM

# Euro 2012

Tardelli upbeat as Ireland's 'Cinderella' story continues

“The players want to do something very important for the country. We believe. We will go out on to the pitch to win the match.”

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Jun 12th 2012, 1:21 PM

# Euro2012

Any chance of a walkover, lads? Croatia in dock for flares, smoke bombs‎

Croatia are facing a financial penalty after their fans lit flares and smoke bombs during Sunday’s win against Ireland.

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Jun 12th 2012, 12:40 PM

# departure lounge

Group A preview: Czechs refusing to be counted out before Greek battle

‘A 4-1 defeat doesn’t look the best but it’s basically the same as 1-0′, says goalkeeper Petr Cech.

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Jun 12th 2012, 12:38 PM

# that's entertainment

Poll: What was your favourite game of the Euros so far?

Now that we have seen all 16 teams in action at the European Championship, who have you enjoyed watching?

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Jun 12th 2012, 12:01 PM

AS IT HAPPENED

Euro 2012, day 5

Before Group A gets back underway this evening, join us for all of the news from Poland and Ukraine.

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Jun 12th 2012, 9:42 AM

# Euro 2012

'Holland will not make the same mistakes again' - Loew fearful of Oranje backlash

The German manager believes the Netherlands’ defeat to Denmark was an aberration.

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Jun 12th 2012, 9:05 AM

# Early Doors

The Morning Score: Tuesday

Monday’s misery is that little bit further away now. Here’s all the sports news you need to know this fine morning.

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Jun 12th 2012, 9:00 AM

# Pitch battle

Spain to lodge complaint over Gdansk grass ahead of Ireland clash

Giovanni Trapattoni’s side face the defending champions on the ‘disgrace’ of a pitch on Thursday.

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Jun 12th 2012, 8:46 AM

# Euro 2012

We can shock Spain, says defiant Trapattoni

The 73-year-old Italian coach said he has to rebuild some dented Irish confidence before taking on Vicente del Bosque’s Spain.

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Jun 12th 2012, 7:10 AM

# Euro 2012

Euro 2012: Day 4's talking points

Ukraine the perfect hosts, England go back to basics and more headers. Miguel Delaney breaks it down.

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Jun 12th 2012, 12:44 AM

# Wet wet wet

WATCH: Irish fans grow bored of match, decide to go for a swim

Some supporters chose a unique alternative to watching the game last night.

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Jun 11th 2012, 10:20 PM

# Read all about it

Here's what the rest of the world thought of Ireland's loss yesterday

The Irish papers weren’t too optimistic today, but what did the rest of the world make of last night’s game?

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Jun 11th 2012, 9:13 PM

AS IT HAPPENED

Ukraine v Sweden, Euro 2012

Liverpool fans: It’s time to reacquaint yourself with the golden tressed wonder that is Andriy Voronin (haircut or not). We’re live for host nation Ukraine v Sweden…

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Jun 11th 2012, 7:31 PM

# COYBIG

FYI: Can Ireland still qualify with four points and other Group C permutations

We’ve done the calculations so you don’t have to, looking at the various potential Euro 2012 outcomes.

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Jun 11th 2012, 7:09 PM

# Euro 2012

Trap staying positive ahead of Spanish inquisition but holds back on McClean

“This morning, I watched our game with more calmness and came to the conclusion that we played good,” the Ireland boss said today.

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Jun 11th 2012, 6:57 PM

# Sidelined

Ireland defender Richard Dunne takes no part in training in Gdynia

Those infernal blisters again.

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Jun 11th 2012, 6:50 PM

# Tuning in

Croatia match attracted highest RTE audience since 1994 World Cup

Over two million people tuned in to see Ireland lose their opening Group C match to Slaven Bilic’s side on Sunday night.

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Jun 11th 2012, 5:19 PM

AS IT HAPPENED

France v England, Euro 2012

England’s Group B curtain-raiser pitted Roy’s men (and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain) against a resurgent France. Could they take the old(er) enemy?

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Jun 11th 2012, 4:37 PM

# Euro 2012

5 reasons to be cheerful ahead of Ireland's showdown with Spain

All is not lost, Ireland fans. No seriously… it’s not.

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Jun 11th 2012, 4:19 PM

# Bromance

Loew defends goal-scorer Gomez

Germany coach Joachim Loew has touted the credentials of his first-choice striker, Mario Gomez, following public criticism of the 26-year-old’s work ethic.

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Jun 11th 2012, 4:19 PM

# Euro 2012

Belgian fans 'bought' at auction - by the Dutch

‘Second hand but mint condition. Not been used since FIFA World Cup 2002.’

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Jun 11th 2012, 3:40 PM

# Euro 2012

The Euro 2012 Fan Who Went Too Far Pic of the Day

No comment.

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Jun 11th 2012, 2:23 PM

# Team news

Oxlade-Chamberlain set to start for England against France

The Arsenal winger has been chosen ahead of Stewart Downing, with James Milner preferred to Theo Walcott.

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Jun 11th 2012, 2:21 PM

# Fan's view

On Tour: The morning after the night before for Trap's Army in Poznan

Cian O’Callaghan woke up with a thumping headache, a sore jaw and a magical day’s worth of memories.

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Jun 11th 2012, 1:37 PM

# Euro 2012

UEFA calls on hosts to prevent racist abuse

The governing body has written to the mayors of host cities requesting that extra measures be put in place.

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Jun 11th 2012, 1:30 PM

AS IT HAPPENED

Euro 2012, day 4

We know what you’re thinking, but no: it’s not even close to being over yet.

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Jun 11th 2012, 1:30 PM

# debutants

Group D preview: Shevchenko promises Ukraine improvement

The co-hosts are making their European Championship debut against Sweden in tonight’s late game.

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Jun 11th 2012, 1:16 PM

# Electricity

Electricity demand shaped by Ireland's first Euro 2012 match

EirGrid says Sunday evening demand for electricity was influenced by people sitting down together to watch the match – and make tea at half-time.

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Jun 11th 2012, 12:45 PM

# Preview

Old enemies: France expect physical test from England

As Group D nears its kick-off, England are being written off and France counted as potential tournament winners.

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Jun 11th 2012, 11:50 AM

# go east

Murph's sideline cut: home thoughts from abroad as Galway result filters through

Ciarán Murphy sends this piece from his flat in Poland on a tear-drenched laptop computer.

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Jun 11th 2012, 11:47 AM

# pointing the way

Open road: Croatia will not fear anyone now, says Bilic

While he admitted Ireland were the better team ‘in some moments’ the coach is confident of making the knock-out stages.

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Jun 11th 2012, 9:48 AM

# obla dee obla da...

Here's your 'life goes on' pic of the day

‘You’ve jumped over the fence there, baby!’

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Jun 11th 2012, 9:30 AM

# Your Say

Poll: Is there still hope for Ireland at Euro 2012?

Should we call everyone back from Poland now, or keep our spirits high and shock Spain?

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Jun 11th 2012, 9:21 AM

# Early Doors

The Morning Score: Monday

Everything you need to know by 9am, except how to act like you haven’t been crying.

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Jun 11th 2012, 9:00 AM

# What now?

Euro 2012 analysis: Reality bites as Ireland exposed on the world stage

If you’re going to sit back and invite teams onto you, the most important objective is not to commit the kind of errors that sabotage that, writes Miguel Delaney in Poznan.

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Jun 11th 2012, 7:07 AM