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Monday 29 May 2023 Dublin: 9°C

# Serbia

All time
# On The Sideline
'There is no problem' - Matic denies rift with Man United boss Solskjaer
The Old Trafford side’s midfielder has only played 22 Premier League minutes this season, but he claims there is no issue with the manager
# worrying times
Ronaldo forced off early with injury as Portugal held to second successive draw
The captain of the reigning European champions was replaced after 30 minutes with a thigh issue.
# low point
'Danke 5-13-17' - Germany fans pay tribute to axed Bayern Munich trio in Serbia draw
Leon Goretzka rescued a 1-1 draw for Joachim Löw’s side.
# Sleeping conditions
Hotel mattress could be to blame for Marcelo's World Cup injury
The Real Madrid full-back was forced off early in Brazil’s win over Serbia yesterday due to back spasms.
AS IT HAPPENED
Serbia v Brazil, World Cup, Group E
Could Brazil book their place in the knockout stages? We had minute-by-minute from Moscow.
# World Cup
'The most important game in my career': Serbia determined to shine in do-or-die Brazil clash
The challenge of Brazil holds no fear for Aleksandar Kolarov.
# peach
Stunning Kolarov free-kick seals all three points as Serbia get off to winning start
Aleksandar Kolarov’s sublime free-kick secured a 1-0 victory over Costa Rica on Sunday.
# christmas in july
Serbia's capital has only now taken down its €83,000 Christmas tree
There was public anger last year when the cost of the tree emerged.
# don't delay
Serbs perturbed by dwindling numbers of babies being born in Balkan nation
In 2016, 100,834 people died while just 64,734 were born.
# eastern promise
World Cup 2018: Germany start against Mexico as Russia face Saudi Arabia in big kick-off
The Iberian derby between Spain and Portugal is the pick of the World Cup 2018 group stage draw, with Germany starting against Mexico.
# road to russia
Here's the full draw for next summer's Fifa World Cup in Russia
Vladimir Putin addressed the audience before Gary Lineker hosted the draw in Moscow.
# You're Fired
Serbia sack manager three weeks after qualifying for next summer's World Cup
Slavoljub Muslin had led Serbia to their first international tournament in eight years.
It's Sunday so here are 10 of our favourite sporting pics of the week
It’s been another hectic week of sport.
AS IT HAPPENED
Ireland v Serbia, World Cup 2018 qualifier
Ireland took on Serbia as the top two sides in Group D faced off.
# the big guns
Brian Kerr calls for Wes Hoolahan to start against Serbia
The Norwich City player was considered a doubt for the World Cup qualifier due to a groin injury.
# Solid
Good result for Ireland as Wales and Serbia play out a draw
Aleksandar Mitrović and Aaron Ramsey were on target for their respective sides this evening.
# beli
Serbia's youths are fed up with politics. So should they vote for the 'white' joker?
The European country has been hampered by political corruption for years. So how do they vote?
# death defying
Air hostess who survived 10km plunge after mid-air explosion found dead in her apartment
Vesna Vulovic was the sole survivor of a 1972 bomb blast in the Czech town of Srbska Kamenice.
# Oh dear
How did he miss that? This howler from Serbia is as bad as it gets
A calamity of errors ‘finished’ off in style.
# road to russia
Wales players 'absolutely devastated' after Serbia draw hands Ireland group initiative
After seeing his side concede a late equaliser to draw with Serbia, Chris Coleman admitted the Wales players were left deflated.
# COYBIG
WATCH: Early Jeff Hendrick effort has Ireland leading Serbia
They’re no great shakes, lads.
AS IT HAPPENED
Serbia v Ireland, World Cup qualifier
The road to Russia went through Belgrade tonight.
# road to russia
What sort of state are Serbia in heading into the World Cup qualifier with Ireland?
Experienced coach Slavoljub Muslin has been tasked with leading them to their first major tournament since 2010.
# world view
Keane, O'Dowda and Pearce included as O'Neill names squad for Oman and Serbia games
Seamus Coleman and John O’Shea have also been named despite their injury concerns.
# Boom Shaqa laka
USA storm to third consecutive basketball Gold as Rio 2016 comes to a close
There was no stopping the United States in the men’s basketball final at Rio 2016, as Serbia suffered a thumping defeat.
# Serbia
Man shoots wife dead before opening fire on customers in cafe attack
It is the third mass shooting in recent years in Serbia.
# Tension
One of the most intense football derbies took place yesterday and the photos are incredible
Red Star Belgrade got the better of Partizan to continue their incredible season.
# Serbia
Man restrained on Lufthansa flight after threatening to bring plane down
The man banged on the cockpit door and threatened to open the door of the plane.
# The Test
Serbia's prime minister has taken a lie detector test to disprove tabloid allegations
Aleksandar Vucic took the test voluntarily after being accused of involvement in a blackmailing scam.
# no more talking
Politicians in Kosovo have let-off tear gas canisters in parliament
Not for the first time either.
# migrant crisis
Croatia closes borders after 'mayhem' of migrants breaking through police lines
The country experienced an influx of people after Hungary introduced tougher measures earlier this week.
# Hungary
Disturbing video shows fenced-in refugees fed sandwiches 'like animals in pen'
Women and children were caught in the chaotic scrum.
# don't let go
What they couldn't leave behind: Migrants and their most precious possessions
Photos, medication, a shepherd’s cane, and memories of their homes.
# Probe
Irish player allegedly 'kicked in the head' after mass rugby league brawl
Serbian water carrier tackles Irish player and then all hell breaks loose”.
# Familiar Foes
Here's how Ireland's World Cup 2018 rivals have fared since we last met
Ireland will be on red alert for in-form Welsh and Austrian outfits.
# Berlin Wall II
Hungary used convicts to build a giant fence to keep people out of the country
Donald Trump would be proud of this plan
# playmaker
Emre Can showed the value of playing him in midfield tonight
The German showed his quality, creating space for a precise finish, for his country tonight.
# Serbia
Seven dead after helicopter carrying newborn baby to hospital crashes
The five-day-old baby was being rushed to hospital for emergency treatment.
# Explainer
Serbia did not commit genocide in Croatia
The case was heard at the International Court of Justice.