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Poland are early contenders to be dark horses at the World Cup in 2018
Karan Tejwani discusses the progress of the Poland national team as they look set to make their first World Cup Finals appearance since 2006.
Tag: Euro 2016
Three of the best football stories from 2016
As 2016 draws to a close, we look back at some of the feel good football stories during what was at times a challenging 12 months for many.
Can Wales create more history with World Cup qualification?
As Wales get set to kick off their World Cup qualification campaign, Harry Trend discusses their chances of building on a successful Euro 2016.
Podcast: Portugal upset hosts France to win EURO 2016
Neil Sherwin, Ger McCarthy and Paul Little return for the last of our EURO 2016 podcasts and discuss Portugal’s 1-0 win over France in Paris.
Podcast: France to meet Portugal in EURO 2016 Final
Neil Sherwin, Ger McCarthy and Paul Little look ahead to Sunday’s EURO 2016 Final when Portugal will be aiming to upset hosts France in Paris.
Podcast: Ronaldo v Bale for a place in the EURO 2016 Final
We’re down to the last four at EURO 2016 and Neil Sherwin and Paul Little discuss who they think will make it to Sunday’s Final in Paris.
Podcast: Ireland leave EURO 2016 with heads held high
The latest EURO 2016 podcast reflects on Ireland’s last 16 exit to France and discusses the fallout from England’s shock defeat against Iceland.
EURO 2016 performances show Ireland have nothing to fear on journey to Russia
Still riding on a high after a successful European Championships, Ireland should move on and look forward to a successful campaign for the 2018 World Cup, writes Alan Moore.
Four Ireland players set for better things after EURO 2016
Despite Ireland exiting the European Championships, a number of players did their career prospects plenty of good with some excellent performances.
The moment when Robbie Brady shook the world
James Fenton describes what Robbie Brady’s dramatic match winner against Italy meant to entire nation.