The Irish Times

Azpilicueta confident Spain can rise to the challenge

A draw would be enough to send Slovakia into the last 16

Tue Jun 22 2021 - 22:40

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

Northern Ireland could provide ‘ray of sunshine’ with playoff win

Ian Baraclough hopes 1,060 fans at Windsor Park can drive team past Slovakia to Euros

Wed Nov 11 2020 - 19:36

Experience breeding confidence in Northern Ireland camp, says Paddy McNair

Play-off against Slovakia will be biggest game for many players in squad

Tue Nov 10 2020 - 21:58

Ireland pay the highest price for missed chances from start to finish

Next summer’s Euro party will not include Stephen Kenny’s side after Slovakia defeat

Thu Oct 08 2020 - 23:04

Stanislav Lobotka ruled out of Slovakia’s playoff clash with Ireland

Inter Milan centre back Milan Skriniar also out after testing positive for coronavirus

Wed Oct 07 2020 - 18:58

From Euro 1976 to Marek Hamsik: Slovakia’s football heritage is to be respected

Slovakia provided eight of Czechoslovakia’s Euro ‘76 heroes but are yet to beat Ireland

Wed Oct 07 2020 - 06:00

Stephen Kenny feeling hopeful ahead of Euro 2020 playoff

Manager encouraged by form of Callum Robinson and Shane Duffy ahead of trip

Wed Sept 30 2020 - 06:00

Slovakian government confirm play-off will go ahead despite ban

Hosts name their squad ahead of Thursday week’s Euro 2021 play-off in Bratislava

Tue Sept 29 2020 - 13:45

Wayne Hennessey excels as Wales hold on to beat Slovakia

Daniel James provided the defining moment and enhanced his burgeoning reputation

Sun Mar 24 2019 - 19:16

Salah and Alisson play the key parts as Liverpool walk on in Europe

Nervous night at Anfield ends with Jürgen Klopp’s side in last 16 of Champions League

Tue Dec 11 2018 - 22:11

‘Mamma miaaaa!!!’ – Napoli can see the promised land

10,000 fans turned out at the airport to welcome team home after they beat Juventus 1-0

Mon Apr 23 2018 - 15:23

Man City’s record man Sergio Aguero inspires victory in Naples

Argentinian breaks City’s scoring record in away win over Napoli

Wed Nov 01 2017 - 22:03

City almost pay the penalty against Napoli

City maintain 100 per cent record in Group F with blistering start before nervy finish

Tue Oct 17 2017 - 22:22

Roma clinch second spot with last-gasp win on ‘Totti Day’

40-year-old veteran striker signs off after 25 seasons with the club

Mon May 29 2017 - 00:06

Real Madrid recover from early goal to beat Napoli

Napoli score first before Benzema, Kroos and Casemiro respond at Santiago Bernabeu

Wed Feb 15 2017 - 22:12

Champions League round-up: High drama in Istanbul as Besiktas complete comeback

Meanhile, Atletico Madrid cruised through as group winners while Napoli still have work to do

Wed Nov 23 2016 - 22:10

PSG, Bayern Munich and Atletico Madrid all seal qualification

Thomas Meunier’s late free kick puts French side through; Antoine Griezmann nets twice in Madrid

Tue Nov 01 2016 - 22:45

Scotland not too pretty in pink as Slovakia deliver heavy blow

World Cup qualification looks an unlikely prospect for Gordon Strachan’s side

Tue Oct 11 2016 - 22:08

Chris Coleman dismisses notion that Wales were ‘lucky’ at Euro 2016

‘Our players handled the pressure, so that’s not luck’, says Wales manager

Wed Oct 05 2016 - 23:00

Barcelona battle back to beat Mönchengladbach in Germany

Round-up: Edinson Cavani double secures PSG win; Atletico end Bayern’s perfect start; Napoli bat Benfica

Wed Sept 28 2016 - 22:25

Germany ease into quarter-finals without breaking sweat

Slovakia offered very little in Lille as Germany cruised to a comfortable victory

Sun Jun 26 2016 - 19:08

Russia beaten all ends up by Slovakia

Slovakia hold firm as Russia threaten late but are ultimately left exposed in Lille

Wed Jun 15 2016 - 16:02

Wales make the long wait worthwhile with Slovakia win

Gareth Bale and Hal Robson-Kanu give Chris Coleman’s side win in Bordeaux

Sat Jun 11 2016 - 19:52

Chris Coleman urges faltering Wales to rediscover ruthless streak

Gareth Bale and co begin tournament with only one win in last seven games

Sat Jun 11 2016 - 15:16

Euro 2016: Slovakia likely to be among the also rans

Nothing to suggest Jan Kozak’s side can make a serious impression on these European Championships

Thu May 26 2016 - 18:13

AS Roma beat Napoli to hand Juventus Serie A title

The Old Lady secure league for a fifth year in a row thanks to late Radja Nainggolan goal

Mon Apr 25 2016 - 17:17

Rafa Benitez’s Napoli stun Wolfsburg in Germany

Marek Hamsik scores twice in 4-1 win; Sevilla fight back to win 2-1 at home to Zenit St Petersburg

Fri Apr 17 2015 - 10:36

Athletic Bilbao comeback to deny Napoli

Ludogorets defender saves two penalties and scores one as Steaua Bucharest bow out

Wed Aug 27 2014 - 22:56