European Championship Group C

France News

November 21, 2009Marshall: What's French for 'contrite'?
Paul Marshall gauges the continuing fall-out of France's qualification for South Africa.

Cantona bares his teeth at Domenech and Henry
Former France international and Manchester United legend Eric Cantona launched his singular type of blast at both Raymond Domenech and Thierry Henry after his national team reached the World Cup at the expense of Ireland, and, in the case of Henry, b

November 19, 2009Politicians Cowen and Sarkozy weigh into handball debate
The deepening row over Ireland's bitter World Cup defeat to France has spilled over into the political arena, with the Irish Prime Minister Brian Cowen and French President Nicolas Sarkozy admitting they had discussed Thierry Henry's handball.

Irish request replay
The Football Association of Ireland (FAI) have lodged a formal complaint with FIFA over the controversial World Cup play-off defeat to France and have urged world football's governing body to replay the match.

Italy News

November 19, 2009Italy 1-0 Sweden: Chiellini heads Italy winner
Giorgio Chiellini's first-half header earned Italy a narrow victory over Sweden in the Azzurri's last friendly match of the year in Cesena

November 18, 2009Carlo Ancelotti not thinking about Italy job for now
Carlo Ancelotti says he is tempted by the chance to lead Italy but is only thinking about Chelsea for now.

November 17, 2009Italy v Sweden: Preview


November 16, 2009Italy's Lippi admits ''six or seven'' places free
Italy coach Marcello Lippi has revealed there are six or seven places up for grabs in his squad for next year's World Cup.

Netherlands News

November 19, 2009Netherlands 0-0 Paraguay: Villar keeps Dutch out
A solid performance from Paraguay goalkeeper Justo Villar ensured their friendly meeting with Holland in Heerenveen ended in a lacklustre goalless draw.

November 17, 2009Netherlands v Paraguay: Preview


November 15, 2009Van Persie facing months out with ankle injury
Arsenal have been rocked by an injury to star striker Robin van Persie that could see him sidelined for two months.

November 14, 2009Italy 0-0 Netherlands: Drab draw for world champs
Giampaolo Pazzini was denied a late winner by the referee as Italy and Holland fought out a stalemate in Pescara.

Romania News

October 14, 2009Romania 3-1 Faroe Islands: Hosts outclass minnows
Romania ended a disappointing 2010 World Cup qualifying campaign with a 3-1 win against the Faroe Islands in their Group Seven encounter on Wednesday.

October 11, 2009Serbia 5-0 Romania: Jovanovic brace seals rout
Serbia booked their place in next year's World Cup finals in South Africa with a 5-0 thrashing of 10-man Romania.

October 8, 2009Serbia urge fans not to misbehave
Serbia winger Milan Jovanovic has appealed to fans to behave themselves and show respect for Romania in their World Cup Group Seven qualifier in Belgrade on Saturday.

September 10, 2009Serbia 5-0 Romania: Super Serbs off to finals
Serbia secured a berth in next year's World Cup finals in South Africa after earning an impressive 5-0 home win over Romania on Saturday.