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James Richardson casts his eye over the pick of the European press after a week of internationals James Richardson Matt Hall Richard Sprenger

Germany in state of shock after '60 minutes heaven, 30 minutes hell'

Debate into Germany's collective state of mind has reopened after Sweden fought back from 4-0 down to earn a draw in the World Cup qualifier Stunned silence gripped the Germany dressing room, a sense of disbelief coursing through a team that had scored 10 goals in a little over one and a half games...

Germany 4-4 Sweden

Sweden staged an amazing comeback from 4-0 down to earn a draw with Germany in Berlin, scoring four goals in the final half-hour – the last of them deep into stoppage time. It was the first time in their history that Germany had lost a four-goal lead. Miroslav Klose scored two early goals as...

Ibrahimovic branded arrogant, dirty and childish

• Sweden striker preparing to take on Germany in Berlin • 'He bragged about where he plays and how much he earns' Zlatan Ibrahimovic will lead Sweden out against Germany in their World Cup qualifier on Tuesday night amid accusations of being arrogant, dirty and childish. Ibrahimovic was...

John O'Shea hurting after 'massive humiliation'

•Ireland captain embarrassed after 6-1 defeat to Germany •'There's a way to lose ... and that wasn't a way to lose a game' Ireland captain John O'Shea has launched a stinging attack on his team after they capitulated 6-1 at home to Germany in Friday night's World Cup qualifier. After...

Rep of Ireland 1-6 Germany

• Republic of Ireland 1-6 Germany • Keogh 90; Reus 32 40, Ozil 55pen, Klose 58, Kroos 61 83 It had been difficult to locate much optimism in Dublin beforehand about the Republic of Ireland's chances against the second-best team in world football. Never mind the chastening experiences of...

Republic of Ireland v Germany – live! | Paul Doyle

• Germany inflicted record home defeat on Ireland Paul will be here from around 7pm. Here's David Hytner's match preview: Joachim Löw called it a "very fruitful discussion". To everyone else, it sounded like a very loud argument. The Germany manager admitted that Bastian Schweinsteiger...

World Cup qualifiers: 10 things to look forward to this weekend

Golden Generations don't always justify the hype, but they are out in force this weekend on the road to Brazil 2014 1) Belgium Everyone is aware of the potential of the current Belgian squad and to justify Jan Vertonghen's declared belief that they can win the next World Cup, Belgium could do with...

Germany seek boost in Ireland

• Germany manager admits to 'friction' within squad • Disgruntled Bastian Schweinsteiger will captain side in Dublin Joachim Löw called it a "very fruitful discussion". To everyone else, it sounded like a very loud argument. The Germany manager admitted that Bastian Schweinsteiger...