Back to the Soccer Newsfeed

Euro 2016 Round of 16: Manchester United's €120m summer target vs Everton midfielder, key battles

France take on the Republic of Ireland in the round of 16 of the European Championships at the Parc Olympique Lyonnais on Sunday. On paper, this game looks like a foregone conclusion with the hosts being firm favourites, but stranger things have happened in this competition in the past.

The last time these teams faced off in a game of such importance was a 2010 World Cup qualifer. After both legs ended 1-1, the game went to extra-time, where a goal that involved a clear Thierry Henry handball ended up being the winner for France.