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Northern Ireland's national anthem singer brutally trolls Germany surprise outfit change - but it is not the first time she has performed the trick
14/10/25 10:05
Opera singer Carly Paoli set the stage for Northern Ireland's World Cup qualifier against Germany with a dramatic reveal when performing the national anthems. The vocalist, who was born in Mansfield and has English and Italian ancestry, was invited to perform both national anthems before kick-off at Windsor Park on Monday night. Paoli had appeared on the stage with a Germany scarf draped around her coat, as she first performed their national anthem....read
'I set up Tino Asprilla for a few goals... he paid me back by coming all the way to Bangor!' - KEITH GILLESPIE reveals the untold stories of the night Newcastle beat Barcelona
17/09/25 15:58When Keith Gillespie entered Bangor Golf Club for a quiet birthday meal with his partner, he did not expect to be met by a roomful of friends - and the first face he saw was the biggest surprise of all.
Alexander Isak takes Newcastle form to the international stage with fine solo assist before netting stunner for Sweden in Northern Ireland thrashing
25/03/25 20:33The forward has been one of the most in-form players in the Premier League this season, netting 23 goals in all competitions - including what was essentially the winning goal in the Carabao Cup final.
Scotland's experienced heads looked devoid of confidence against Michael O'Neill's youthful Northern Ireland side... Steve Clarke may have credit in the bank but he's not beyond criticism
27/03/24 07:00JOHN McGARRY: On Monday, Steve Clarke was at pains to pay tribute to the job Michael O'Neill has done with Northern Ireland over two spells stretching back to 2011.
Steve Clarke outlines next steps with Andy Robertson after injury blow in Scotland's loss to Northern Ireland... and gives fans two reasons not to worry ahead of Euro 2024 despite winless run reaching seven games
26/03/24 23:50CALUM CROWE AT HAMPDEN PARK: Steve Clarke's side have now gone seven games without a win and also suffered an injury scare when skipper Andy Robertson hobbled off in the first half.
Scotland fans at Hampden Park loudly boo God Save the King as the British national anthem is played before their friendly against Northern Ireland, who sing it before all of their matches
26/03/24 21:56Scotland fans loudly booed the British national anthem God Save The King ahead of their game against Northern Ireland at Hampden Park on Tuesday night.
Man United star Jonny Evans receives MBE from Prince William at Buckingham Palace in recognition of his services to football after winning 106 caps for Northern Ireland
28/11/23 12:37The Red Devils summer signing returned to Old Trafford after eight years away, and has featured perhaps more than expected so far this season, in the absence of Lisandro Martinez.
Tottenham legend Pat Jennings, 78, collapses ahead of Spurs' clash with Chelsea before being rushed to hospital in north London
07/11/23 08:55Jennings, 78, was in attendance at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium to watch former club Spurs in action against their fierce rivals but fell ill before kick-off.
Everything we know about Euro 2028 so far... as UK and Ireland are officially announced as HOSTS by UEFA, with the event set to be worth £2.6BN
10/10/23 11:40Mail Sport reported how they were set to win the hosting rights after Turkey opted to pull out of the bidding process.
Man United defender Jonny Evans admits he was 'not up to scratch' in Northern Ireland's 4-2 loss to Slovenia - as he struggles to bounce back after suffering defeat in his second Red Devils debut against Arsenal
09/09/23 12:48Manchester United's new signing Jonny Evans has admitted his performance in Northern Ireland's loss to Slovenia on Thursday was 'not up to scratch'. Michael O'Neill's men were beaten 4-2 in Ljubljana.
Euro 2024 Qualifying RECAP: Aurelien Tchouameni nets STUNNER as France lead Republic of Ireland 2-0, plus updates from across Europe
07/09/23 17:31Recap Mail Sport's live blog for the latest from around Europe as Republic of Ireland travel to France and Northern Ireland hope to keep their Euro 2024 qualifying dreams alive.
Gareth Southgate has a dilemma in defence for England, Ireland could be in real trouble without rising star Evan Ferguson and Scotland are on the brink of securing their place... 10 THINGS TO LOOK OUT FOR ahead of Euro 2024 qualifiers
06/09/23 17:00The upcoming few months will be crucial as teams battle it out for the 20 automatic qualification spots, before the play-off rounds in March next year decide the remaining three places.
Denmark 1-0 Northern Ireland: Jonas Wind winner keeps the Danes top of Group H... after Callum Marshall's late equaliser was disallowed by VAR
16/06/23 20:47Northern Ireland suffered a narrow defeat to Denmark in their Euro 2024 qualifier, as the Danes remained top of Group H.
Borussia Dortmund 'chasing their next British wonderkid' with 'a summer bid lined up for Man City youngster Shea Charles' as they hunt a potential Jude Bellingham replacement
27/03/23 15:56Dortmund may have to dip into the transfer market this summer to find a replacement for Jude Bellingham , who appears almost certain to be moving on from the German club.
Cristiano Ronaldo is a problem for Roberto Martinez, will France be derailed by tension in their camp and can Gareth Southgate get one last tune out of England? 10 TALKING POINTS ahead of Euro 2024 qualifying getting underway this week
23/03/23 09:31Next summer's tournament takes place in Germany, with Hansi Flick's side having qualified already by virtue of being hosts, and 53 teams are preparing their quest to join them.
JOE BERNSTEIN: Yes, five-time Champions League winner Gareth Bale is among the UK's best-ever players. But the VERY best produce week-in, week-out so he's not even in my top FIVE
10/01/23 14:37Placing where Gareth Bale stands in the pantheons of the United Kingdom's footballing greats is more complicated than for arguably any other player.
Messi is hitting top form, Chelsea have THREE stars back fit and Scotland are on the rise... but Beckham is under fire and Maguire's nightmare goes on - winners and losers of the international break
28/09/22 14:38It was an eventful international break, with many international managers using the chance to look at their players for the final time before the World Cup kicks off in November.
Northern Ireland's first Nations League win in Kosovo eased relegation fears and the pressure on Ian Baraclough... but demotion to Europe's tier of minnows remains a real possibility
25/09/22 21:30DAVID KENT: Ian Baraclough side's play Greece in Athens on Tuesday and must match or better Cyprus's result in Kosovo after the Cypriots stunned group leaders Greece.
Thrashing Norway in the group, edging past Spain in the quarter-final and holding their nerve against Germany at Wembley... how the Lionesses roared to Euro glory
31/07/22 23:09The Lionesses have delivered glory for the first time since the men at the home 1966 World Cup after Sarina Wiegman's side defeated old rivals Germany 2-1 at Wembley on Sunday.
Fran Kirby, Beth Mead and Alessia Russo are all on target as in-form England thrash Northern Ireland 5-0 to complete their 100 per cent win record in Euro 2022 group stage... with 14 goals scored and NONE conceded in three matches
15/07/22 18:02No manager, no problem - for now. England ended their Euro 2022 group stage in style with a 5-0 win over Northern Ireland in the absence of Sarina Wiegman, who tested positive for Covid-19.
IAN HERBERT: Was England's 8-0 demolition of Norway simply spectacular… or a spectacle Euro 2022 did not need? The defending from a fully-professional team was SHOCKING to behold
11/07/22 20:56IAN HERBERT: Hegerberg insisted after her team conceded a goal to Northern Ireland that 'we can't let this happen again.' There were fears for an England defence with four right-footers.
Kenny Shiels defied enormous odds to deliver a Northern Ireland team of part-time players to the Women's Euro finals but his remarks about women being 'more emotional' than men have cast a shadow over his achievements
11/07/22 11:38KATHRYN BATTE: Shiels' story is one of tragedy to triumph, of overcoming obstacles and making history - while rocking the boat along the way.
World Cup hosts Qatar are beaten 1-0 by Northern Irish minnows Linfield in Marbella practice match - despite fielding seven of the same players from their last international match
22/06/22 16:16In a practice match in Marbella on Tuesday night, David Healy's side beat Qatar 1-0. Former Rangers striker Chris McKee scored the only goal of the game to give the Belfast side the win.
'I am sorry for the offence my comments have caused': Northern Ireland women's manager Kenny Shiels APOLOGISES after saying female sides concede goals in quick succession because they are 'more emotional than men'
13/04/22 11:57Shiels claimed women's sides 'don't take it' well when the opposition scores, but in a statement the 65-year-old has now apologised 'for the offence' he has caused.
It's coming home! Euro 2028 is set to be held in the UK and Ireland with the joint-hosts submitting an unopposed bid after rivals Turkey and Russia dropped out of the running
04/03/22 22:35EXCLUSIVE BY MATT HUGHES: The five football associations - of England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland - only announced their intention to bid last month.
Italy hand UK and Ireland's bid to host Euro 2028 a boost by revealing plans to stage tournament four years later as it would provide a 'wider time window' to modernise their country's stadiums
08/02/22 08:57Italy have indicated their interest in hosting the 2032 European Championship to European soccer's governing body UEFA, the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) said on Monday.
The draw for the 2022/23 Nations League takes place TODAY as England get set to find out their upcoming opponents... but who could they be drawn against? How will it work? And when are the matches being played?
16/12/21 10:50England will find out their 2022/23 Nations League group this evening as the draw takes place. Sportsmail takes you through the all-important details beforehand.
Ian Baraclough pens a new two-year deal to remain in charge of Northern Ireland - with an extension included in the contract if he takes them to Euro 2024
15/12/21 17:54Baraclough initially signed an 18-month contract when he replaced Michael O'Neill in June 2020. His new deal means he will be at the helm for the country's Euro 2024 qualifiers.
Disaster for Italy as the European champions are sent into the World Cup PLAY-OFFS following a goalless draw in Northern Ireland... leaving Switzerland to snatch top spot in Group C
15/11/21 21:35CHRIS WHEELER AT WINDSOR PARK: Italy must qualify for the World Cup through a play off after their draw in Northern Ireland saw Roberto Mancini's side forfeit top spot in Group C.
Northern Ireland 0-0 Switzerland: Hosts keep hopes of World Cup qualification alive with battling point... as Bailey Peacock-Farrell saves Haris Seferovic's penalty after Shayne Lavery misses glorious chance
08/09/21 20:40CHRIS WHEELER: Bailey Peacock-Farrell made another penalty save in Belfast, but Northern Ireland couldn't produce the win they needed to oust Switzerland from second place in Group C.
Estonia 0-1 Northern Ireland: Shane Ferguson thunderbolt in drab friendly gives Ian Baraclough's men back-to-back wins ahead of World Cup qualifier versus Switzerland
05/09/21 19:08CHRIS WHEELER: Breaking the deadlock was probably the last thing on Shane Ferguson's mind when he replaced Jamal Lewis 10 minutes after half-time and was handed the captain's armband.
Ukraine 1-0 Northern Ireland: Andriy Shevchenko's side continue Euro preparations with a win thanks to Oleksandr Zubkov's winner
03/06/21 19:51Second-half chances went unrewarded as Northern Ireland fell to a 1-0 friendly defeat against Ukraine on Thursday night.
Is this the most cynical foul in football history? Ukraine Women midfielder sees red for BLATANT block in defeat against Northern Ireland when replays show she could've easily got to the ball - with fans left bemused over 'bats*** crazy' incident
14/04/21 08:55A foul dubbed the 'most cynical in football history' has sent fans into a frenzy online after Ukraine Women's midfielder Natiya Pantsulaya saw red for a blatant block on Tuesday evening.
Northern Ireland Women book nation's first major finals appearance by beating Ukraine to secure a place at Euro 2022 - as First Minister Arlene Foster hails stars for 'cracking the glass ceiling'
13/04/21 23:52Marissa Callaghan and Nadene Caldwell confirmed Northern Ireland's qualification for their first major finals as they reached Women's Euro 2022 with a 2-0 play-off victory over Ukraine.
Northern Ireland 0-0 Bulgaria: Familiar story for Ian Baraclough's men as hosts show attacking promise but once again fail to score in vital World Cup qualifier
31/03/21 20:46CHRIS WHEELER AT WINDSOR PARK: Following their opening defeat to Italy in Parma last week, Ian Baraclough and his players knew this qualifier against Bulgaria at Windsor Park was a must-win game and win it they did not.
Northern Ireland 1-2 USA: Giovanni Reyna and Christian Pulisic on target for visitors in friendly win as Ian Baraclough's wait for a first 90-minute win as manager stretches to 10 games
28/03/21 18:08DAVID COVERDALE: Ian Baraclough is still searching for his first 90-minute win as Northern Ireland manager after falling to a friendly defeat against a star-studded USA.
Northern Ireland captain Steven Davis on verge of breaking Peter Shilton's British caps record after equalling England legend's total in Italy defeat... as boss Ian Baraclough pleads with pundits to 'stop trying to retire' the 36-year-old
26/03/21 12:12The midfielder faced questions about his international future last November after Northern Ireland failed to qualify for this summer's Euros following an agonising play-off defeat to Slovakia.
Italy 2-0 Northern Ireland: Difficult night for Burnley goalkeeper Bailey Peacock-Farrell as he concedes both goals at his near post with Domenico Berardi and Ciro Immobile on target
25/03/21 21:34DAVID COVERDALE: Northern Ireland were reminded just how tough their Qatar quest will be - as Italy's road to World Cup redemption got off to a routine start.
Official FIFA website makes bizarre additional inclusion of the 'Irish Free State' - which ceased to exist in 1937 - in Northern Ireland's Qatar World Cup qualifying group
24/03/21 00:26FIFA's website, which still currently lists the bizarre entry of the Irish Free State, gives a rundown of each group ahead of the upcoming qualifying phase.
Jamal Musiala has snubbed England for Germany... but he isn't the first to switch international allegiances: Jack Grealish, Diego Costa and Wilfried Zaha have all left their past behind while Alfredo di Stefano played for Argentina, Colombia... and Spain!
02/03/21 11:20England received a major blow after it emerged that Jamal Musiala had opted to represent Germany at international level. Here, Sportsmail takes a look at 10 others who have swapped allegiances.
WORLD CUP QUALIFYING DRAW: England face tricky Poland test, while Wales get Belgium and Czech Republic - with Scotland handed favourable group containing Denmark and Austria
07/12/20 16:16England face familiar qualifying foes Poland on the road to the Qatar World Cup in 2022, while Scotland are drawn in a group alongside Denmark, Austria, Israel, the Faroe Islands and Moldova.
The road to Qatar starts TODAY! All you need to know for the 2022 World Cup qualifying draw - including the dream and nightmare opponents for England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and Ireland
05/12/20 13:55England are among 55 European nations set to discover who they will face in qualifying for the 2022 Qatar World Cup when the draw is made at FIFA's headquarters in Zurich on Monday evening.
Scotland penalty hero Leigh Griffiths quits Twitter and denies 'lowest of the low' claims he was poking fun at the death of Kyle Lafferty's sister after liking a post of his crestfallen Northern Ireland rival who missed out on the Euros
13/11/20 11:48Leigh Griffiths (left) has strongly slammed claims that he mocked the death of Kyle Lafferty's (right) sister on social media as Scotland qualified for next summer's Euros, while Northern Ireland failed to.
Furious Irish football fans slam ITV for using subtitles for the WRONG anthem before the Republic's Wembley clash with England
13/11/20 11:43Ireland fans were outraged at ITV's coverage of their friendly with England on Thursday night after they subtitled the words of Ireland's Call over the National Anthem, Amhrán na bhFiann.
Euro 2020 Play-offs LIVE: Scotland QUALIFY for Euro 2020 - their first tournament since 1998 - with David Marshall the hero in penalty shootout win over Serbia... as Northern Ireland miss out after extra-time defeat by Slovakia
12/11/20 18:34Scotland and Northern Ireland will hope to seal a spot at next summer's European Championships with victory in their play-off finals tonight. Sportsmail's DANIEL DAVIS will provide updates.
Northern Ireland boss Ian Baraclough says his side are on a mission to 'lift the nation' by qualifying for the country's fifth major tournament at Euro 2020 with play-off victory against Slovakia
11/11/20 22:44Victory in their play-off against Slovakia in Belfast would send Northern Ireland to their second Euros in a row, with The game following a month of stricter coronavirus restrictions.
Euro 2020 play-offs: Scotland are just one win against Serbia away from ending 23 years of agony while 1,060 lucky fans will be at Northern Ireland against Slovakia... and everyone can watch the crunch games for free
11/11/20 13:15We already know the identity of 20 out of the 24 nations who will be at the delayed Euro 2020 next year. This Thursday, we will discover the final four as the play-off finals take place.
Erling Haaland is as obsessed with getting better as he is with scoring goals for Dortmund... with his ice baths, special sleeping glasses plus advice from Miroslav Klose, his rapid rise over the past year is just the start
25/10/20 22:11KIT HOLDEN: As anyone who has paid even the slightest attention to European football in the last 12 months will know, Haaland is a goalscorer. He is 'obsessed' with scoring goals.
England 0-1 Denmark: Gareth Southgate's 10 men BEATEN by Danes at Wembley as Harry Maguire's nightmare start to the season continues with first-half red card before Christian Eriksen's winner from the spot
14/10/20 17:30MARTIN SAMUEL AT WEMBLEY: It was a desperately disappointing night for Gareth Southgate as they were made to rue more ill discipline and personal errors against Denmark.
'He's producing unreal numbers... but you must relish the opportunity to test yourself against him': Steven Davis has called for Northern Ireland team-mates to shutdown Norway star Erling Haaland in Nations League tie
13/10/20 22:44Steven Davis has challenged his Northern Ireland teammates to keep Norway wonder kid Erling Haaland quiet and stake their claim for a place in the Euro 2020 play-off final.
LIVE: Euro 2021 play-off semi-finals... Republic of Ireland, Scotland and Northern Ireland ALL head into extra-time after being held in must-win matches
08/10/20 17:31Sportsmail's KIERAN JACKSON will provide live coverage of all the action including build-up, lineups and scores from across Europe, with commentary of England vs Wales.
Erling Haaland scores stunning double for Norway with Alexander Sorloth also netting twice as Northern Ireland are hit for FIVE at home in Nations League drubbing
07/09/20 20:38Northern Ireland were made to pay for a makeshift defence as Norway scored three times in the opening 20 minutes on their way to a 5-1 Nations League victory at Windsor Park.
UEFA NATIONS LEAGUE RECAP: Italy outclass Holland after Nicolo Barella header, Scotland hold out for victory and Northern Ireland are hammered by five-star Norway
07/09/20 17:30Here, recap Sportsmail's IEUAN IVETT coverage from Monday night's Nations League action, with full commentary of Holland vs Italy.
OLIVER HOLT: Why I bid for Norman Whiteside's World Cup shorts at an auction and my nostalgic journey to recapture my lost youth
01/08/20 21:30OLIVER HOLT CHIEF SPORTSWRITER - The difficulties brought by the pandemic have left many feeling nostalgic. As I realised, nothing stirs the senses quite like football and heroes of yesteryear.
'We want him to stay': Motherwell allow the Irish FA to speak to boss Stephen Robinson about vacant Northern Ireland hotseat but insist they want to keep him after earning Europa League place by finishing third
24/06/20 16:43The Irish Football Association is interviewing candidates to replace Michael O'Neill this week - and Stephen Robinson, Ian Baraclough, Jim Magilton and Tommy Wright are in the frame.
Steven Davis focusing on longevity as a player amid coronavirus lockdown... but Rangers midfielder admits coaching ambitions with either the top managerial job at Ibrox or Northern Ireland the ultimate goal
27/04/20 22:51Davis has yet to take any steps towards a new career in the technical area. However, the idea of giving up the game when he can no longer dictate play on the pitch is not one he is willing to entertain.
Michael O'Neill turns back on £500,000 bonus by leaving role as Northern Ireland boss early after coronavirus crisis forces UEFA to reschedule Euro 2020 qualifiers
22/04/20 21:30Michael O'Neill has turned his back on a £500,000 Euro 2020 bonus after stepping down as Northern Ireland manager on Wednesday.Michael O'Neill quits outgoing role as Northern Ireland manager early after coronavirus pandemic forces UEFA to reschedule Euro 2020 qualifiers
22/04/20 12:43A mutual decision was made for O'Neill to leave his position due to proposed revised international match scheduling by UEFA in light of the coronavirus pandemic.
NATIONS LEAGUE DRAW: Gareth Southgate's England will face Belgium, Iceland and Denmark as they avoid group of death
03/03/20 09:37England have dodged the proverbial 'group of death' at the next UEFA Nations League tournament after drawing Iceland, Denmark and Belgium in the group stages.
In this poignant final interview, Harry Gregg, who has died aged 87, opens up to Sportsmail's Ian Ladyman on the impact of the 1958 Munich air disaster on Manchester United and how playing again just 13 days later 'saved my sanity'
17/02/20 09:55Former Manchester United and Northern Ireland goalkeeper Harry Gregg died on February 16, 2020 at the age of 87. He gave his final interview to Sportsmail's Ian Ladyman back in 2017.
The Kyle Lafferty effect: In his latest European adventure the Northern Irish striker's experience has helped Norwegian side Sarpsborg 08 out of the relegation zone - but what's next for the former Rangers man?
01/12/19 09:37Northern Ireland striker Lafferty finds himself plying his trade around 90km south of Oslo and on the cusp of dragging Sarpborg 08 away from relegation and with another move in mind.
Scotland to face Israel in Euro 2020 play-off semi-finals as they bid to reach first major finals for 22 years... where they would meet England!
22/11/19 11:12Steve Clarke's team flopped in the Euro 2020 qualifiers, but their performance in last season's Nations League was enough to give them a second chance of reaching next summer's finals.
Germany 6-1 Northern Ireland: Serge Gnabry scores hat-trick as Michael O'Neill's side are thrashed in Euro 2020 qualifier dead-rubber
19/11/19 21:33CHRIS WHEELER IN FRANKFURT: A hat-trick from former Arsenal player Serge Gnabry sank Northern Ireland as their Group C campaign ended with a heavy defeat in Frankfurt.
Wales 2-0 Hungary, RESULT: Plus latest Euro 2020 qualifier scores Germany 6-1 Northern Ireland and Scotland 3-1 Kazakhstan
19/11/19 18:11After a career in top-level football spanning nearly three decades, Ryan Giggs will finally fulfil his dream of competing at a major tournament with Wales.
'Is there a more difficult double-header you could have?': Michael O'Neill ready for all-comers in the Euro 2020 play-offs given the quality his Northern Ireland side have already faced
19/11/19 00:11CHRIS WHEELER IN FRANKFURT: O'Neill's side complete their Group C campaign against the Germans in Frankfurt Tuesday night after Saturday's draw with Holland.
Michael O'Neill insists he is the best man to lead Northern Ireland into a Euro 2020 play-off in March, despite taking over as manager of Stoke City
17/11/19 22:30A goalless draw with Holland in Belfast on Saturday ended Northern Ireland's hopes of automatic qualification from Group C, even before their final qualifier against Germany tomorrow.
'It was a missed opportunity': Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill rues Steven Davis penalty miss against Holland
17/11/19 12:12Captain Steven Davis skied his spot-kick just after the half-hour mark. Northern Ireland manager O'Neill said: 'It was a big moment for him, he knows that. You sense his disappointment.'
Northern Ireland 0-0 Holland: Steven Davis missed penalty proves crucial as Michael O'Neill's men now look to playoff in March
16/11/19 21:35CHRIS WHEELER AT WINDSOR PARK: A goalless draw was enough to send Holland through to Euro 2020 and render Northern Ireland's final Group C game against Germany meaningless.
Northern Ireland vs Holland, LIVE: Michael O'Neill's men have uphill battle to automatically qualify for Euro 2020 finals with Germans up next
16/11/19 18:47Michael O'Neill's men still have a very slim chance of qualifying automatically but must beat Holland on Saturday evening. Join KIERAN JACKSON for full commentary of the Group C clash.
Michael O'Neill refuses to rule out standing down as Northern Ireland manager before Euro 2020 play-offs in March after becoming Stoke boss
15/11/19 22:30O'Neill was installed as Stoke City boss last week but it was confirmed that he will take charge of the final Group C qualifiers against Holland and Germany, as well as a potential play-off.
Euro 2020 Play-Offs: How does it work? What's the format? When does it take place? Plus teams taking part and more
14/11/19 07:58Sportsmail provide you with everything you need to know for Euro 2020 play-offs including when they will begin, how the play-offs work, play-offs format, teams involved and more.
Michael O'Neill set to take charge of Northern Ireland if they qualify for Euro 2020... despite being appointed Stoke City manager last week
12/11/19 22:30EXCLUSIVE: Sportsmail understands that candidates to replace Michael O'Neill believe they would have to wait until after Euro 2020 finals to take over should the team make it through.
Leicester defender Jonny Evans praises Michael O'Neill for his time as Northern Ireland boss and backs the IFA to get the right man to replace new Stoke boss
11/11/19 23:37The Leicester defender is confident his country will remain on track despite O'Neill joining Stoke. But the manager will still take their final Euro 2020 qualifiers against Holland and Germany.
Toni Kroos leads group of Germany players returning from injury ahead of Euro 2020 qualifiers against Belarus and Northern Ireland
08/11/19 13:35The Real Madrid man is in line to make his 95th international appearance after a muscle tear ruled him out of the friendly draw with Argentina and qualifying win over Estonia in September.
Stoke make official approach for Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill as they step up search for Nathan Jones successor
07/11/19 11:58Stoke are on the look out for a new manager after sacking Nathan Jones on November 1 after just nine months in charge, with the club rooted to the bottom of the Championship table.
FIFA reveal 2030 World Cup vote will be held in 2024... giving hosts just six years to prepare for the tournament
24/10/19 10:38The hosts of the 2030 World Cup will only have six years to prepare for the tournament. The FIFA Council decided at a meeting Thursday that the bidding process will be launched in 2022.
Stuart Dallas urges Northern Ireland to get back to winning ways in Czech Republic after devastating Euro 2020 qualifying defeat by Holland
12/10/19 11:44Stuart Dallas has called on Northern Ireland to pick themselves and get a result in Monday's friendly against the Czech Republic after Thursday's last-gasp defeat to Holland left them floored.
'One Fernando Ricksen': Holland and Northern Ireland pay tribute to former Dutch defender who died last month ahead of Euro 2020 qualifying clash
10/10/19 22:44The two teams took part in a minute's applause to honour the memory of the Rangers legend who passed away last month following a six-year battle with motor neurone disease.
Holland 3-1 Northern Ireland: Late goals galore for Ronald Koeman's team after visitors took a surprise lead in their Euro 2020 qualifier
10/10/19 20:38CHRIS WHEELER AT DE KUIP STADIUM: Holland and Northern Ireland battled in a close game in their Euro 2020 Group C qualifying match on Thursday night.
Holland 3-1 Northern Ireland, RESULT: Plus European Championship qualifying action from Slovakia 1-1 Wales and Russia 4-0 Scotland
10/10/19 16:40Holland left it late to turn the game around against Northern Ireland and run out winners in Rotterdam. Wales secured a well earned point in Slovakia while Scotland crashed to a heavy defeat in Russia.
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Lucas Paqueta posts cryptic update on social media amid reports he wants to QUIT West Ham in January
Hammers star was linked with an exit in the summer
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World Cup 'set for major VAR change' after crunch meeting with football chiefs - while officials 'consider imposing time limit for taking long throws'
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Did Bryan Mbeumo and Amad Diallo learn their dance routine from Ruben Amorim? Fans claim Man United boss is behind iconic celebration
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Lamine Yamal sets sights on buying Gerard Pique and Shakira's stunning former £12m mansion - and why its value has dropped by almost a quarter
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Dani Alves reveals surprising career change - seven months after former Barcelona star's conviction for rape was overturned on appeal
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Taylor Fritz reveals what he'll never do for girlfriend Morgan Riddle on social media... as tennis' most glamorous couple pose for GQ shoot
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Tom Aspinall reveals aftermath of gruesome eye injury suffered at UFC 321 as he fires brutal dig at Cyril Gane
Aspinall retained his UFC heavyweight title
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Former Chelsea hero's son earns first call up for England Under-15s amid successful stint in Blues' academy - despite his dad winning 113 caps for Brazil
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Wolves goalkeeper gets out of his car to argue with fans of Premier League's bottom team - and tells them: 'I don't speak to my wife because we lose'
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Jude Bellingham at risk of a BAN after repeating x-rated gesture that earned him suspended sentence while playing for England
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Indian cricket star is hospitalised after suffering freak 'life threatening' injury while fielding as Australia claim ODI series victory
Had been taking a catch
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'I could have f***ing killed him!': Shocking moment Liam Lawson avoids RUNNING OVER a marshal who ran across the track DURING his lap at Mexican GP
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Motorcycle star suffered MULTIPLE cardiac arrests after horror crash with a rival: Racer's father reveals terrifying details as he rushes to his bedside
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Ed Sheeran parties in New York as pop star watches chaotic El Clasico with Barcelona legend after sponsoring LaLiga giants
Barca beat Real
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Boxing fans call the sport 'CORRUPT' over Fabio Wardley's ref stoppage win over Joseph Parker - as scorecards emerge to add to the controversy
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Wolves manager Vitor Pereira has to be dragged away from spat with his OWN FANS after they chanted 'you're getting sacked in the morning'
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Jamie Vardy gets new life in Italy up and running with his first goal - and says it's going 'great' after Rebekah and the kids moved over
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Aspinall is poked in the EYES and rushed to hospital as Brit retains UFC heavyweight belt after world-title fight with Gane is declared a no-contest
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Stuart Pearce seen for first time since tragic death of his 21-year-old son Harley - as former England star returns to work in the Premier League
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Tale of two refs! Liverpool second half at Brentford is delayed as injured Simon Hooper has to be REPLACED
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Kevin De Bruyne looks close to TEARS as he pulls his hamstring immediately after scoring a penalty for Napoli against Inter Milan
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Gary Neville inducted into Premier League Hall of Fame - as former defender joins eight other Man United legends
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Sheffield Wednesday fans flock back to Hillsborough for first match since entering administration... as scoreboard operator pokes fun at hated owner Dejphon Chansiri
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Sir Alex Ferguson's son, Darren, is sacked by Peterborough with club BOTTOM of League One
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Inside Erling Haaland's incredible six-bed Cheshire mansion he shares with girlfriend Isabel Johansen
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Gary Neville aims ANOTHER swipe at Evangelos Marinakis over Nottingham Forest's 'classless' sacking of Ange Postecgolou
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Are Conor McGregor and Dee Devlin FINALLY married? UFC star spotted wearing 'wedding ring' and claims he has been on a 'spiritual journey'
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Glamorous sports host suffers embarrassing wardrobe malfunction live on TV
Scott, 44, was on duty for CBS Sports' coverage of the Champions League
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Meet the Haalands! Premier League superstar Erling and girlfriend Isabel lift the lid on their relationship - and how she fancied his friend first!
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Man United flop left with blood pouring down his head after suffering gruesome Champions League injury - as Chelsea fans brand him a 's**t Andy Carroll'
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Man City fan and 'devoted dad' dies after travelling to Benidorm to watch them in Champions League
Club put out a heartfelt statement
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Women's tennis in 'manliness' row: World's No 1 and 2 come under fire from rival for their 'high testosterone' - before Aryna Sabalenka appears to fire back
