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Month: March 2025
Michael O’Neill reveals what he told Josh Magennis when leaving him out of Northern Ireland squad for friendlies
Michael O’Neill has revealed that the conversation with ‘King of Lyon’ Josh Magennis about not selecting him for his latest squad was not a difficult one because the Exeter forward may play again for Northern Ireland in the future.
Northern Ireland miss out on former Under-17s star after surprise Scotland call-up
A surprise call up to the Scotland senior squad looks like ending Michael O’Neill’s hopes of ever being able to select a former Northern Ireland Under-17s international who has burst onto the scene in style in recent months.
Luis de la Fuente delighted with ‘best-ever version’ of Barcelona star
Luis de la Fuente is ready to unleash Barcelona star Pedri on the Netherlands in the coming weeks. La Roja kick off 2025 with a UEFA Nations League quarter final double header against Ronald Koeman’s side in Rotterdam and Valencia. De la Fuente has named seven Barcelona players in his squad to face the Dutch…
Luis de la Fuente asks fans ‘please ‘don’t kill Lamine Yamal’
Spain boss Luis de la Fuente has issued a clear message to La Roja and Barcelona fans over Lamine Yamal this season. The 17-year-old continues to be a major force for Barcelona with 12 goals and 16 assists split across all competitions in 2024/25 as part of a potent attacking unit for Hansi Flick. However,…
German FA confirm venue for potential World Cup qualifier with Northern Ireland
The German FA have confirmed that Cologne will host the potential World Cup Qualifier between Germany and Northern Ireland in September.
Tottenham Hotspur forward considering switching international allegiances to Northern Ireland
Tottenham’s Jamie Donley is said to be ‘giving serious consideration to switching international allegiance’ from England to Northern Ireland.
Former Northern Ireland skipper retires from international football
Former Northern Ireland captain Marissa Callaghan has retired from international football.
‘In another country, I’d have a statue’ – Gerard Pique on the verge of tears during Supercup trial
Former Barcelona and Spain star Gerard Pique today testified in court as part of the trial investigating the tender process regarding the Spanish Supercup. Pique’s Kosmos company brokered the initial deal to take the Spanish Supercup to Saudi Arabia with the Middle Eastern country and the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF). Pique stands accused of…
Spain announce Real Madrid starlet in squad for Netherlands clash as attacking stars return
Spain have announced their squad for the coming Nations League quarter-final double-header with the Netherlands, with two notable inclusions in defence. Barcelona veteran Inigo Martinez is back in the squad for the first time since before Euro 2024, while Real Madrid starlet Raul Asencio, just six months into his senior career at the Santiago Bernabeu,…