Category: International

Northern Ireland manager Michael O’Neill believes FIFA needs to look at its international transfer policy in the wake of the Ronan Hale saga that has finally seen the former Cliftonville star named in his first senior international squad.

Former Cliftonville star Ronan Hale has received his first call-up to the Northern Ireland squad after his clearance from FIFA came through to switch allegiances from the Republic of Ireland.

Euro 2016 hero Josh Magennis is set to be a surprise omission from the first Northern Ireland squad of the year.

It’s 7.15pm on a cold Tuesday night in Huddersfield when a home fan makes his way down the steps to try and get James McClean’s attention.

Northern Ireland Under-21s manager Tommy Wright says he is excited to get the chance to put his squad through their paces in a mini-tournament in Turkey later this month.

Irish FA President Conrad Kirkwood says he’s confident Windsor Park’s capacity can be expanded to meet world governing body Fifa’s criteria for hosting matches at the 2035 Women’s World Cup.

Tommy Wright says he’s excited about continuing to develop Northern Ireland’s best young players after extending his contract as Under-21 manager.

Irish FA Director of Women’s Football Angela Platt is hoping that an Under-23 programme will help bridge the gap between Under-19s and senior football.

The Football Associations of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland are joining forces to submit an expression of interest in hosting the 2035 Women’s World Cup.

Northern Ireland’s World Cup qualifying campaign later this year will be screened live by BBC NI.