Luis Rubiales is not the only former head of the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) facing legal battles. His predecessor, Angel Maria Villar, is facing a potential 15.5-year prison sentence for alleged corruption, fraud and misappropriation of funds. Villar, who like Rubiales after him was a controversial president of the RFEF, is embroiled in the…
Glentoran and Linfield teenagers drafted into Northern Ireland squad for Nations League double header
Two of Northern Ireland’s under-19 stars have been rewarded for impressive recent performances at underage level with call ups to the senior squad.
The Irish League cauldron is perfect place to shape Northern Ireland stars, says Larne’s Gary Haveron
Larne coach Gary Haveron has spoken of his immense pride at the Irish League’s contribution to players’ careers after several have gone on to be part of Michael O’Neill’s Northern Ireland squad.
Governing body IFAB announces rule change for 2025-26 season
The international governing body, IFAB, for the rules of football have announced their rule changes for the 2025-26 season, with one rule in particular standing out. Goalkeepers will now officially be allowed to hold the ball for longer, but the punishment for exceeding the limit will be much harsher. Currently the rule is that a…
Northern Ireland skipper Shea Charles on Sweden defeat: ‘We should have been more compact’
Shea Charles wants Northern Ireland to bounce back like they did after their last 5-1 drubbing and insists that Michael O’Neill’s young team have what it takes to compete with top nations despite losing so heavily to Sweden on Tuesday night.
Michael O’Neill will already have his World Cup team in mind – here’s who might get the nod
Northern Ireland do not begin their World Cup qualifying campaign until September 4 but Michael O’Neill will already have a starting XI for the trip to Luxembourg in his mind.
‘5-1 felt a bit harsh’: Northern Ireland defender says defeat won’t drain confidence
Paddy McNair does not believe Tuesday’s 5-1 friendly defeat to Sweden will drain the confidence of the Northern Ireland youngsters.
‘We will take the positives’: Northern Ireland’s teen defender on painful night in Sweden
As the Northern Ireland players left the Strawberry Arena on Tuesday night, the key message in media interviews was that they had to learn from the 5-1 defeat in Sweden.
‘Those players will get their chances’: Northern Ireland boss explain why new recruit was left on the bench
Michael O’Neill has explained why he didn’t give Ronan Hale his senior Northern Ireland debut in the 5-1 defeat away to Sweden on Tuesday night.
Celtic ace Fra Turley fires the Northern Ireland Under-21s to impressive victory over Uzbekistan
Northern Ireland Under-21s concluded their friendlies in Turkey with an impressive 1-0 win over Uzbekistan.