Northern Ireland Overview

Italy v Northern Ireland - FIFA World Cup 2026 European Qualifiers KO play-offs

O’Neill sparks outrage with NI selection

Northern Ireland and Blackburn Rovers manager Michael O'Neill has provoked a fierce backlash from Championship relegation rivals. Balancing his dual roles, the 56-year-old is accused of a major conflict of interest after heavily utilising key players from clubs battling Blackburn for survival in a 1-1 friendly draw, while resting his own prospect until the 80th minute.

UEFA slammed for 'pointless' Wales vs N. Ireland clash

Former Northern Ireland international Chris Brunt has sensationally hit out at UEFA over the scheduling of what he describes as a "pointless" friendly against Wales. Both nations saw their World Cup dreams extinguished during the play-off semi-finals, yet they are still required to travel to Cardiff for a fixture that has no bearing on tournament qualification.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
9	포곤 슈체친	34	13	6	15	47	49	-2	45	D W L W D
10	Radomiak Radom	34	11	11	12	52	53	-1	44	L L D W W
11	코로나 키엘체	34	11	10	13	40	40	0	43	D W L D D
12	Motor Lublin	34	10	13	11	46	53	-7	43	L D W L L
13	크라코비아	34	9	15	10	39	42	-3	42	D D D D D

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