Results for “Northern Ireland”

Olise nets stunning hat-trick as France head for World Cup with victory over Northern Ireland

Michael Olise’s first senior international hat-trick ensured Didier Deschamps’ final home game as France manager ended with a 3-1 victory over Northern Ireland.

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Northern Ireland boss Michael O'Neill extends contract until 2032

Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill has signed a four-year contract extension ⁠until 2032, the country's Football Association said in a statement on Wednesday.

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Italy's World Cup hopes remain alive after battling past Northern Ireland in semi-final

Sandro Tonali played a starring role to help Italy move one step closer to their first FIFA World Cup (WC) since 2014, as the midfielder grabbed a goal and an assist to overcome Northern Ireland 2-0 in their play-off semi-final.

Why Northern Ireland have a mountain to climb against Italy in the World Cup play-offs

Thursday night sees the World Cup play-offs take place for several countries, and nowhere is the game more intriguing than at Atalanta's New Balance Arena, as Italy takes on Northern Ireland.

Italy manager Gattuso claims World Cup play-off is 'biggest match' of his career

Gennaro Gattuso on Wednesday called Italy's World Cup play-off semi-final against Northern Ireland the most important match of his coaching career.

Gattuso prioritising 'right mentality' as Italy prepare for World Cup play-off

Italy coach Gennaro Gattuso has called for composure ahead of Italy’s World Cup play-off ⁠semi-final against Northern Ireland on Thursday, urging his players to block out the trauma of past failures.