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Italy 2-0 Northern Ireland: Eyes on the future as World Cup dream ends in Bergamo
Chelsea legend Gianfranco Zola, who was at the game for BBC Sport, was particularly impressed with the Charles brothers, Shea…
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Hume rues missed chances as Northern Ireland lose to Italy
Northern Ireland captain Trai Hume speaks to BBC Sport NI’s Gavin Andrews after his side lose their play-off semi-final 2-0…
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Italy v Northern Ireland: Ali McCann ruled out of World Cup play-off semi-final
Ali McCann has been ruled out of Northern Ireland’s World Cup play-off semi-final against Italy in Bergamo. Manager Michael O’Neill…
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Italy v Northern Ireland: Northern Ireland deserve Italy’s respect – Buffon
World Cup winner Gianluigi Buffon says play-off semi-final opponents Northern Ireland have been the “only focus” for Italy, and not…
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Dan Ballard: How can Northern Ireland replace injured defender?
Assuming Paddy McNair will start regardless of Ballard’s injury, O’Neill has a number of options available to him. Norwich City’s…
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Italy v Northern Ireland: Dan Ballard out of World Cup play-off semi-final
BBC Sport NI’s Andy Gray There’s no way of sugar coating it – losing Dan Ballard is a massive blow…
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Italy v Northern Ireland: NI ‘thrive with underdog title’ – Spencer
If Italy fail to make this World Cup, they will become the first former winners to not qualify for three…
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Italy v Northern Ireland: Why is World Cup play-off being played in Bergamo?
For Northern Ireland, playing in a smaller venue should be beneficial. In fact, manager Michael O’Neill went as far to…
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Thinking about a dream golf trip to Northern Ireland? Better hurry
Many golfers underestimate how fierce the demand is for tee times in Northern Ireland. Bookings for 2027 open in early…
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Italy v Northern Ireland: Belief, youth and defence – will NI cause World Cup play-off upset?
“We have to believe, because if we don’t believe, no-one else will, and that’s how we have to approach the…
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