The semi-final of the World Cup playoff between Italy and Northern Ireland has left Gennaro Gattuso sleepless. For four months, Italy has known what stands between them and a first World Cup since 2014. Advertisement Northern Ireland awaits in the playoff semi-final, with the winners facing either Wales or Bosnia-Herzegovina for a place in Group…
Northern Ireland manager Michael O’Neill says Chris Atherton’s move to the Republic of Ireland is “disappointing but we have to accept it”. Atherton made history in September 2022 when he became the youngest senior footballer in the United Kingdom at 13 years and 329 days, when he played for Glenavon in the Northern Ireland League…
Italy is expected to host Northern Ireland in Bergamo for the World Cup play-off semi-final in March 2026, with Atalanta’s New Balance Arena having its stands close to the pitch and already providing a warm welcome at Gennaro Gattuso’s debut in September. FIGC president Gabriele Gravina confirmed last week that Italy will likely host the…
Northern Ireland coach Michael O’Neill admits facing Italy in the World Cup play-off semi-final is “as difficult as we can get” but has urged his players to “believe we can get there and get a surprising result”. Italy will host Northern Ireland in a single-leg World Cup play-off semi-final on March 26, after the play-off…
