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Michael O’Neill reveals physical and mental toll of dual manager role amid speculation over his future

Michael O’Neill has managed the Northern Ireland national team and Blackburn Rovers since February

The Independent UK

Craig Bellamy angry at Wales’ first-half display in draw with Northern Ireland

Wales trailed to Jamie Donley’s goal before Sorba Thomas equalised.

The Independent UK

Clubs express concerns over Michael O’Neill’s dual role with Northern Ireland and Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn, 19th in the Championship, are four points above Oxford, 23rd, in the table

The Independent UK

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Northern Ireland manager's dual role sparks row in Championship relegation fight

Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill is coming under fire from Championship clubs ahead of tonight's friendly with Wales

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Michael O’Neill proud as young Northern Ireland side lose to Italy in play-off

Second-half goals from Sandro Tonali and Moise Kean sealed the win for the four-time World Cup winners.

The Independent UK

Valiant Northern Ireland have World Cup dreams shattered by Italy

Italy 2-0 Northern Ireland: Michael O’Neill’s youthful side fought valiantly in Bergamo but Sandro Tonali and Moise Kean’s goals moved Italy within one victory of the World Cup

The Independent UK

Tonali and Kean end Northern Ireland World Cup hopes to send Italy into playoff final

Sandro Tonali and Moise Kean fired Italy to a 2-0 victory at home to Northern Ireland to secure a playoff final next week for a place at the World Cup

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Northern Ireland’s World Cup dream shattered by play-off defeat to Italy

Sandro Tonali and Moise Kean scored second-half goals for the hosts.

The Independent UK

Meet the EFL club standing in the way of Italy's World Cup hopes

Italy face Northern Ireland in the World Cup play-off semi-final tonight and one EFL club could have a major impact on the result

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World Cup 2026 Playoffs: The complete guide as Wales, Northern Ireland, and the Republic of Ireland seek to book their places

The last six places at this summer’s tournament are up for grabs – watch out for the unofficial world champs, a Pacific Ocean archipelago, plus a former Manchester United coach in Iraq…

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Italy vs. Northern Ireland—World Cup Playoff: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

Italy and Northern Ireland find themselves two hurdles from the 2026 World Cup.

Sports Illustrated

Italy and Northern Ireland target return to international football’s top table

Gli Azzurri start favourites in the World Cup playoff on Thursday but Michael O’Neill says his young team will show no fear

The Guardian - UK

Gennaro Gattuso sends warning to his Italy players ahead of Northern Ireland World Cup play-off

Italy will face Northern Ireland in their World Cup play-off semi-final on Thursday

The Independent UK

Canada’s Potential Opponents for World Cup Opening Match—Ranked

The co-hosts await the opponent for their first World Cup match on June 12.

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Northern Ireland World Cup 2026 squad: Michael O'Neill's latest selection ahead of the World Cup qualifying play-offs

The Northern Ireland World Cup 2026 squad is shaping up, with the nation still dreaming of a place at in North America

The Independent UK

Dan Ballard ruled out of play-off in huge blow to Northern Ireland’s World Cup dream

Northern Ireland face Italy on Thursday in a pivotal World Cup play-off semi-final

The Independent UK

Dan Ballard included in Northern Ireland squad despite injury scare for pivotal World Cup play-offs

Northern Ireland take on Italy later this month hoping to go one step closer to reaching this summer’s World Cup finals

The Independent UK

Northern Ireland’s Michael O’Neill to take second manager’s role ahead of World Cup play-offs

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Northern Ireland boss Michael O’Neill set for dual role after accepting Championship job

Michael O’Neill will juggle World Cup preparations with trying to steer Blackburn Rovers away from relegation

The Independent UK

Michael O’Neill backs Northern Ireland to shock Italy and reach World Cup

Northern Ireland face an away trip to Italy, with the winners to face Wales or Bosnia and Herzegovina

The Independent UK

Northern Ireland boss Michael O’Neill praises the ‘real quality’ of Jamie Donley

The on-loan Stoke striker scored the only goal from the penalty spot in the 44th minute.

The Independent UK

Jamie Donley scores his first Northern Ireland goal to seal win over Luxembourg

Donley, making his first competitive Northern Ireland start, converted a 44th-minute penalty to settle a tepid affair.

The Independent UK

Is Northern Ireland vs Luxembourg on TV tonight? Channel, kick-off time and how to watch World Cup qualifier for free

Everything you need to know as Michael O’Neill’s side play out their final World Cup qualifier

The Independent UK

Saturday’s briefing: Frustration for Northern Ireland as Germany face shoot-out

England manager Thomas Tuchel has been talking about singing the national anthem again.

The Independent UK

Michael O’Neill fumes as Slovakia sink Northern Ireland campaign with late goal

O’Neill and his team were enraged a foul was not given as Daniel Ballard had gone down under pressure from Leo Sauer.

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