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<p>Michael O’Neill’s Northern Ireland suffered a 3-1 defeat to Germany (Brian Lawless/PA)</p>

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Michael O’Neill rues mistakes in Northern Ireland’s defence after Germany defeat

But a defensive mix-up allowed Germany substitute Nadiem Amiri to put them back in front in the 69th minute before Florian Wirtz’s free-kick – three minutes later – put it to bed.

<p>GO WITH THE FLO: Germany's Florian Wirtz celebrates after scoring a free kick. Pic: PA Wire/PA Wire.</p>

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Florian Wirtz scores free as Northern Ireland beaten by quick-fire double in Germany

<p>Northern Ireland’s Ethan Galbraith, right, celebrates with team-mate Shea Charles. Pic: Geert Vanden Wijngaert/AP</p>

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Justin Devenny and Shea Charles find net as Northern Ireland win in Luxembourg

Northern Ireland v Switzerland - International Friendly - National Football Stadium at Windsor Park

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Isaac Price scores again as Northern Ireland draw at home to Switzerland

Northern Ireland’s wait for World Cup qualifiers to start suits Michael O’Neill

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Northern Ireland’s wait for World Cup qualifiers to start suits Michael O’Neill

Northern Ireland v Belarus - UEFA Nations League - Group C3 - National Football Stadium at Windsor Park

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Northern Ireland edge closer to Nations League promotion with Belarus win

Northern Ireland v Slovenia - UEFA Euro 2024 Qualifying - Group H - Windsor Park

Michael O’Neill takes positives after Northern Ireland held in Belarus stalemate

Northern Ireland peppered Fedor Lapoukhov’s goal with shots in the opening 45 minutes.

Sun, 13 Oct, 2024

Northern Ireland v Luxembourg - UEFA Nations League - Windsor Park

Northern Ireland fail to make chances pay in frustrating Belarus stalemate

Michael O’Neill’s side had two goals ruled out and hit the post in the first half.

Sat, 12 Oct, 2024

Northern Ireland v Luxembourg - UEFA Nations League - Windsor Park

Conor Bradley to captain Northern Ireland against Belarus

The 21-year-old said it was proud moment for him.

Fri, 11 Oct, 2024

Scotland v Northern Ireland - International Friendly - Hampden Park

Michael O’Neill reflects on Northern Ireland’s Nations League defeat in Bulgaria

Northern Ireland travelled to Plovdiv in buoyant mood after a run of four wins and only one loss – which came in a friendly away to Spain – in their last six.

Mon, 09 Sep, 2024

Northern Ireland v Luxembourg - UEFA Nations League - Windsor Park

McNair and Ballard on target as Northern Ireland beat Luxembourg

The only disappointment was that Michael O’Neill’s side did not add to their tally

Thu, 05 Sep, 2024

Scotland v Northern Ireland - International Friendly - Hampden Park

Trai Hume to captain Northern Ireland in Nations League game against Luxembourg

O’Neill admitted there is no natural successor to Jonny Evans following his international retirement.

Wed, 04 Sep, 2024

Conor Bradley file photo

Double delight for Conor Bradley in Northern Ireland win

The Liverpool defender registered his first senior brace with goals in the 16th and 23rd minutes, but Michael O’Neill’s men could not add to that lead despite clear chances.

Tue, 11 Jun, 2024

Northern Ireland thrashed by Spain despite taking early lead

Northern Ireland thrashed by Spain despite taking early lead

Ballard headed Michael O’Neill’s team into a shock lead just 70 seconds in, but once Pedri had levelled from long range 10 minutes later, Spain piled on the punishment for a young Northern Ireland side.

Sat, 08 Jun, 2024

Denmark v Northern Ireland - UEFA Euro 2024 Qualifying - Group H - Parken Stadium

Conor Bradley staying grounded with Northern Ireland amid Liverpool breakthrough

This time last year the 20-year-old was starring on loan at League One Bolton.

Wed, 20 Mar, 2024

Denmark v Northern Ireland - UEFA Euro 2024 Qualifying - Group H - Parken Stadium

Michael O’Neill not surprised by way Conor Bradley has handled spotlight

Northern Ireland fans have long been aware of the 20-year-old’s exciting talent.

Fri, 15 Mar, 2024

Michael O'Neill file photo

Michael O’Neill focused on Northern Ireland job despite Aberdeen links

Neil Warnock surprisingly stepped down as Dons boss on Saturday.

Thu, 14 Mar, 2024

Finland put Northern Ireland to the sword in Helsinki

Finland put Northern Ireland to the sword in Helsinki

Michael O’Neill’s injury-ravaged side started well but crumbled after Joel Pohjanpalo’s penalty late in the first half.

Fri, 17 Nov, 2023

Northern Ireland v Slovenia - UEFA Euro 2024 Qualifying - Group H - Windsor Park

Shea Charles dismissed as Northern Ireland lose at home to Slovenia

Ten-man Northern Ireland returned to the all-too-familiar feeling of defeat as Adam Cerin’s early free-kick put Group H leaders Slovenia on the verge of qualifying for Euro 2024 with a scrappy 1-0 win at Windsor Park.

Tue, 17 Oct, 2023

Burnley v Manchester United - Premier League - Turf Moor

Jonny Evans enjoying new lease of life after fearing career could be over

Evans, 35, made a surprise return to his boyhood club Manchester United in the summer after his contract with relegated Leicester ended.

Mon, 16 Oct, 2023

Northern Ireland v San Marino - UEFA Euro 2024 Qualifying - Group H - Windsor Park

Paul Smyth stars as Northern Ireland see off San Marino

Goals from Smyth, Josh Magennis and substitute Conor McMenamin earned them the three points.

Sat, 14 Oct, 2023

Northern Ireland succumb to fifth successive defeat in Kazakhstan

Northern Ireland succumb to fifth successive defeat in Kazakhstan

Michael O'Neill's side fell to a 1-0 defeat in Astana.

Sun, 10 Sep, 2023

Slovenia v Northern Ireland - UEFA Euro 2024 Qualifying - Group H - Stozice Stadium

Michael O’Neill bemoans Northern Ireland defending in costly defeat to Slovenia

The visitors created plenty of chances in Ljubljana.

Thu, 07 Sep, 2023

Northern Ireland’s Euro 2024 hopes suffer huge blow with Slovenia defeat

Northern Ireland’s Euro 2024 hopes suffer huge blow with Slovenia defeat

Defeat leaves Northern Ireland three places and seven points off second in Group H going into Sunday’s trip to Kazakhstan, with the dream of heading to Germany next summer effectively dead.

Thu, 07 Sep, 2023

Northern Ireland v Kazakhstan - UEFA Euro 2024 Qualifying - Group H - National Football Stadium at Windsor Park

Northern Ireland stunned as Kazakhstan substitute Abat Aimbetov nets late winner

Michael O’Neill had said he was not thinking about qualifying for next summer’s finals in the wake of Friday’s 1-0 defeat in Denmark, and this result is another huge blow as they have only three points, earned against minnows San Marino, from their opening four games.

Mon, 19 Jun, 2023

Denmark v Northern Ireland - UEFA Euro 2024 Qualifying - Group H - Parken Stadium

Jonny Evans says Denmark defeat ‘hard to take’ after late disappointment

The trip to Copenhagen represented the toughest fixture on paper for Northern Ireland

Sat, 17 Jun, 2023

Northern Ireland v Lithuania - FIFA World Cup 2022 - European Qualifying - Group C - Windsor Park

Jonny Evans back in Northern Ireland squad for Euro 2024 qualifiers

Evans – out of contract at relegated Leicester this summer – was unable to add to his 100 caps in March when he was forced to pull out of O’Neill’s first games back in charge of the national team due to a hamstring injury.

Thu, 08 Jun, 2023

Northern Ireland v Finland - UEFA Euro 2024 Qualifying - Group H - Windsor Park

Michael O’Neill confident Northern Ireland can recover from Finland defeat

After opening their campaign with a win at San Marino, the North were beaten at home.

Mon, 27 Mar, 2023

Northern Ireland v Finland - UEFA Euro 2024 Qualifying - Group H - Windsor Park

Michael O’Neill’s first home game back as Northern Ireland boss ends in defeat

Northern Ireland could not produce a performance to match the occasion as Michael O’Neill’s first home game back at Windsor Park ended in a 1-0 defeat to Finland

Sun, 26 Mar, 2023

Michael O'Neill File Photo

Michael O’Neill begins second reign as Northern Ireland boss with Euros belief

The 53-year-old returned to the job in December almost three years after leaving for Stoke City.

Wed, 22 Mar, 2023

Michael O'Neil Press Conference

Michael O’Neill rejected Championship jobs before making Northern Ireland return

The 53-year-old has signed a five-and-a-half year deal to return to the job he left in April 2020 after becoming Stoke boss.

Thu, 08 Dec, 2022

Michael O'Neil Press Conference

Michael O’Neill sets his sights on guiding Northern Ireland to Euro 2024

Michael O’Neill has no doubt he can get Northern Ireland to another major tournament after returning to the job a little over two-and-a-half years after leaving for Stoke

Wed, 07 Dec, 2022

Huddersfield Town v Stoke City - Sky Bet Championship - The John Smith's Stadium

Michael O’Neill returns for second spell as Northern Ireland boss

The 53-year-old has signed a five-and-a-half-year contract which will run until Euro 2028 – a tournament Northern Ireland hope to partly host under a joint UK and Ireland bid

Wed, 07 Dec, 2022

David Healy File Photo

David Healy expects it may not be his time for the Northern Ireland job

Healy has suggested he is not ready to replace the sacked Ian Baraclough as manager of the national team.

Sun, 23 Oct, 2022

Northern Ireland v Kosovo - UEFA Nations League - Group J - Windsor Park

Josh Magennis caps late comeback as Northern Ireland break Nations League duck

Ten minutes after substitute Gavin Whyte had given Northern Ireland hope with the equaliser, the Cardiff winger sent in the cross for Magennis to power home a much-needed winner

Sat, 24 Sep, 2022

Northern Ireland v Cyprus - UEFA Nations League - Group 2 - Windsor Park

Conor McMenamin leaves Northern Ireland squad after historic video surfaces

The decision came a day after Kyle Lafferty was sent home after his club Kilmarnock opened an investigation into a video appearing to show the veteran striker allegedly using sectarian language.

Sat, 24 Sep, 2022

Northern Ireland v Slovakia - UEFA Euro 2020 - Play-offs - Final - Windsor Park

Kyle Lafferty axed by Northern Ireland over social media video

The video, which has appeared on social media, shows Lafferty reacting when a man posing for a photo with him says “Up the Celts”.

Fri, 23 Sep, 2022

Austria v Northern Ireland - UEFA Women's Euro 2022 - Group A - St Mary's Stadium

Kirsty McGuinness insists Northern Ireland have ‘nothing to lose’ versus England

England have already qualified for the knockout stages as Group A winners after thrashing Norway 8-0 in their second match on Monday.

Wed, 13 Jul, 2022

Norway v Northern Ireland - UEFA Women's Euro 2022 - Group A - St Mary's Stadium

‘Words are a struggle’ for Simone Magill after tournament-ending injury

Northern Ireland striker Simone Magill says “words are a struggle right now” after her Euro 2022 tournament was ended by an ACL injury.

Sat, 09 Jul, 2022

Northern Ireland v Latvia - FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 - UEFA Qualifier - Group D - Windsor Park

Marissa Callaghan: Northern Ireland are not at Euro 2022 to make up numbers

The veteran Cliftonville midfielder has declared herself fit and ready for Thursday evening’s historic clash with Norway

Wed, 06 Jul, 2022

Northern Ireland v Cyprus - UEFA Nations League - Group 2 - Windsor Park

Under-fire Ian Baraclough urges patience with Northern Ireland rebuild

Under-pressure Northern Ireland manager Ian Baraclough has said his bosses at the Irish FA understand the rebuilding phase his squad are in and believes they will give him time to see it through.

Mon, 13 Jun, 2022

Northern Ireland v Cyprus - UEFA Nations League - Group 2 - Windsor Park

Under-pressure Ian Baraclough expects to remain in charge of Northern Ireland

Baraclough said he expects to remain in charge of Northern Ireland after hearing more calls from fans for him to go before his side rallied to rescue a 2-2 draw at home to Cyprus.

Sun, 12 Jun, 2022

Northern Ireland v Cyprus - UEFA Nations League - Group 2 - Windsor Park

Late Jonny Evans strike earns Northern Ireland draw with Cyprus

Evans struck in stoppage time to rescue a 2-2 draw for Northern Ireland

Sun, 12 Jun, 2022

Cyprus Northern Ireland Nations League Soccer

Northern Ireland play out goalless Nations League draw with Cyprus

Northern Ireland must hope it is 13th time lucky in the Nations League as their latest outing ended in a drab goalless draw against Cyprus

Sun, 05 Jun, 2022

Ian Baraclough File Photo

Ian Baraclough signs new Northern Ireland deal

The new deal will see Baraclough in charge for the 2022-23 Nations League campaign as well as Euro 2024 qualifiers, with an extension included should Northern Ireland reach the finals in Germany

Wed, 15 Dec, 2021

Northern Ireland v Italy - FIFA World Cup 2022 - European Qualifying - Group C - Windsor Park

Italy slip into World Cup qualifying play-offs after draw at brilliant Northern Ireland

European champions Italy must go into the World Cup qualifying play-offs after being held to a goalless draw by brilliant Northern Ireland at Windsor Park.

Mon, 15 Nov, 2021

Northern Ireland v Switzerland - FIFA World Cup 2022 - European Qualifying - Group C - Windsor Park

Northern Ireland suffer second-half collapse to lose in Bulgaria

Bulgarian boss Yasen Petrov shuffled his pack at half-time and got the rewards

Tue, 12 Oct, 2021

Newport County v Blackburn Rovers - Emirates FA Cup - Third Round - Rodney Parade

Warren Feeney warns Northern Ireland of danger posed by new-look Bulgaria

The former Linfield, Newport and Ards boss is currently manager of Bulgarian second-tier leaders Pirin Blagoevgrad

Tue, 30 Mar, 2021

Northern Ireland v USA - International Friendly - Windsor Park

Gio Reyna and Christian Pulisic give USA victory over Northern Ireland

A superb strike from Niall McGinn gave Northern Ireland late hope

Sun, 28 Mar, 2021

Italy v Northern Ireland - FIFA 2022 World Cup - Qualifying - Group C - Stadio Ennio Tardini

Northern Ireland beaten by Italy in opening World Cup qualifier

The goals scored by Domenico Berardi and Ciro Immobile were both preventable and proved decisive

Thu, 25 Mar, 2021