Wells unhappy with FIFA 'eligibility' proposal

The Irish Football Association have been “staggered” by a FIFA proposal to settle the eligibility row with the Football Association of Ireland.

The Irish Football Association have been “staggered” by a FIFA proposal to settle the eligibility row with the Football Association of Ireland.

World football’s governing body – invited to rule on the issue by the IFA - have suggested that players born on both sides of the border should be able to represent Northern Ireland or the Republic of Ireland.

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