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World Cup Qualifying - Europe | Playoffs
Nov 12, 2017 at 5pm UK
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Michael O'Neill not thinking about Northern Ireland future
Michael O'Neill is unwilling to discuss his future as Northern Ireland boss following an aggregate World Cup qualifying playoff defeat to Switzerland.Nov 12, 22:45
Michael O'Neill "could not be any prouder" of Northern Ireland players
Michael O'Neill admits that the manner of Northern Ireland's 1-0 aggregate defeat to Switzerland leaves a bitter taste in the mouth, settled by a controversial goal.Nov 12, 19:34
The Match
Match Report
Switzerland reach the 2018 World Cup at Northern Ireland's expense with a goalless draw in Sunday's second leg in Basel for a 1-0 aggregate win.
Build-up
Gareth McAuley hints at international retirement
Veteran defender Gareth McAuley is readying himself for international retirement ahead of Northern Ireland's crucial World Cup qualifying playoff against Switzerland.Nov 12, 15:26
Granit Xhaka tells Northern Ireland fans to stop complaining
Granit Xhaka claims that referee Ovidiu Hategan's contentious decision to point to the spot for Switzerland's win over Northern Ireland 'is not such a big topic'.Nov 11, 21:26
Northern Ireland's Stuart Dallas a fitness doubt for second leg
Stuart Dallas is a major doubt for Northern Ireland's meeting with Switzerland at St Jakob-Park after travelling to Basel on crutches due to a heavily bruised foot.Nov 11, 14:27
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