Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland will lose hosting rights to games at Euro 2028 after the United Kingdom government announced on Friday that it will withdraw funding for the rebuilding of Casement Park.

San Diego FC announced the signing of Northern Ireland international defender Paddy McNair to a three-year contract through the end of the 2027 MLS season.

Spain strolled to a 5-1 win over Northern Ireland in Palma de Mallorca on Saturday in their final warm-up match before the European Championship starting in Germany next week.

A UEFA delegation will visit Belfast on Wednesday, a source has told ESPN, amid concerns over a funding row that has placed doubt over the re-construction of Casement Park, a venue scheduled to host five games at Euro 2028.

Even with the safety net of the playoffs, there are plenty of stars who will miss Euro 2024. Here are the biggest names who will have next summer off.

Northern Ireland netted two second-half goals to beat Group H winners Denmark in their Euro 2024 qualifier at Windsor Park on Monday, closing out an unsuccessful qualifying campaign with an impressive showing in front of the jubilant home fans.

Jonny Evans said he faced the possibility that his career was coming to an end last year before being handed a lifeline by Man United.

Italy and Turkey have asked to co-host the 2032 European Championship for which they are the only bidders, UEFA said on Friday.

The UK and Ireland would host the most-watched European Championship yet if a joint-bid to stage Euro 2028 is successful, the partners said.

England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales and Ireland submitted a joint Expression of Interest (EOI) to host the European Championship in 2028.