The Blues had taken an early lead through Ellie Carpenter, but were pegged back at Stamford Bridge and then had a second-half goal ruled out.

Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill has backed his side to cause a major upset and beat Italy to earn a place at next ...

Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill has declared that the weight of expectation lies firmly on Italy's shoulders as his ...

With Northern Ireland potentially two wins away from qualification for the 2026 World Cup, manager Michael O'Neill is urging ...

Italy have been drawn against Northern Ireland in the World Cup play-off semi-final, and will go on to face either Wales or ...

Michael O’Neill admitted Northern Ireland wanted to avoid Italy in the World Cup qualifying play-offs but backed his side to ...

Northern Ireland have recorded just one victory over Italy in the 11 previous meetings between the two nations. Michael ...

Italy was stopped by Sweden from getting to the 2018 World Cup. It was North Macedonia in 2022. Now, it's Northern Ireland's ...

Italy will face Northern Ireland in the World Cup qualification play-offs next March, with the winner of that semi-final tie potentially taking on Wales for a place at the tournament. The four-time ...

As a result, and for the third World Cup cycle in a row, Italy will have to go through the play-off system. Gianluca Mancini ...

Michael O'Neill fumed at a goal that "should clearly have been disallowed" after Northern Ireland's 1-0 loss to Slovakia.