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Northern Ireland star Shea Charles. (Photo by Desmond Loughery/Pacemaker Press)

Northern Ireland star reportedly set for Southampton return

Sanctions against Russia have made no significant difference to the outcome of the conflict as the war machine continues to advance. Meanwhile, the people of Ukraine continue to suffer devastating causalities

Letter: Unionists should rethink their position on Russia

Conor Bradley following his goal against Luxembourg in a 2-2 draw that left Northern Ireland promoted as Group 3C winners across the UEFA Nations League campaign. (Photo by William Cherry/Presseye)

Promoted Northern Ireland still 'terrific' despite Nations League lead loss

Northern Ireland manager Michael O’Neill during Sunday’s press conference at the Stade de Luxembourg. (Photo by William Cherry/Presseye)

Michael O'Neill ready for Northern Ireland's 'most difficult away game'

Northern Ireland's Daniel Ballard celebrates scoring against Luxembourg in their previous Nations League meeting. (Photo by David Maginnis/Pacemaker Press)

All you need to know ahead of Northern Ireland's final UEFA Nations League clash

Michael O'Neill says Daniel Ballard (pictured) provides a great physical presence in both boxes after scoring in Northern Ireland's 2-0 win against Belarus

Michael O'Neill investing heavily in an exciting new era for Northern Ireland

Daniel Ballard celebrates his goal as Northern Ireland beat Belarus at Windsor Park

Michael O'Neill wants Northern Ireland to seal promotion with win in Luxembourg

Dion Charles celebrates scoring Northern Ireland's second goal in the Nations League victory against Belarus

Two second-half goals give Northern Ireland win over Belarus

Northern Ireland’s players pictured training before facing Belarus. (Photo by Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press)

All you need to know ahead of Northern Ireland vs Belarus

Northern Ireland's Conor McMenamin in action against Scotland earlier this year. (Photo by Desmond Loughery/Pacemaker Press)

Former Irish League star looking to build on 'perfect return'

Manager Michael O’Neill and captain Shea Charles pictured during a press conference ahead of the Belarus match. (Photo by Jonathan Porter/PressEye)

Michael O’Neill wants more progress – Northern Ireland v Belarus talking points

Northern Ireland's Daniel Ballard celebrates scoring at Windsor Park earlier this year. (Photo by Liam McBurney/PA Wire)

Daniel Ballard ‘ready to get some minutes’ for Northern Ireland after injury

Shea Charles has been named Northern Ireland captain for Friday’s penultimate Nations League fixture against Belarus. (Photo by Liam McBurney/PA Wire)

Easy decision to name Shea Charles captain – Michael O’Neill

Traffic & Travel

Traffic and travel advice issued ahead of UEFA Nations League football match

Northern Ireland defender Trai Hume pictured during a media event at the Culloden Hotel. (Photo by Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press)

Trai Hume confident Northern Ireland will continue to play without fear

Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill. (Photo by Liam McBurney/PA Wire)

Michael O'Neill flags up 'biggest area' in search for Northern Ireland gains

Michael O’Neill wants to see his Northern Ireland side take another step forward in their attacking play when they face Belarus on Friday.

By Ian Parker, PA

Justin Devenny (right) made his Premier League debut on Saturday for Crystal Palace and has now been drafted into Northern Ireland's senior squad. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)

Crystal Palace debut 'accelerated' Justin Devenny's Northern Ireland call-up

Brighton and Hove Albion U21 defender Ruairi McConville

Michael O'Neill eager to see what Ruairi McConville has to offer

Northern Ireland manager Michael O’Neill speaking at the squad announcement ahead of the forthcoming UEFA Nations League matches against Belarus and Luxembourg

Michael O'Neill hoping to maintain Northern Ireland momentum in Nations League

Brighton and Hove Albion centre back Ruairi McConville has been called-up to the Northern Ireland squad for the Nations League fixtures against Belarus and Luxembourg. (Photo: Irish FA)

Defender Ruairi McConville only new face in Northern Ireland squad

Northern Ireland defeated Bulgaria 5-0 at Windsor Park last month. (Photo by Andrew McCarroll/Pacemaker Press)

Northern Ireland’s clash with Belarus to be played in Belfast after visa doubt

Northern Ireland defeated Bulgaria 5-0 at Windsor Park this month. (Photo by Andrew McCarroll/Pacemaker Press)

Irish FA chief ‘confident’ Northern Ireland will play Belarus in Belfast

Morning View

Editorial: Belarus sports ban would only punish Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland's Conor Bradley salutes the fans following the Nations League win over Bulgaria at Windsor Park

Conor Bradley believes Northern Ireland can kick on from Bulgaria high

Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill. (Photo by William Cherry/PressEye)

Belarus match move 'unfair' if Windsor Park ruled out for Northern Ireland

Goalkeeper Pierce Charles at Northern Ireland training before meeting Bulgaria in the Nations League. (Photo by Jonathan Porter/PressEye)

Five talking points for Northern Ireland's Nations League date with Bulgaria

Northern Ireland captain Conor Bradley at a press conference before facing Bulgaria in the Nations League. (Photo by Jonathan Porter/PressEye)

Conor Bradley highlights Northern Ireland and Liverpool ambitions

Conor Bradley will lead out Northern Ireland against Bulgaria on Tuesday night hoping his impressive performances for his country can help him earn more playing time at Liverpool.

By Ian Parker, PA

Northern Ireland's Isaac Price applauds the fans. (Photo by Liam McBurney/PA Wire)

Northern Ireland's Isaac Price wants ‘no fear’ approach to Bulgaria game

Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill during Saturday's UEFA Nations League game against Belarus at the ZTE Arena, Zalaegerszeg in Hungary. (Photo by William Cherry/PressEye)

Uncertainty over Northern Ireland hosting Belarus in Belfast for Nations League

Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill. (Photo by William Cherry/Presseye)

Michael O’Neill urges Northern Ireland to maintain standards after fine display

Northern Ireland’s Conor Bradley and Brodie Spencer at the final whistle. (Photo by William Cherry/Presseye)

Conor Bradley: The ball would not go in the net for Northern Ireland

Pierce Charles with brother Shea ahead of making his Northern Ireland debut against Belarus. (Photo by William Cherry/Presseye)

Northern Ireland debut ‘a very proud moment’ for Pierce Charles

Lee Bonis celebrates scoring for Portadown against Glenavon in October 2020. (Photo by INPHO/Brian Little)

Former club hail Lee Bonis as 'an inspiration' after Northern Ireland debut

Northern Ireland captain Conor Bradley (left) up against Belarus in Saturday's Nations League game at the ZTE Arena, Hungary. (Photo by William Cherry/Presseye)

Northern Ireland's Michael O'Neill flags 'learning curve' after Belarus draw

Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill (left) and his players following the final whistle over the Nations League scoreless draw with Belarus in Hungary. (Photo by William Cherry/Presseye)

Nations League frustration for Northern Ireland in blank draw with Belarus

Michael O'Neill (pictured) has confirmed he will be without Ethan Galbraith and Ross McCausland for the Nations League fixture against Belarus

Belarus game can show how far we are progressing: O'Neill

Northern Ireland’s Lee Bonis (right) during Friday evening's training session at the ZTE Arena, Zalaegerszeg, ahead of Saturday's Nations League game against Belarus in Hungary

Lee Bonis eager to seize Northern Ireland chance

Conor Bradley will captain Northern Ireland for the first time against Belarus tomorrow night

Conor Bradley to captain Northern Ireland against Belarus

Michael O'Neill has a selection dilemma between the sticks ahead of Northern Ireland's clash against Belarus

Talking points ahead of Northern Ireland's clash against Belarus

Northern Ireland's teenage striker Callum Marshall (left)

Callum Marshall reaping benefits of Northern Ireland experience

Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill

Northern Ireland boss Michael O'Neill has eye on bigger picture

Lee Bonis after joining ADO Den Haag. (Photo by Angelo Blankespoor/ADO Den Haag)

ADO Den Haag confirm Lee Bonis has received Northern Ireland call-up

Mansfield Town goalkeeper Christy Pym has been called into the Northern Ireland squad for the first time. (Photo by Adam Davy/PA Wire)

Christy Pym called up for first Northern Ireland squad to bolster keeper options

Northern Ireland manager Michael O’Neill. (Photo by Philip Magowan/Press Eye)

Double injury blow for Northern Ireland before Nations League double dates

Northern Ireland's Paddy McNair celebrates his goal against Luxembourg at Windsor Park last month. (Photo by William Cherry/Presseye)

Northern Ireland boss Michael O’Neill concerned by Paddy McNair’s lack of action

Jamie Reid (right) returns to Northern Ireland squad as Shayne Lavery misses out

Michael O'Neill makes two changes to NI squad for Nations League double-header

Vladimir Putin is widely regarded as having a dictatorship in Russia. Large parts of the world today are ruled by dictatorships

Letter: Moving in direction of rule by dictatorship

Northern Ireland will face Luxembourg, Belarus and Bulgaria in Group C3 of the Nations League tournament

Fixture list confirmed for Northern Ireland's latest Nations League campaign

Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill. (Photo by Liam McBurney/PA Wire)

Michael O'Neill: Northern Ireland 'opportunity' in Nations League to 'develop'

A man lays flowers at a makeshift memorial in honour of Yevgeny Prigozhin.

Bodies and flight recorder recovered from Prigozhin crash site

The health of Russian President Vladimir Putin has long been speculated about

Vladimir Putin seen limping in new video as health rumours continue

Ireland celebrate their FIH World Cup qualifier win

Green Army march on to 2022 World Cup with win over Wales

Ireland's Hannah McLoughlin was on target against France.

Ireland take step closer to World Cup qualification

Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab said he was “alarmed” by the actions of the Belarus government of President Alexander Lukashenko (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images)

UK condemns Belarus after Ryanair flight carrying opposition activist diverted

Northern Ireland Women following victory over Belarus. Pic by PressEye Ltd.

Kirsty McGuinness goal keeps alive Northern Ireland play-off hopes

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