Patrick Nelson

Belfast's Windsor Park is one of 19 stadiums proposed to host matches at the 2035 Women's World Cup. (Photo by Jonathan Porter/PressEye)

NI hosting World Cup moves one step closer as Windsor Park plans revealed

Outgoing Irish FA chairman Stephen Martin. (Photo: Irish FA)

Stephen Martin's tenure as Irish Football Association chairman comes to an end

Ciarán Kelly, director of The Christian Institute, said the PSNI guidance suggested someone carrying a Bible through a hospital could face a criminal investigation.

PSNI won’t rule out possibility of hospital Bible offence

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

'I'm excited by the future' - Michael O'Neill in Northern Ireland contract boost

Northern Ireland fans pictured at a match in Germany last year. (Photo by William Cherry/Presseye)

Irish FA issue positive fan update ahead of Georgia Nations League trip

Communities Minister Gordon Lyons. (Photo by Liam McBurney/PA Wire)

Gordon Lyons 'coming up with ideas and proposals' for NI Euro 2028 'legacy'

Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill. (Photo by Ben Whitley/PA Wire)

Irish FA confirm Michael O'Neill's Blackburn 'progressive move'

Country Manager, Coca-Cola Ireland, Amruta Vaidya, Chief Executive, Irish FA, Patrick Neslon, General Manager, Coca-Cola HBC Ireland and Northern Ireland, Simon Fitzpatrick and Chief Executive, NI Football League, Gerard Lawlor.

Coca-Cola partners with NI football with back of the net sponsorship

Tanya Oxtoby has left her role as Northern Ireland senior women's manager. (Photo by Andrew McCarroll/Pacemaker Press)

Northern Ireland manager steps down for boss role at Newcastle United

Road to Euros 2028 starts in Belfast, as city to host qualifying draw

An upgraded Windsor Park could be set to host matches at the 2035 Women's World Cup. (Photo by Jonathan Porter/PressEye)

Stormont backs NI as potential host venue for 2035 Women’s World Cup

Communities Minister Gordon Lyons (centre) with Irish Football Association (IFA) president Conrad Kirkwood (left) and NI Football League (NIFL) Chief Executive Gerard Lawlor (right) during an announcement about the Performance Programme of the Northern Ireland Football Fund. (Photo by Liam McBurney/PA Wire)

Gordon Lyons admits 'there may be a degree of prioritisation' in NIFF

Patrick Nelson (second from left) has revealed local football clubs will require at least £120million for facility upgrades. (Photo by William Cherry/Presseye)

Irish FA CEO gives 'conservative estimate' of £120m required for facilities

Irish FA President Conrad Kirkwood and Irish FA Chief Executive Patrick Nelson pictured along with Ross Lazaroo-Hood and Sitki Gelmen, of the Clearer Group

IFA and Clearer Water thrilled with naming rights deal for Windsor Park

Northern Ireland's international matches will return to free-to-air TV on BBC. (Photo by David Maginnis/Pacemaker Press)

BBC secure TV rights for Northern Ireland international matches

IFA Chief Executive Patrick Nelson. (Photo by Presseye)

Patrick Nelson believes NI hosting World Cup would help 'excite' next generation
Irish FA CEO Patrick Nelson believes Northern Ireland playing their part in co-hosting the 2035 Women’s World Cup alongside England, Scotland and Wales would help “encourage and excite” the next generation of football stars.
Johnny Morton

The International Football Association Board (IFAB) held its annual general meeting at Culloden Estate and Spa in Holywood, Co Down on Saturday

Challenge system could work as an alternative for VAR in Irish League

The Irish Football Association today confirmed details of its plans to create a new state-of-the-art, multi-million-pound National Football Centre located on a 50-acre site opposite the renowned Galgorm near Ballymena. Pictured with Gordon Lyons, Minister for Communities of Northern Ireland are (left to right): Aaron Hughes, Technical Director, Irish Football Association; Patrick Nelson, Chief Executive Officer, Irish Football Association; Colin Johnston, Managing Director, Galgorm; Conrad Kirkwood, President, Irish Football Association; Michael O’Neill, Northern Ireland Senior Men’s Manager, Irish Football Association; and Angela Platt, Director Women’s Football, Irish Football Association. Photo by William Cherry/Presseye

Proposals for state-of-the-art National Football Centre outside Ballymena

A concept of what the new National Training Centre in Ballymena will look like. (Photo by IFA)

New National Training Centre will leave 'lasting legacy for future generations'

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

The crest of the IFA

IFA expands its definition of 'discriminatory'

Patrick Nelson, IFA chief executive, seen above at Windsor Park, championed Casement. Owen Polley writes that as a football fan he would love NI to stage a big tournament but £300m on a stadium for another sport can’t be justified for a few weeks of visitors. Pic Freddie Parkinson/Press Eye

Owen Polley: The IFA has given cover to GAA for its £300m Casement demands

First Minister Michelle O'Neill and deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly pictured with fans at the National Stadium at the game between the Northern Ireland women's team and Montenegro

'It’s great to be here': Michelle O'Neill attends NI match at Windsor Park

A computer generated image of how the rebuilt Casement Park will look. Ulster GAA

Fans' body pushing for 'further disclosure' around Casement decision

A general view of Casement Park GAA stadium in Belfast

Minister ‘convinced’ football fans will back Casement Park as Euro 2028 venue

Computer generated image of the new Casement Park Project - Ulster GAA

Casement Park: 'lack of legacy for NI football has not been addressed'
Northern Ireland fans believe the IFA has not adequately addressed concerns raised around Casement Park’s inclusion in the bid to host Euro 2028.
Mark Rainey

A banner on display during Saturday's Euro 2024 qualifying win for Northern Ireland over San Marino at the National Football Stadium at Windsor Park showing opposition to Casement Park as a venue for the Euro 2028 tournament. (Photo by Niall Carson/PA Wire)

WATCH: Northern Ireland fans - 'You can shove your Casement Park up your h**e'

A general view of Casement Park GAA stadium in Belfast.

IFA's Patrick Nelson confident over Casement Park redevelopment for Euro 2028

Northern Ireland will offer equal pay to players featuring in international matches for the senior women’s and men’s teams with immediate effect

'Historic settlement' as NI to offer equal pay for men and women

General view of Windsor Park as Northern Ireland has been chosen to host the UEFA European Women’s Under-17 Championship in 2026

Northern Ireland chosen to host Euro U17 Women's Championship

Bobby Jameson was a former vice-chairman of Portadown Football Club

Bobby Jameson: Funeral for former vice-chairman of Portadown Football Club

The management committee of PFA NI pictured with Stephen McGuinness of PFA Ireland (top left back row) during the launch at the Europa Hotel

PFA NI launched in a bid to 'support and protect' players

Casement Park in Belfast

Football fans call for 'parity of funding' if Casement gets further £50m

Launching the bid are Brian McAvoy, Ulster GAA CEO, Jason Browning, Irish FA Disability Access Officer and Northern Ireland Powerchair player, Councillor Christina Black, Lord Mayor of Belfast, Irish FA Shooting Stars participant Erin Preston and Irish FA Chief Executive Patrick Nelson

Patrick Nelson: 2028 Euros provides a 'unique opportunity' for Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland senior women's manager Kenny Shiels in conversation with his squad. Pic by PressEye Ltd.

Kenny Shiels leaves Northern Ireland women's role

Former Northern Ireland captain Aaron Hughes has accepted a role as Irish Football Association technical director

Northern Ireland hero Aaron Hughes on board at IFA as technical director

Ian Baraclough who has been sacked as manager of Northern Ireland, the Irish FA has announced

Ian Baraclough has been sacked as Northern Ireland manager

Irish FA chief executive Patrick Nelson has promised women’s football in Northern Ireland will not stand still

Patrick Nelson: Women’s football will continue to move forward

Northern Ireland manager Ian Baraclough. Pic by PA.

Under-fire Ian Baraclough urges patience with Northern Ireland rebuild

Jonny Evans scores the Northern Ireland equaliser against Cyprus. Pic by Pacemaker.

Fan frustration in Northern Ireland draw thanks to Jonny Evans equaliser

News Letter editorial

Striking contrast in the approach to the football and Casement stadium upgrades

Irish FA Chief Executive Officer, Patrick Nelson

Football in Northern Ireland needs investment says IFA CEO Patrick Nelson

The UK and Ireland football associations will not bid to stage the 2030 World Cup and will focus on a bid for Euro 2028 instead. Pic by PA.

Northern Ireland ‘not along for the ride’ in EURO 2028 host bid

Irish FA President Conrad Kirkwood

Irish FA unveils new five-year corporate strategy

Northern Ireland manager Ian Baraclough. Pic by Getty.

Ian Baraclough backing Northern Ireland to ‘grow’ after two-year extension

Northern Ireland senior women’s manager Kenny Shiels. Pic by Pacemaker.

Plans for Northern Ireland Women to train full-time presented at Stormont

Angela Platt will take up the new role next month

Angela Platt keen to build on the success as she takes new IFA role

Northern Ireland will play Switzerland at the National Football Stadium at Windsor Park on September 8

16,000 fans to attend Northern Ireland-Switzerland game

13,000 fans attended the UEFA Super Cup final

Opinion: Local football needs to benefit from Super Cup legacy

The UEFA Super Cup final will take place at the National Stadium tonight

Super Cup will be a 'great advert for Northern Ireland’

John Schofield has been appointed manager of Northern Ireland under 21s. Pic courtesy of Irish FA.

John Schofield confirmed as Northern Ireland under 21s boss

Fans attended last year's final at Windsor Park

Patrick Nelson hails ‘pivotal moment’ as fans set to return

The Sport NI Sports Sustainability Fund programme has awarded approximately £6.5m to football. PICTURE: David Cavan

Clubs receive Sports Sustainability funding boost

The Danske Bank Premiership season has been disrupted by the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. Pic by Pacemaker.

Irish League to follow EFL path with Covid-19 test programme

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