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Familiar feeling of frustration for Northern Ireland fans
For Northern Ireland fans it was the same old story to reflect on as they made their way from Windsor Park on Tuesday night.
FAI back Trapattoni as Republic boss
Giovanni Trapattoni is confident that he will be in charge for the remainder of the World Cup campaign after being assured by senior FAI figures that they shared his view that the Republic of Ireland were unlucky to concede a late equaliser to Austria on Tuesday.
Lionel Messi sick on pitch after struggling to breathe during World Cup qualifier
It's said that losing makes Lionel Messi sick. And so does high altitude it would seem after the Argentina forward suffered during his side's 1-1 draw with Bolivia.
Northern Ireland v Israel - player ratings
After Northern Ireland's latest defeat in the World Cup qualifiers, we analyse how each player in the team performed on the night.
In Pictures: Windsor woe as Northern Ireland lose to Israel
Northern Ireland's Windsor Park misery continued as two late goals from Israel saw them defeated despite dominating for much of the game.
England suffer familiar blow after Wayne Rooney opener
There is something imperfect at the heart of this England team, and although they escaped Podgorica with their World Cup qualification campaign intact last night, you can see that these players know it too.
Trapattoni dejected after late leveller
Giovanni Trapattoni admitted his disappointment after seeing two precious World Cup qualifying points wrenched from his grasp.
Austria snatch dramatic draw in Dublin
Austria midfielder David Alaba left Ireland's World Cup qualifying hopes in tatters as he edged manager Giovanni Trapattoni closer to the exit with a dramatic late equaliser in a 2-2 draw.
Sol Campbell sticks up for Rio Ferdinand
Sol Campbell has defended Rio Ferdinand's decision to withdraw from the England squad, and believes the Manchester United defender still has an international future.
World Cup: Spain, England and Portugal among big hitters under threat of missing out on Brazil 2014
The World Cup qualifiers have thrown up their usual mix of predictable results, small-nation drubbings and occasional upsets.
O’Neill must win battle with Russia over new date
The rearrangement of Northern Ireland's World Cup qualifier against Russia looks set to become a thorny issue, with none of the available dates likely to please both parties.
Wayne Rooney won't see red again against Montenegro, says England team-mate Joleon Lescott
Wayne Rooney will step into the City Stadium in Podgorica tomorrow night a calmer individual more able to handle the pressure of a high-stakes qualifying game in a hostile atmosphere, according to his England team-mate Joleon Lescott.
Northern Ireland v Russia World Cup qualifier at Windsor Park postponed for second time
Northern Ireland's World Cup qualifying game against Russia at Windsor Park has been postponed for a second time, with the fixture now likely to be played in June.
A winter World Cup in Qatar – will it happen?
With Northern Ireland set to face Russia this afternoon on the road to Brazil 2014, off the field it is another World Cup which has been occupying the thoughts of football's powerbrokers.
Let us pray Northern Ireland's best is yet to come
Michael O'Neill has worked a grand total of just 22 days with his players despite being Northern Ireland manager for almost 14 months.
Paterson ready to lead Northern Ireland line after much-needed break
MARTIN Paterson says he’s refreshed and raring to go for Northern Ireland tonight and that’s music to the ears of his boss Michael O’Neill.
Davis embracing new style in the battle for cherished victory
Northern Ireland skipper Steven Davis has explained that it will take a different approach as they go about trying to add the name of Russia to the notable scalps that have been taken in Belfast over the last decade — because they have to.
Let’s put wind up Russians
It's not an individual member of the Northern Ireland squad that Fabio Capello fears most. Michael O'Neill's team as a whole doesn't seem to be a particular concern either.
Snow halts Northern Ireland v Russia World Cup qualifier
Northern Ireland's World Cup qualifying football match against Russia has become one of the biggest casualties of the snowstorm that has engulfed large parts of the region.
Roy Hodgson: I'm not interested in Rio Ferdinand or what he is doing
Rio Ferdinand's international future was once again in doubt after the Manchester United defender opted to fly to Qatar to work as a television pundit having pulled out of tonight's World Cup qualifier against San Marino citing fitness issues.
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England target top-two ranking new
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Townsend out after betting charges
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