Ian Baraclough's side had plenty of chances but couldn't find the equaliser.

Northern Ireland suffer narrow friendly defeat in Ukraine

Press Eye - Belfast, Northern Ireland - 04th September 2020 - Photo by William Cherry/Presseye

Northern Ireland manager Ian Baraclough during Friday nights Nations League game against Romania at the Arena National, Bucharest. Photo by William Cherry/Presseye

Ian Baraclough says he is keen to use Thursday's friendly against Ukraine to show Northern Ireland are capable of competing with the best sides in Europe.

Ian Baraclough wants Northern Ireland to prove they can compete with the best

Ian Baraclough recorded his first win as Northern Ireland manager inside 90  minutes as they eased to a 3-0 friendly win over Malta in Austria.

NI ease past Malta in friendly

Rangers FC has launched a new academy at Parkhall Integrated School in Antrim.

Rangers FC is looking to break down stereotypes, with its latest initiative combining football and education in an academy at an integrated school in Antrim.

Rangers launch new academy at integrated school in Antrim

Linfield celebrate their third Irish Premiership title win in a row and the 55 in their history.

Linfield have claimed their 55th Irish Premiership title after a draw with Coleraine – their third league title in a row.

Linfield seal third Irish Premiership title in a row

Linfield celebrate their Irish Cup final win over Larne at Mourneview Park in Lurgan.

Linfield have sealed their 44th Irish Cup title with victory over Larne at Mourneview Park, in front of 1,000 fans allowed in as coronavirus restrictions ease.

Linfield break Larne hearts to claim victory in Irish Cup final

Northern Ireland's Josh Magennis celebrates scoring his side's first goal of the game during the UEFA Nations League Group 1, League B match at Ernst Happel Stadion, Vienna, Austria.

Northern Ireland will play Malta in a friendly in Austria on 31 May after their trip to Turkey was cancelled.

NI face Malta in friendly after Turkey match cancelled

Dublin will almost certainly be stripped of its Euro 2020 hosting rights after Tánaiste Leo Varadkar said it was "too soon" to consider crowds at sports events.

Euro 2020 matches in Dublin ‘looking unlikely’ over crowd concerns

Fans in Northern Ireland say they fear a European Super League would be the death of football - and its supporters clubs.  

Football fans in NI voice concerns over European Super League

Northern Ireland Women will go to the finals of a major tournament for the first time after their 2-0 victory over the Ukraine.

Historic night for NI women's football as they secure place in Euro finals

A positive performance from the home side went unrewarded in a 2-1 friendly defeat to the United States at Windsor Park.

Northern Ireland lose out to USA

A disastrous start to the team's World Cup qualifying campaign has given fresh ammunition to those who believe Stephen Kenny is not the right man for the job.

Pressure on Republic of Ireland manager after Luxembourg loss

Northern Ireland have lost 2-0 to Italy in their World Cup qualifier in Parma.

NI beaten by Italy in World Cup qualifier

Paddy McNair is a Northern Irish professional footballer who plays as a defender or a midfielder for Championship club Middlesbrough and the Northern Ireland national team. Credit: Pacemaker

Paddy McNair has been included in the Northern Ireland squad for their opening World Cup qualifiers next week despite an injury concern.

McNair included in NI squad for World Cup qualifiers

Neil Lennon has resigned as Celtic manager with the club 18 points adrift of Old Firm rivals Rangers in the Scottish Premiership.

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