Hernandez: France Loss Better Now Than June 16
Lucas Hernandez: France's 1-2 friendly loss to Ivory Coast is better now than June 16 World Cup opener vs Senegal, with Northern Ireland test next.
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Lucas Hernandez: France's 1-2 friendly loss to Ivory Coast is better now than June 16 World Cup opener vs Senegal, with Northern Ireland test next.
NI's youngest post-WWII side (avg age 22.1) beat Guinea 1-0 with Atcheson scoring and sent off, while Morrison debuted, showing grit before facing France.
France lost 1-2 to Ivory Coast in World Cup prep. Cherki scored but defensive lapses cost the Bleus, raising doubts ahead of the Senegal opener.
Northern Ireland beat Guinea 1-0 but Tom Atcheson's red card rules him out of the France match. The 19-year-old scored before being sent off in Gibraltar.
Northern Ireland beat Guinea 1-0: Atcheson scored, red carded, debuts for Morrison and Ceadach O'Neill. O'Neill praised character and previewed France clash.
France coach Didier Deschamps confirms his lineup for the Senegal friendly, with William Saliba rested amid PSG stars' return from the Champions League final.
Northern Ireland women have secured a World Cup play-off but final qualifiers offer promotion to League A, relegation threat, and a chance to integrate youth.
Lewis Koumas' first Wales goal in a 1-1 draw with Ghana has Craig Bellamy convinced the Liverpool forward is the Dragons' future No.9 option.
Justin Devenny, after a trophy hat-trick with Crystal Palace, chose Northern Ireland duty over a beach break, with friendlies vs Guinea and France.
William Saliba's back pain flared up in the UCL final. Arsenal's summer plan is in doubt as France evaluates his fitness for friendlies.
Michael O'Neill signs NI deal to 2032, rejecting Blackburn. Isaac Price says squad is buzzing, credits manager's trust ahead of France friendly.
Wales women's football talent drain due to missing U21/U23 pathway, campaign warns, as players drop out after U19. Ex-stars back push for change.
Falkirk have completed the signing of 18-year-old winger Paul McGovern from Glenavon on a three-year contract, beating interest from English and Scottish clubs.
Northern Ireland calls up uncapped teens Braiden Graham and Ceadach O'Neill for June friendlies, aiming to solve striker crisis with academy talents.
Eighteen French players start World Cup prep at Clairefontaine Friday, with PSG/Arsenal stars delayed by Champions League final before opener vs Senegal June
Michael O'Neill extends Northern Ireland contract to 2032, rejecting Blackburn Rovers to develop young talent and chase a first major tournament since Euro
Michael O'Neill signs four-year NI extension to 2032, rejecting Blackburn Rovers to build on youth squad for Nations League and World Cup bids.
Celtic join Feyenoord, Ajax & PSV in pursuit of Elche's Alvaro Rodriguez; Rangers weigh Windass return, Neil deal. Scottish Premiership transfer latest.
BBC Sportscene presents highlights of the Premiership play-off final second leg: St Mirren v Partick Thistle with top-flight survival at stake.
Sunderland beat Chelsea 2-1 on the final day to clinch Europa League football, capping a four-year rise from League One to European qualification.