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Conor McMenamin is withdrawn from Northern Ireland squad over 'historic video'

Conor McMenamin has been pulled from Northern Ireland's squad ahead of Saturday night's Nations League clash with Kosovo.

The Irish FA confirmed that McMenamin had been withdrawn from the squad after an "historic social media video" circulated online appearing to show the Glentoran winger allegedly singing a pro-IRA chant.

The statement read: "In light of an historic social media video which has been circulated, Northern Ireland senior men’s team player Conor McMenamin has been withdrawn from the squad."

Read more: Kyle Lafferty thrown Northern Ireland lifeline despite squad axe

McMenamin made his international debut in June and has gone on to earn three caps. He was expected to feature in the double-header with Kosovo and Greece.

It follows Kyle Lafferty's withdrawal on Friday after a video circulated online appearing to show the Kilmarnock striker using sectarian language.

The Irish FA said it was aware of that video circulating online, and had also taken note of Kilmarnock's own investigation into the footage.

The association's statement also referenced a back injury Lafferty was struggling with in the lead-up to Saturday's game against Kosovo.

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