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Irish Mirror
Irish Mirror
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Gareth Fullerton

Kyle Lafferty withdrawn from Northern Ireland squad after allegation of sectarian abuse

Kyle Lafferty has been withdrawn from Northern Ireland's squad after a video circulated online appearing to show the striker using sectarian language.

The Irish FA released a statement on Friday morning confirming the 35-year-old will play no part in the UEFA Nations League games against Kosovo and Greece.

The video, which has appeared on social media, shows Fermanagh native Lafferty reacting when a man posing for a photograph with him says “Up the Celts”.

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