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James Roberts

Northern Ireland manager's dual role sparks row in Championship relegation fight

Michael O'Neill.

Northern Ireland's friendly with Wales tonight is quite possibly the most meaningless fixture in international football history.

The game in Cardiff was confirmed only on Thursday after both countries lost their World Cup 2026 play-off semi-finals, against Italy and Bosnia and Herzegovina respectively, with their conquerors meeting in Zenica this evening to fight for a place at this summer's tournament.

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