The Latest Breaking News from Patrick Nelson

Carrying a Bible near an abortion clinic inside a Northern Ireland hospital could now be a crime, police confirm

Scripture in a buffer zone.

We Got This Covered · Jul 20

Goalkeeper time-wasting to be punished with corners next season

IFAB announces eight-second rule in law change

Evening Standard · Mar 2, 2025

New punishment for time-wasting goalkeepers to begin next season

If goalkeepers hold on to the ball for more than eight seconds then they will concede a corner kick

The Independent UK · Mar 1, 2025

Faith groups curb Haiti work due to chaos, 2021 kidnapping

A year after 17 North American missionaries were kidnapped in Haiti, the agency that sent them hasn’t made a permanent return to the impoverished Caribbean nation

The Independent UK · Oct 14, 2022

Blueprint for Northern Ireland women's football laid out following Euro 2022

"The bar has been raised, new standards are expected and it is time for us to look forward with confidence.”

Belfast Live · Jul 22, 2022

Late Jonny Evans strike earns Northern Ireland underwhelming draw with Cyprus

Northern Ireland 2-2 Cyprus: Evans bundled the ball home in injury time as Northern Ireland came back from 2-0 down

The Independent UK · Jun 12, 2022

Late Jonny Evans strike earns Northern Ireland draw with Cyprus

Evans bundled the ball home in the third minute of time added on as Northern Ireland came back from 2-0 down

The Independent UK · Jun 12, 2022

Northern Ireland vs Cyprus: Irish FA chief addresses poor form in match programme

"As top seeds in our group we would have expected significantly more..."

Belfast Live · Jun 12, 2022

IFA chief Patrick Nelson frustrated by 'lack of engagement” from minister on £36m funding

Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey shelved long-awaited sub-regional programme on Monday

Belfast Live · Feb 15, 2022

Irish FA CEO Patrick Nelson insists Northern Ireland aren't 'along for the ride' in Euro 2028 bid

It has been confirmed that the five home nations will stage a joint bid to host the 2028 tournament

Belfast Live · Feb 7, 2022