Preview: France vs. Bulgaria - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's International Friendlies clash between France and Bulgaria, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Forsberg inspires Sweden | Russia edge Bulgaria
A superb first half from winger Emil Forsberg paved the way for Sweden's 3-1 win over Armenia in their last friendly game before Euro 2020 gets...
Happy to be back, says Benzema after France win
France play Bulgaria on Tuesday before starting their Euro 2020 campaign against Germany in Group ‘F’, where they will also face...
Preview: Russia vs. Bulgaria - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's International Friendlies clash between Russia and Bulgaria, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Preview: Slovakia vs. Bulgaria - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's International Friendlies clash between Slovakia and Bulgaria, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Former Argyle playmaker Graham Carey celebrates Bulgarian Cup success
Carey played for CSKA Sofia as they beat Arda Kardzhali 1-0 in the final on Wednesday night
Karim Benzema handed shock RECALL by France boss Didier Deschamps for Euro 2020
The Real Madrid striker's inclusion in France's 26-man squad ahead of the friendlies against Wales and Bulgaria at the beginning of June has...
Reading in race with Swansea City to sign Dutch winger Virgil Misidjan
The 27-year-old, who has Champions League and Europa League experience while playing for Bulgarian side Ludogorets 1945, currently plies his trade...
African sextet wins Bulgarian league title with Ludogorets
Following the victory over Beroe, the Eagles have now won the Bulgarian elite division title for the tenth consecutive season
After Tottenham & Man United, Dimitar Berbatov’s next goal is to be Bulgarian FA President
Former Bulgarian FA President reappoints himselfA concerning story emanating from Bulgaria has seen the nation’s former FA President...
Bulgarian FA president returns to job after England racism row
The President of the Bulgarian FA, who resigned in the wake of the racist abuse directed by home supporters towards England players in Sofia in...
Feeney thrilled to silence early critics by leading Pirin to Bulgarian top flight with title now in sight
Warren Feeney believes he has silenced his critics after guiding FC Pirin Blagoevgrad to the top tier of Bulgarian football.
Warren Feeney hits back at critics who 'questioned appointment' after leading Bulgarian side FC Pirin Blagoevgrad to promotion
Former Northern Ireland striker Warren Feeney has defied the odds to lead his club FC Pirin Blagoevgrad to promotion to the Bulgarian top division.
'People questioned my appointment': Warren Feeney hits back at critics after leading Bulgarian side FC Pirin Blagoevgrad to promotion
Former Northern Ireland striker Warren Feeney has defied the odds to lead his club FC Pirin Blagoevgrad to promotion to the Bulgarian top division.
Tyrone Mings responds after troll sends Villa star racist abuse
Tyrone Mings has long been an advocate of equality and stood up to racists on his England debut against Bulgaria back in October 2019 and last...
Soccer: Italy up 3 to 7th in FIFA rankings
After WC qualifier wins over N.Ireland, Bulgaria, Lithuania
Bailey Peacock-Farrell insists World Cup hope not lost for Northern Ireland
Wednesday’s dispiriting 0-0 draw with Bulgaria made it eight games without a win but 'keeper upbeat
Northern Ireland have to start proving that they are not just nearly men
It was the "must-win" game that Northern Ireland almost lost. Thankfully, Bailey Peacock-Farrell was alert enough in injury time to produce a...
Northern Ireland must prove that they are not just nearly men
It was the "must-win" game that Northern Ireland almost lost. Thankfully, Bailey Peacock-Farrell was alert enough in injury time to produce a...
World bid now a tale of the unexpected: Peacock-Farrell
Northern Ireland goalkeeper Bailey Peacock-Farrell has admitted the team will have to produce "something remarkable" to qualify for next year's...
Juventus defender Leonardo Bonucci tests positive for Covid-19 international duty with Italy
Bonucci played 90 minutes against Northern Ireland and Bulgaria in the World Cup qualifiers but was an unused subtitute for the match with...
Steven Davis receives classy gesture from US Soccer
Last night, Steven Davis became the most capped British international men’s footballer, winning his 126th cap for Northern Ireland against...
Rangers star Steven Davis earns record-breaking 126th cap for Northern Ireland
RANGERS midfielder Steven Davis made history as he became the most capped UK male footballer of all time. The Ibrox star picked up his 126th cap in...
World Cup hopes deflated as NI draw against Bulgaria feels like a defeat
IF the opening night of Northern Ireland's latest World Cup qualifying campaign, against Italy, unsurprisingly yielded no blue riband return, then...
Baraclough bemoans draw after dominant display
Ian Baraclough was left to wonder what more his Northern Ireland players could have done as their World Cup qualifier against Bulgaria ended in a...
Ian Baraclough: 'We missed too many chances against Bulgaria'
A goalless draw at home to Bulgaria has left their qualification dreams in peril.
Ultimately Northern Ireland weren't good enough to beat Bulgaria as World Cup hopes are slim and none
The World Cup finals in Qatar kick-off in November 2022, but for Northern Ireland the tournament seems light years away now.
Ian Baraclough eyes landmark away win to save World Cup campaign as Bulgaria draw puts 'different slant' on Northern Ireland's qualifiers
Northern Ireland's hopes of qualifying for the 2022 World Cup are all but over after this disappointing goalless draw with Bulgaria at Windsor Park.
Northern Ireland's World Cup hopes suffer Bulgaria blow
It was a hugely frustrating night for Ian Baraclough's side at The National Football Stadium at Windsor Park
Northern Ireland player ratings: Jamal Lewis and Paddy McNair lead the way on a frustrating night against Bulgaria
Northern Ireland were held to a 0-0 draw at home to Bulgaria on Wednesday evening but how did the individuals perform?
Northern Ireland player ratings in 0-0 draw with Bulgaria
Stalemate at Windsor Park as Northern Ireland are held at home in World Cup qualifier
Result: Northern Ireland 0-0 Bulgaria: Ian Baraclough's side held at Windsor Park
Ian Baraclough's side were held to a 0-0 draw at Windsor Park.
Northern Ireland 0 Bulgaria 0: Steven Davis earns historic 126th cap but World Cup hopes fading
STEVEN DAVIS made history but Northern Ireland’s World Cup hopes face extinction already. Failure to beat lowly Bulgaria saw their best...
Bailey Peacock-Farrell earns point for Northern Ireland with brilliant late save
Ian Baraclough’s side dominate Bulgaria but again struggle to make impact up front
Ian Baraclough's risk averse streak and Northern Ireland's inexplicable flatness are seriously hampering efforts as shown by Bulgaria stalemate
If the opening night of Northern Ireland’s latest World Cup qualifying campaign, against Italy, unsurprisingly yielded no blue riband return,...
Blow for Northern Ireland in scoreless home draw with Bulgaria
Northern Ireland’s hopes of qualifying for the 2022 World Cup suffered a major setback as they were held to a goalless draw by Bulgaria at...
Blow to Northern Ireland's World Cup qualification hopes after Bulgaria draw at Windsor Park
Northern Ireland’s hopes of qualifying for the 2022 World Cup suffered a major setback as they were held to a goalless draw by Bulgaria at...
Action packed night for Leeds United's Gjanni Alioski as North Macedonia shock Germany, Stuart Dallas close to winner for Northern Ireland, Kalvin Phillips helps England beat Poland
It was an action packed night for Leeds United on the world stage, with Kalvin Phillips involved in England's win over Poland and Stuart Dallas...
Northern Ireland 0-0 Bulgaria - Hosts drop precious points in World Cup qualifier
IT MIGHT have only been Northern Ireland's second game of their World Cup qualifying campaign but this is a result which puts a huge dent in their...
Northern Ireland’s World Cup hopes suffer blow with draw against Bulgaria
Northern Ireland’s hopes of qualifying for the 2022 World Cup suffered a major setback as they were held to a goalless draw by Bulgaria at...
N Ireland held to frustrating draw by Bulgaria
Ian Baraclough is still searching for his first win as Northern Ireland manager after a disappointing 0-0 draw at home to Bulgaria in World Cup...
Northern Ireland held to draw by Bulgaria in Belfast as World Cup qualifying hopes hanging by a thread
Northern Ireland were held to a frustrating 0-0 draw at home to Bulgaria at Windsor Park in a significant blow to their now slim hopes of making it...
Northern Ireland 0-0 Bulgaria: Familiar story for Ian Baraclough's men as hosts fail to score
But despite creating several decent chances Northern Ireland once again failed to find the back of the net.
Northern Ireland vs Bulgaria LIVE updates from Windsor Park
Northern Ireland are back in World Cup qualifying action tonight against Bulgaria (7.45pm kick-off)
N Ireland v Bulgaria TV and live stream info for the World Cup qualifier
It's a crunch clash for Ian Baraclough's side in Belfast
Five key talking points for Northern Ireland v Bulgaria
Northern Ireland resume their World Cup qualifying campaign on Wednesday night when Bulgaria visit Windsor Park.
Northern Ireland v Bulgaria LIVE: Updates from World Cup qualifier at Windsor Park as Steven Davis breaks Peter Shilton's British cap record
It's set to be a record breaking night at Windsor Park as Steven Davis earns his 126th cap for Northern Ireland.
'We think we're good enough': Ian Baraclough insists must-win pressure will not bother Northern Ireland against Bulgaria
Northern Ireland manager Ian Baraclough has insisted his players can handle the pressure and get their World Cup qualifying mission up and running...
Shane Ferguson: Euro 2016 can act as inspiration in World Cup qualifying campaign
Millwall star Shane Ferguson is hoping the inspiration of Euro 2016 can rub off on the Northern Ireland players in their World Cup qualifying...
Northern Ireland aiming for victory against Bulgaria
Ian Baraclough said his Northern Ireland side do not need anybody to remind them of the stakes in Wednesday's World Cup qualifier against Bulgaria...
Davis aiming to crown record-breaking caps appearance with a vital win
Northern Ireland boss Baraclough accepts clash with Bulgaria a must-win fixture
‘I trust the players’ – Ian Baraclough embraces pressure to pass Bulgaria test
Ian Baraclough said his Northern Ireland side do not need anybody to remind them of the stakes in Wednesday’s World Cup qualifier against...
'I trust the players' - Ian Baraclough embraces pressure to pass Bulgaria test
Ian Baraclough said his Northern Ireland side do not need anybody to remind them of the stakes in Wednesday’s World Cup qualifier against...
Bulgaria scouted ahead of Wednesday's clash with Northern Ireland
Ian Baraclough will know the importance of victory in Wednesday's World Cup qualifier in Belfast
Warren Feeney's inside track on Bulgaria as he issues warning to NI
The former Northern Ireland striker knows plenty about Wednesday night's opponents
Davis: NI need to get back to 'winning ways'
Steven Davis wants only one thing from his record-breaking 126th appearance for Northern Ireland - a victory over Bulgaria.
Steven Davis focused on victory, not history against Bulgaria
The Rangers midfielder will make his record-breaking 126th appearance for Northern Ireland on Wednesday night
Steven Davis not focused on records ahead of Bulgaria clash
The 36-year-old Northern Ireland captain will move clear of Peter Shilton's British caps record in Wednesday's World Cup qualifier.
Five talking points ahead of Northern Ireland's clash with Bulgaria
Ian Baraclough's men lost their opener 2-0 to Italy.
Niall McGinn: I haven't got many Northern Ireland chances under Ian Baraclough but goal against Italy proved I can still do it
Niall McGinn has told Northern Ireland manager Ian Baraclough that he would relish a shot at Bulgaria and would be confident he could deliver for...
Bailey Peacock-Farrell will come back stronger to prove Northern Ireland critics wrong, predicts back-up stopper Conor Hazard
Bailey Peacock-Farrell has been backed by fellow Northern Ireland goalkeeper Conor Hazard to handle the criticism that came his way following last...
Paddy McNair keen to make up for missed chance against Italy and kick-start Northern Ireland's World Cup dream
Bulgaria beware - Paddy McNair is itching to have another chance on goal tomorrow night to put right his miss against Italy last week.
Bailey Peacock-Farrell will come back stronger for Northern Ireland, predicts back-up stopper Conor Hazard
Bailey Peacock-Farrell has been backed by fellow Northern Ireland goalkeeper Conor Hazard to handle the criticism that came his way following last...
McGinn is fired up to get a crack at Bulgaria
Niall McGinn has told Northern Ireland manager Ian Baraclough that he would relish a shot at Bulgaria and would be confident he could deliver for...
Paddy McNair’s call for high intensity from Northern Ireland in Bulgaria test
Paddy McNair is desperate for Northern Ireland to get back to winning ways tomorrow night in their crunch World Cup qualifier against Bulgaria.
Paddy McNair confident Northern Ireland can triumph over Bulgaria
Manager Ian Baraclough is without a victory inside 90 minutes in his 10 games in charge of the side as positive performances go unrewarded.
Paddy McNair hopes Northern Ireland to return to winning ways against Bulgaria
Paddy McNair is desperate for Northern Ireland to get back to winning ways on Wednesday night in their crunch World Cup qualifier against Bulgaria.
No surprises as Italy and Switzerland win again
Bulgaria warmed up for Wednesday's clash with Northern Ireland at Windsor Park on Wednesday with a 2-0 defeat by Italy in Sofia last night.