NATIONS - Bulgaria, Switzerland and Lithuania: Italy's precedents
A month and a half after the triumph in the European Championship, the national team returns to the field to resume the journey in the FIFA World...
Ian Baraclough admits it was a 'difficult conversation' telling Kyle Lafferty he was axed from World Cup plans
Far-travelled striker was omitted from Northern Ireland's squad to face Lithuania and Switzerland
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp 'very pleased' with Conor Bradley's progress at Anfield
Teenager included in Northern Ireland squad to face Lithuania and Switzerland in World Cup double header
Northern Ireland defender Jonny Evans a major doubt for World Cup double-header with Lithuania and Switzerland
Leicester City star named in squad, but Ian Baraclough admits: "It is a big ask for him to be involved."
Michael Smith named in Northern Ireland squad but Hearts team-mate Liam Boyce misses out
Hearts defender Michael Smith has regained his place in the Northern Ireland squad for next month’s matches against Lithuania, Estonia and...
Ian Baraclough names much-changed Northern Ireland squad
Northern Ireland vice-captain Jonny Evans has bee named in a much-changed Northern Ireland squad for September’s games against Lithuania, Estonia...
Sheffield Wednesday keeper receives Northern Ireland call as Rotherham United and Middlesbrough players eye history
IN-FORM Sheffield Wednesday loan keeper Bailey Peacock-Farrell and Rotherham United utility player Shane Ferguson are among five Yorkshire-based...
Steven Davis and Jonny Evans back in Northern Ireland squad for September games
Ian Baraclough's side face qualifiers against Lithuania and Switzerland next month, with a friendly against Estonia in between.
Evans a major doubt for NI's WC qualifiers
Jonny Evans is a major doubt for Northern Ireland's World Cup qualifiers against Lithuania and Switzerland with a plantar fasciitis injury.
Injury is set to rule Jonny Evans out of Northern Ireland’s triple-header
Northern Ireland manager Ian Baraclough will name his squad for the World Cup qualifiers against Lithuania and Switzerland, as well as a friendly...
Shayne Lavery could be the man to fix Northern Ireland’s goal problem, says Glenn Ferguson
Former Northern Ireland international and Linfield legend Glenn Ferguson says Shayne Lavery should be in the running for a shot at Lithuania in the...
Linfield legend Glenn Ferguson backs Shayne Lavery to deliver for Baraclough
Former Northern Ireland international and Linfield legend Glenn Ferguson says Shayne Lavery should be in the running for a shot at Lithuania in the...
Walter Smith and the 'angriest ever' Rangers rant that Steven Gerrard can channel to bounce back from European heartbreak
The defender knows all about bouncing back after a humiliating result in Lithuania.
Ex-Hearts and Rangers ace Marius Zaliukas honoured at Old Trafford before Leeds’ Premier League opener with Man Utd
MARIUS ZALIUKAS was remembered before former club Leeds’ Premier League opener at Old Trafford against Manchester United today. The Lithuanian, who...
Europa League: Onazi's Zalgiris crash out as Diagne & Feghouli fire Galatasaray to next round
The Lithuanian champions will now try their luck in Conference League after unsuccessful qualification bids in the Champions League and Europa League
Jonny Evans injury a worry for Northern Ireland boss Baraclough ahead of key qualifiers
Northern Ireland manager Ian Baraclough is sweating on the fitness of his star man Jonny Evans ahead of the vital World Cup qualifier away to...
Healy hoping 'cooling break' rule is used during Euro tie
Healy admits he was unaware of the rule until Linfield played Zalgiris Vilnius in Lithuania
McManus targets more European success
The New Saints striker Declan McManus is looking forward to making a quick return to the European stage as the Park Hall side get ready to face...
Healy accepts odds are stacked against Blues in Euro tie
They trail Zalgiris Vilnius 3-1 after last week's first-leg defeat in Lithuania
Zalgiris Vilnius v Linfield LIVE: Updates as Christy Manzinga scores in opening game of Championship league campaign
It's the start of the UEFA qualifying campaigns for Irish League teams tonight as Linfield take on Zalgiris Volnius in Lithuania in the Champions...
Zalgiris Vilnius v Linfield LIVE: Updates as David Healy's side begin Championship league campaign in Lithuania
It's the start of the UEFA qualifying campaigns for Irish League teams tonight as Linfield take on Zalgiris Volnius in Lithuania in the Champions...
Zalgiris Vilnius scouted as Linfield prepare for European opener
David Healy's side are in Lithuania for their opening Champions League clash
Zalgiris Vilnius vs Linfield LIVE match updates
The Blues kick off their Champions League campaign in Lithuania on Tuesday evening
How to watch Zalgiris Vilnius v Linfield in the Champions League
The Blues kick-off their European campaign on Tuesday night in Lithuania
Chris Shields out to repeat his Dundalk Euro heroics with Linfield
A legend in Dundalk, Chris Shields is determined to become a hero with Linfield, starting in tonight’s Champions League battle with Lithuanian...
Linfield new boy Colin Shields eyes more Euro adventures
A legend in Dundalk, Chris Shields is determined to become a hero with Linfield, starting in tonight’s Champions League battle with Lithuanian...
Linfield in talks to decide fan numbers for Champions League tie
The Blues play their first leg tomorrow night in Lithuania
Ronaldo Equals World Record: Which Country Has He Scored Most Goals Against?
Cristiano Ronaldo, who equaled the world record of most international goals Wednesday, has scored the most goals against Lithuania and Sweden.
Linfield to wait for Champions League second qualifying round opponents as Irish League clubs discover European fate
Linfield will have to wait to discover their second qualifying round opponents in the Champions League if they can defeat Lithuanian champions...
Linfield to wait for Champions League second qualifying round opponents as Celtic sent to Denmark
Linfield will have to wait to discover their second qualifying round opponents in the Champions League if they can defeat Lithuanian champions...
Pepper urges caution ahead of Zalgiris Vilnius Euro test
Linfield have been drawn against Lithuanian side Zalgiris Vilnius in the first qualifying round of the Champions League
Irish League sides discover European opponents as qualifying draws made for Champions League and Europa Conference League
It'll be a clash of the champions in the first qualifying round of the Champions League after Danske Bank Premiership winners Linfield were paired...
Linfield drawn against Lithuanian champions Zalgiris Vilnius in Champions League first qualifying round
It'll be a clash of the champions in the first qualifying round of the Champions League after Danske Bank Premiership winners Linfield were paired...
Champions League: Linfield off to Lithuania in first qualifying round
Linfield will play Žalgiris Vilnius in the first qualifying round of the Champions League.
Sweet 16: Spain kids shine with senior side isolated
A youthful Spain side outclassed Lithuania to claim an impressive 4-0 victory on Tuesday, with the hosts' under-21 side drafted in after their first
Diego Llorente becomes the second Spain player to test positive for Covid-19
Luis Enrique's preparations for Euro 2020 have been blighted by Covid-19 with an Under-21 side having to play a friendly against Lithuania in place...
Sweet 16: Spain kids win as Euro squad isolated
A youthful Spain side outclassed Lithuania to claim an impressive 4-0 victory on Tuesday, with the hosts' under-21 side drafted in after their first
Spain's Under-21s thrash Lithuania 4-0 as they stand in for the senior squad
Spain's Under-21 side had to fill in and play their friendly against Lithuania on Tuesday night, although they made light work of their opposition...
LIVE: Spain vs Lithuania
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Spain hand debuts to ten players amid Covid crisis
Spain hand debuts to ten players against LithuaniaSpain have been forced to hand debuts to ten players for their friendly clash against Lithuania...
Hearts in Marius Zaliukas tribute as they make home shirt donation vow
The Lithuanian defender tragically passed away in 2012 and the club have continued to pay tribute to him.
Spain squad in isolation after Sergio Busquets tests positive for Covid-19
Spain pull out of final European Championship warm-up game against Lithuania on Tuesday
Spain captain Sergio Busquets tests positive for COVID-19 ahead of Euro 2020
Sergio Busquets tests positive for Covid-19 with Spain's Euro 2020 warm-up game against Lithuania set to be fulfilled by the Under-21 side.
How Spain could line up against Lithuania
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Spain could line up in Tuesday's international friendly with Lithuania.
Preview: Spain vs. Lithuania - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's international friendly between Spain and Lithuania, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Rangers don't need Ianis Hagi to reach the Champions League says Barry Ferguson
Hagi wants to represent his country but Barry still remembers the shock of that night in Lithuania and he reckons Gerrard has a big call to make.
Azzurre to meet Switzerland and Croatia in 2023 World Cup qualification
Italy have been drawn against neighbours Switzerland and Croatia in Group G of qualification for the 2023 Women’s World Cup. The Azzurre will...
Latest update on AFC representatives for upcoming FIFA competitions
—- The AFC Executive Committee has agreed to the criteria of establishing the AFC’s representatives for the FIFA Futsal World Cup...
Dunfermline’s new Lithuanian cult hero? Stevie Crawford on the impact of Vytas Gaspuitis – and Andrius Skerla’s love for the Pars
Stevie Crawford is enthused by the untapped potential of Vytas Gaspuitis as the towering Lithuanian threatens to attain cult hero status at East...
Soccer: Italy up 3 to 7th in FIFA rankings
After WC qualifier wins over N.Ireland, Bulgaria, Lithuania
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...
Juventus defender Bonucci tests positive for coronavirus after returning from Italy international duty
The 33-year-old returned a positive test on Thursday, a day after watching from the bench as his country beat Lithuania in World Cup qualifying
Soccer: Italy maintain perfect start to World Cup qualifiers
2-0 win in Lithuania extends unbeaten run to 25 matches
Italy player ratings: Sensi the saviour
For the third time this international break, Italy claimed a 2-0 win, this time claiming three points away to Lithuania. The result flattered Gli...
Lithuania 0-2 Italy: Stefano Sensi and Ciro Immobile on target in win
Italy maintained their 100 per cent record in World Cup qualification with a hard-fought 2-0 win at Lithuania on Wednesday night.
Italy scrape past Lithuania
For the third time this international break, Italy claimed a 2-0 win, this time claiming three points away to Lithuania. The result flattered Gli...
LIVE: Lithuania vs Italy
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Soccer-Italy’s Mancini wary of physical Lithuania and Vilnius pitch
Italy coach Roberto Mancini has said Wednesday’s World Cup qualifier against a physical Lithuania side will not be easy and highlighted his...
How Italy could line up against Lithuania
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Italy could line up for Wednesday's World Cup Qualifying clash with Lithuania.
Switzerland vs Lithuania World Cup qualifier delayed because goal too big with POLICE called to fix embarrassing gaffe
SWITZERLAND and Lithuania’s World Cup qualifier was delayed by 15 minutes on Sunday because one of the goals turned out to be too big. The...
Internationals round-up: Xherdan Shaqiri's goal secures win for Switzerland
Xherdan Shaqiri netted to give Switzerland a 1-0 win over Lithuania in a 2022 World Cup qualifier on Sunday evening.
Defensive set-up is key to NI manager's game plan
World Cups for Northern Ireland - 1958, 1982, 1986. 2022? Time will tell if Qatar joins Sweden, Spain and Mexico on the list. What we know already...
Another Super Eagle lands in Lithuania’s topflight
Super Eagles midfielder Ogenyi Onazi has joined Lithuanian topflight side FK Zalgiris on a one-year deal.
Ogenyi Onazi: Lithuanian champions Zalgiris sign Super Eagles midfielder
The 28-year-old is set to continue his career in Lithuania, over a month after he left Danish club SonderjyskE
Ex-Man Utd star Ravel Morrison hits back at Wilfried Zaha over ‘Ronaldinho’ showboating row and insists he is ‘baffled’
RAVEL MORRISON claims he is “baffled” by Wilfried Zaha blaming their notorious on-pitch bust-up for England Under-21s on his...
Morrison hits back at former teammate Zaha over their England bust-up
Former Manchester United starlet Ravel Morrison has responded to Wilfried Zaha's account of their on-pitch fracas during the Young Lions' 5-0...
Zaha and Ravel Morrison had to be split up by team-mates in row over Man Utd wonderkid’s ‘Ronaldinho’ showboating
WILFRIED ZAHA claimed frustration at Ravel Morrison trying to play like Ronaldinho led to the pair clashing as team-mates on the pitch with England...
Zaha reveals bust-up with Morrison was sparked by midfielder 'moving like he was Ronaldinho'
Crystal Palace star Wilfried Zaha has opened up on his bust-up with Ravel Morrison in England's Under 21 clash against Lithuania eight years ago....