NI's O'Neill signs four-year contract extension
Summary
Northern Ireland football manager Michael O’Neill has signed a new four-year contract to stay in charge until 2032. He previously balanced managing Northern Ireland and Blackburn Rovers but will now focus solely on Northern Ireland.Key Facts
- Michael O’Neill is the manager of Northern Ireland's football team.
- He signed a four-year contract extension to remain manager until 2032.
- O’Neill briefly managed Blackburn Rovers as interim boss in early 2024.
- He will not continue in a permanent role at Blackburn Rovers.
- O’Neill has managed Northern Ireland in 104 games, a team record.
- He led Northern Ireland to the 2016 European Championship, their first major tournament in 30 years.
- The team recently lost a play-off to Italy and missed the 2026 World Cup.
- Northern Ireland will play friendly matches against Guinea and France in June as preparation for the Nations League starting in September.
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