Michael O’Neill admitted Spain’s class told in a humbling 5-1 defeat for Northern Ireland but he believes his young players will benefit from having taken on a world-class team. Daniel Ballard headed Northern Ireland into a shock lead with 70 seconds on the clock in Palma, but once Pedri had levelled 10 minutes later, Euro 2024-bound Spain showed their calibre with Alvaro Morata a...Full Story »

Daniel Ballard’s early goal had Northern Ireland dreaming of an upset but it turned into a sobering night in Mallorca as Spain ran out 5-1 winners in their final Euro 2024 tune-up. Ballard headed Michael O’Neill’s team into a shock lead just 70 seconds in, but once Pedri had levelled from long range 10 minutes later, Spain piled on the punishment for a young Northern Ireland...Full Story »