McArdle 'really encouraged' despite Portugal loss
Northern Ireland manager Michael McArdle says their play-off defeat by Portugal is "the start of a new identity" despite their heavy 7-1 aggregate loss.
BBC Sport reports: Northern Ireland manager Michael McArdle says their play-off defeat by Portugal is "the start of a new identity" despite their heavy 7-1 aggregate loss.
This sports story centres on Portugal. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Northern Ireland and Michael McArdle.
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- Northern Ireland, Michael McArdle
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