Never the best of friends, the Football Association of Ireland and the Irish Football Association (Northern Irish version) split in a bitter row over a match almost 100 years ago. The latest news from the IFA, that Republic of Ireland fans will get no more tickets for the potential Euro 2020 play-off clash at Belfast's Windsor Park than its other potential rival Slovakia, shows that old wounds are taking longest to heal. "The action was roundly condemned by the Leinster Football Association and all associated with the game in Dublin. "Having listened to the proposals from Mr Lucid and his team, we believe the best interests of our member clubs and football in Northern Ireland are better served by remaining with the club-led model established in 2013 via the Northern Ireland Football League (NIFL)." Prizes include, tickets to Ireland's against Scotland in the Six Nations, All Ireland football and hurling final tickets and much more.

Source: Irish Independent December 11, 2019 12:03 UTC