The Court of Arbitration for Sport rules against the Irish Football Association in their bid to prevent more Northern-Ireland born players opting for the Republic.

Northern Ireland midfielder Damien Johnson announces his retirement from international football.

Shay Given returns to the Republic of Ireland squad for the friendly international against Argentina at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin.

Cliftonville lose 3-0 and have Stephen Garrett sent-off away to CSKA Sofia in the Europa League.

Cliftonville progress to the third qualifying round of the Europa League thanks to a 1-0 aggregate win over Croatian club HNK Cibalia.

Portadown lose out 3-2 to Qarabag on aggregate despite earning a battling draw in the second leg of their Europa League second qualifying round tie in Azerbaijan.

Linfield lose to Rosenborg in the second qualifying round of the Champions League despite a battling display.

Manager David Jeffrey insists Linfield are not no-hopers in their Champions League second leg clash away to Rosenborg.

Linfield secure a deserved scoreless draw in the first leg of the Champions League second round qualifier against Rosenborg at Windsor Park.

Republic of Ireland midfielder Steven Reid retires from international football to concentrate on his club career at West Brom.