Next Saturday, June 8, at 9:30 p.m., the Spanish soccer team will face Northern Ireland in a friendly match. This match, which will be played in an atmosphere of great expectation, will offer the Spaniards the opportunity to measure their strength and prepare for the next Euro 2024.
Below we leave you with the five curiosities that perhaps you did not know about this selection
The Irish League is one of the smallest in terms of professionalism and popularity in Europe, but has produced several talented players who have gone on to careers in bigger leagues.
Unlike other British teams, Northern Ireland uses the anthem “God Save the Queen” in their matches, although there are debates about adopting their own anthem to better represent the team’s identity.
Considered one of the greatest footballers of all time, George Best is one of Northern Ireland’s most iconic figures. Although he never played in a World Cup, his skill and style of play left an indelible mark on world football.
In 1958, Northern Ireland became the country with the smallest population to qualify for a World Cup, a record they held for many years. It was also the debut of this team in this competition, reaching the quarterfinals, losing to France.
Northern Ireland qualified for the Euro Cup for the first time in 2016 and reached the round
of 16, being eliminated by Wales. This was their first appearance in a major European tournament since the 1986 World Cup.
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