O'Neill: Northern Ireland Squad Selection Based Only on Merit
Manager says FIFA eligibility rules play no part in his selection decisions.
Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill has said he would never take FIFA eligibility rules into consideration when selecting his squad, according to BBC Sport.
O'Neill said his squad selections are made purely on merit, rather than being influenced by considerations around player eligibility rules set by football's global governing body.
The comments come amid broader discussions in international football about players' eligibility to represent different national teams under FIFA regulations.
BBC Sport did not provide further details on the specific context prompting O'Neill's remarks.
Sources
- NI squad only picked on merit - O'Neill — BBC Sport
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