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McArdle 'really encouraged' despite Portugal loss
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McArdle 'really encouraged' despite Portugal loss

📅 Published: October 14, 2026 at 00:50 ✍️ Published by: Sporty Picks Editor Reporting via SportyAI Editorial

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.

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