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Also there was the legendary former Northern Ireland, Arsenal and Spurs goalkeeper Pat Jennings, who blocked a few shots in his day.Windsor Park was the couple’s first event on the first day of their two-day visit to Northern Ireland. They were greeted by senior members of theOn arrival the duchess wore a red coat and black boots, the duke a blue suit, but the couple changed into gear more suitable for their appearance on the Windsor Park turf.
Both Jennings and O’Neill said that the prince had great knowledge about Northern Ireland’s football history, which included appearances at three world cups and the 2016 European Championship.making it back to the top flight of English football. One of the themes of the visit was the cross-community nature of football and how the IFA is pushing a “Football for All” policy. The royal couple learned about the IFA’s community football projects, and how sport can play a role in bringing communities together.
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