Lafferty out of NI squad amid video remark probe

By Abhishek Chauhan September 23, 2022

Kyle Lafferty has been withdrawn from Northern Ireland's Nations League squad

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amid an investigation by his club into an alleged sectarian remark.

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On Thursday, Kilmarnock said they were aware of footage

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"which appears to show a member of our playing staff using language of a sectarian nature".

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The Irish FA said on Friday that it "notes an investigation has been launched into the video" by the club.

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It said a "minor back problem" had also prevented Lafferty training this week.

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