London: World No 4 golfer Rory McIlroy paid tribute to the Northern Ireland football team after they fell to Wales in the last 16 at Euro 2016 on Saturday.
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Appearing at their first major tournament in 30 years, Michael O'Neill's side were beaten in the 75th minute at Parc des Princes in Paris when defender Gareth McAuley turned a cross from Gareth Bale into his own net.
"You did us all proud @NorthernIreland," McIlroy wrote on his Twitter account. "It's only the beginning, let's get to the World Cup in 2018."
McIlroy, a prominent Northern Ireland fan, attended their 1-0 group-stage defeat by Germany at the same stadium.

World No 4 golfer Rory McIlroy paid tribute to the Northern Ireland football team after they fell to Wales in the last 16 at Euro 2016 on Saturday

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