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CLIFTONVILLE defender Michael Newberry has died, the Irish Premiership club have announced.

The death of Northern Ireland youth international Newberry, who began his career at Newcastle, was announced on his 27th birthday.

“Cliftonville Football Club are devastated to learn of the sudden death of Michael Newberry,” read a club statement.

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