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    Australian Georgia Keen is returning for her second stint with Southern United in the National...

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    Early buzz gives head coach confidence

    Kris Ridley would love nothing more than to start the National League season on the right foot.

    Newcastle get Cup defence under way, Forest held to draw

    Newcastle United's Bruno Guimaraes controls the ball for Newcastle during their League Cup match...

    Newcastle get Cup defence under way, Forest held to draw

    Two goals apiece by Joelinton and William Osula helped holders Newcastle United ease to a 4-1 victory over third-tier Bradford City.

    Former All White avoids spot-fixing conviction

    Clayton Lewis leaves the local court in Sydney, NSW, for sentencing. Photo: RNZ / Cole Eastham...

    Former All White avoids spot-fixing conviction

    Former All White Clayton Lewis has avoided a formal conviction for his role in an A-League spot-fixing scheme.

    'Silly' Ekitike red-carded for celebration of Liverpool late winner

    Liverpool striker Hugo Ekitike takes his shirt off to celebrate his goal, leading to his second...

    'Silly' Ekitike red-carded for celebration of Liverpool late winner

    Alexander Isak scored his first goal for Liverpool as the hosts beat second-tier Southampton 2-1 at Anfield to reach the fourth round of the League Cup this morning.

    Dembele, Bonmati claim top awards

    Dembele, Bonmati claim top awards

    Ousmane Dembele and Aitana Bonmati won the top prizes at this year's Ballon d'Or awards.

    How Kiwi football match-fixing approaches happen

    Amateur players have reported being approached by potential match fixers on the sidelines of...

    How Kiwi football match-fixing approaches happen

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    Martinelli scores late to deny City

    Arsenal's Gabriel Martinelli scores their first goal as Manchester City defender Joško Gvardiol...

    Martinelli scores late to deny City

    Gabriel Martinelli's last-gasp equaliser gave Arsenal a 1-1 draw at home to Manchester City in the Premier League this morning.

    Hundreds of millions bet on NZ amateur football league

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    Hundreds of millions bet on NZ amateur football league

    New Zealand's national football league has become a magnet for offshore betting, raising alarm bells for sport integrity experts.

    Van Dijk seals late Liverpool win

    Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk celebrates after scoring his side’s winning goal against...

    Van Dijk seals late Liverpool win

    Title-holder Paris Saint-Germain roared to victory in the Champions League yesterday, and Liverpool found yet another late winning goal in its stunning start to the season.

    Liverpool claim thriller on back of late Van Dijk winner

    Virgil van Dijk celebrates scoring the match-winner for Liverpool against Atletico Madrid. Photo:...

    Liverpool claim thriller on back of late Van Dijk winner

    Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk headed home a last-gasp goal in stoppage time to lead Arne Slot's men to a thrilling 3-2 victory over Atletico Madrid.

    Former All White 'targeted' in spot-fixing scheme, court hears

    Clayton Lewis leaves the local court in Sydney, NSW, for sentencing. Photo: RNZ / Cole Eastham...

    Former All White 'targeted' in spot-fixing scheme, court hears

    Former All White Clayton Lewis was in the grips of a gambling addiction when he was reeled into a spot-fixing scheme at his Sydney A-League club, a court has heard.

    Ex-All White to be sentenced over match-fixing

    Clayton Lewis playing for Macarthur last year. Photo: Getty Images

    Ex-All White to be sentenced over match-fixing

    Former All White Clayton Lewis has admitted taking $11,000 taking to draw a yellow card while playing for Macarthur FC in 2023.

    Phoenix sign Najjarine

    Mosgiel set what is believed to be a premier league record when it beat Northern 20-0. Photo:...

    Phoenix sign Najjarine

    The Wellington Phoenix further bolstered the men’s squad before the registration window closed on Monday night.

    Wānaka eighth in league

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    Wānaka eighth in league

    Wānaka completed their Southern League season with a 5-0 loss to Nelson Suburbs on Saturday.

    Forest appoint Postecoglou

    Mosgiel set what is believed to be a premier league record when it beat Northern 20-0. Photo:...

    Forest appoint Postecoglou

    Former Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou has been appointed as Nottingham Forest head coach after Nuno Espirito Santo was sacked from the position, Forest said yesterday.

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    ‘Unfortunate’ league decided partly off field

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    ‘Unfortunate’ league decided partly off field

    The Women’s Southern Premier League was decided partly off the field this season.

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    Royals ‘very, very promising’ but lack of experience costly

    Jed Collings controls the ball for the Dunedin City Royals during their game against Wānaka at...

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    Royals ‘very, very promising’ but lack of experience costly

    Dunedin City Royals coach Blair Scoullar can see the promise in his team.

    All Whites great to watch - but not clinical enough

    All White Tyler Bindon battles for possession with Mohamed Toure of Australia. Photo: Getty Images

    All Whites great to watch - but not clinical enough

    The All Whites are again lamenting a lack of cutting edge in front of goal after slipping to a 3-1 loss to Australia in Auckland.

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    All Whites have the brains to match their brawn

    All Whites team-mates Finn Surman (left), of Portland Timbers, and Michael Boxall, of Minnesota...

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    All Whites have the brains to match their brawn

    The All Whites play Australia in Auckland tonight in the Soccer Ashes series. Sports editor Hayden Meikle looks at six reasons for NZ football fans to be optimistic.

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    Northern set for playoffs

    Northern celebrate winning the ODT Southern Men's Premiership crown. PHOTO: ODT FILES

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    Northern set for playoffs

    Northern will take winning form into their Southern League promotion playoff tie.
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