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    Emma Pijnenburg. PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES

    Pijnenburg keen for playing time with Nix

    The Wellington Phoenix have brought one of New Zealand’s top young female footballers back home.

    Chris Wood out for lengthy spell after surgery

    Chris Wood. File photo: Getty

    Chris Wood out for lengthy spell after surgery

    All Whites captain Chris Wood's spell on the sideline will continue for an indefinite period after he underwent surgery.

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    Southern youth squad to play in Spain finalised

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

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    Southern youth squad to play in Spain finalised

    Eighteen southern youngsters are about three months away from the trip of a lifetime.

    Rogers double propels Villa past United

    Morgan Rogers of Aston Villa celebrates after he scores their first goal in their win over...

    Rogers double propels Villa past United

    Morgan Rogers struck two superb goals for Aston Villa as they beat Manchester United 2-1 at home this morning to record their seventh straight Premier League victory and 10th in a row in all...

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    Barron ‘very humbled’ to join Fifa women’s committee

    Jackie Barron. File photo: Gregor Richardson

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    Barron ‘very humbled’ to join Fifa women’s committee

    Jackie Barron will have a voice in helping shape the future of women’s football.

    Auckland improving — Corica

    Auckland improving — Corica

    Auckland FC temporarily regained the lead in the A-League men’s table with a 2-1 win over the Central Coast Mariners in Gosford on Friday night.

    Fan group calls out FIFA over 'extortionate' World Cup ticket prices

    FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks during the FIFA World Cup 2026 match schedule announcement...

    Fan group calls out FIFA over 'extortionate' World Cup ticket prices

    Football Supporters Europe has called on FIFA to immediately halt ticket sales for next year's World Cup, accusing it of imposing "extortionate" ticket prices that risk shutting ordinary fans out of the tournament.

    Troubled Liverpool claim win against Inter Milan

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

    Troubled Liverpool claim win against Inter Milan

    Liverpool snatched a 1-0 win away to Inter Milan in the Champions League yesterday without unsettled star Mohamed Salah

    All Whites striker signs with South Island United

    Oskar van Hattum playing for New Zealand at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Photo: South Island United

    All Whites striker signs with South Island United

    South Island United have boosted their squad for the inaugural OFC Pro League, signing All Whites player Oskar van Hattum.

    Salah future in doubt at Liverpool

    Liverpool manager Arne Slot (left) and Mohamed Salah after the match. Photo: Action Images via...

    Salah future in doubt at Liverpool

    Liverpool's Mohamed Salah says he's been "thrown under the bus" as he tore into the club over his treatment and signalled a potential exit.

    Mackay-Wright sole southerner in National League team of year

    Hannah Mackay-Wright. PHOTO: PETER MCINTOSH

    Mackay-Wright sole southerner in National League team of year

    Southern United footballer Hannah Mackay-Wright has capped off the year with a nice honour.

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    Glamour no matter the pool...

    Norway and Manchester City striker Erling Haaland.

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    Glamour no matter the pool...

    The All Whites are off to the 2026 Fifa World Cup - but who will they play? Hayden Meikle enlists some colleagues to consider a dream draw for the NZ team.

    Ferns better but Matildas best

    Football Ferns goalkeeper Alina Santos, on debut, sends out a throw against the Matildas in...

    Ferns better but Matildas best

    The Football Ferns produced a much-improved effort but still fell to a 2-0 loss to Australia in the second international in Adelaide on Tuesday night.

    All Whites to play in NZ

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

    All Whites to play in NZ

    The All Whites have confirmed they will play two final home games ahead of the World Cup as part of hosting a four-team Fifa Series in March.

    Home games for All Whites ahead of World Cup

    Chris Wood celebrates one of his three goals against the Solomon Islands on Friday night. Photo:...

    Home games for All Whites ahead of World Cup

    The All Whites will play two final home games ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026, with New Zealand set to host its first ever FIFA Series in March.

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    Auckland Utd claim third title in a row

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

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    Auckland Utd claim third title in a row

    Three from three.

    Jets dampen Auckland FC

    Jets dampen Auckland FC

    Heavy rain stymied Auckland FC’s hopes of a comeback after falling behind against the Newcastle Jets yesterday.

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    Auckland rivalry to decide national title

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    Auckland rivalry to decide national title

    Can Auckland United snatch the sought-after threepeat?

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    Wall seizing every opportunity

    Wellington Phoenix defender Lara Wall competes for the ball with Melbourne City’s Lourdes Bosch...

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    Wall seizing every opportunity

    Lara Wall’s rise to the top is testament to the importance of making the most of your opportunities.

    Liverpool’s glum times roll on

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

    Liverpool’s glum times roll on

    Liverpool slumped to an embarrassing 4-1 Champions League defeat at Anfield by PSV Eindhoven to pile more pressure on Arne Slot
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