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    Auckland FC’s Sam Cosgrove looks back at his rivals after scoring against the Brisbane Roar in...

    Auckland roar in Brisbane to stay top

    Auckland FC temporarily went five points clear at the top of the A-League men’s ladder after consigning Brisbane Roar to their third straight loss with a 2-0 win on Friday night.

    Non-league Macclesfield pull off biggest ever FA Cup upset

    Macclesfield F.C captain Paul Dawson celebrates the historic win. Photo: Reuters

    Non-league Macclesfield pull off biggest ever FA Cup upset

    Non-league Macclesfield have delivered the biggest upset in FA Cup history, stunning holders Crystal Palace 2–1 in a third‑round thriller.

    Memeti embroiled in racism probe

    Justin Vidic. PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES

    Memeti embroiled in racism probe

    Football Australia is expected to investigate an allegation that Brisbane Roar striker Justin Vidic was racially abused by highly-rated Melbourne City youngster Medin Memeti.

    Former England and Spurs great dies

    Tottenham's Martin Chivers scored 174 goals for his north London club. Photo: Action Images via...

    Former England and Spurs great dies

    Former England and Tottenham Hotspur striker Martin Chivers has died at the age of 80, the Premier League club says.

    City, Liverpool both held to draws

    Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez scores their first goal against Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium....

    City, Liverpool both held to draws

    Chelsea handed London rivals Arsenal a welcome boost in the Premier League title race as Enzo Fernandez struck a stoppage-time equaliser against Manchester City.

    Nunn scores late goal to snatch draw

    Brooke Nunn jumps into the arms of Wellington Phoenix team-mate Lucia Leon while Zoe Benson comes...

    Nunn scores late goal to snatch draw

    The Wellington Phoenix women left it late to snatch a share of the spoils from their first match of 2026.

    Auckland FC stunned by Newcastle

    Will Dobson of the Newcastle Jets takes on the Auckland FC defence in their match at Mt Smart...

    Auckland FC stunned by Newcastle

    Newcastle have stunned A-League leaders Auckland FC 3-1 at Mt Smart Stadium.

    Arsenal end year with statement win

    Arsenal's Gabriel Magalhaes celebrates scoring their first goal with Martin Zubimendi against...

    Arsenal end year with statement win

    Arsenal closed out 2025 in emphatic fashion, smashing third-placed Aston Villa 4-1 this morning to surge five points clear at the top of the Premier League.

    Pijnenburg keen for playing time with Nix

    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.
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