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Mohamed Salah to leave Liverpool at end of season

Salah has 255 goals in 435 appearances for Liverpool. Photo: Reuters

Mohamed Salah to leave Liverpool at end of season

Liverpool superstar forward Mohamed Salah announced today that he will leave the Premier League club at the end of the season after a nine-year run as one of its greatest players.

Trailblazing NZF chairwoman to stand down after seven years

New Zealand Football president Dr Johanna Wood will step down from the role at the end of her current tenure, bringing to a close a historic seven-year term in the position and eight years on the...

O'Reilly double sparks City League Cup triumph

Nico O'Reilly lifts the Carabao Cup after scoring a double in Manchester City's final win. Photo:...

O'Reilly double sparks City League Cup triumph

Manchester City reasserted themselves as trophy hunters supreme as they gave Arsenal a chastening reality check with a 2-0 victory in the League Cup final thanks to Nico O'Reilly's second...

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Convincing win makes dream start for Northern

Nomads player Guy Reeves (left) battles for the ball with Northern’s Amasio Jutel during their...

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Convincing win makes dream start for Northern

Northern made a strong Southern League debut with a 3-0 win against Nomads United at Logan Park on Saturday.

Battle-hardened squad bolstered

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

Battle-hardened squad bolstered

Football Ferns coach Michael Mayne has beefed up his squad for the final qualifiers for the 2027 Fifa Women’s World Cup.

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Northern ‘fizzing to get under way’

Northern captain Luka Mandich and his team-mates are heading into the unknown when they play...

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Northern ‘fizzing to get under way’

Luka Mandich is looking forward to the challenge that lies ahead.

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New faces in Royals, Wānaka

There will be some new faces in the Dunedin City Royals and Wānaka this season.

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Change of plans for Spain-bound youths

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Change of plans for Spain-bound youths

A group of young southern footballers are having to take the long way to Spain.

All Whites still preparing to take on Iran: coach

All Whites head coach Darren Bazeley. Photo: Getty Images

All Whites still preparing to take on Iran: coach

The All Whites are continuing to prepare for a World Cup opener against Iran but will be ready to adjust if the Middle East nation does not take part, coach Darren Bazeley says.

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Trust grant gives power to enjoy sport, socialise

Dunedin Dragons Powerchair Football Club members (from left) Harrison Carter, 9, Stanley Smith,...

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Trust grant gives power to enjoy sport, socialise

The Dunedin Dragons Powerchair Football Club are within striking distance of becoming a competitive team capable taking on other powerchair football clubs around the country, after receiving a $10K grant.

United strengthen top four bid, Spurs hold Liverpool

Benjamin Sesko of Manchester United celebrates scoring his team's third goal with teammate...

United strengthen top four bid, Spurs hold Liverpool

Matheus Cunha buried a second‑half strike to lift Manchester United to a 3-1 victory over Aston Villa yesterday.

Obituary: Terry Yorath, footballer

Obituary: Terry Yorath, footballer

Terry Yorath was a giant of Welsh football, both as a player and coach.

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Football quitting council grounds over higher charges

Southern Football chief executive Dougal McGowan at the Oval in Dunedin, which will no longer...

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Football quitting council grounds over higher charges

Clubs may collapse and grounds turn into bogs as a football leader cries foul over increased ground charges.

Iran World Cup withdrawal threat casts doubt over All Whites' opening opponent

Iranian players look on during the FIFA World Cup Qualifier match against Cambodia. Their...

Iran World Cup withdrawal threat casts doubt over All Whites' opening opponent

Iran has offered the clearest indication yet of the potential for a first withdrawal from global soccer's showpiece event in the modern era.

Liverpool has work to do

Galatasaray’s Victor Osimhen celebrates with his daughter, Haly, after his team beat Liverpool 1...

Liverpool has work to do

Lamine Yamal’s last-gasp penalty earned Barcelona a 1-1 draw at Newcastle United in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie yesterday.

Toddler’s butterflies to adorn Phoenix shirts

Dunedin toddler Edmund Rosevear’s butterfly drawings, which mum Jordy Fogarty helped with, will...

Toddler’s butterflies to adorn Phoenix shirts

A symbol of inspiration for one Dunedin family has become a badge of honour for a professional football club.

Football Ferns thrash Samoa

The Football Ferns romped to an opening 8-0 win over Samoa in their 2027 Fifa Women’s World Cup qualification campaign in the Solomon Islands yesterday.