Liverpool triumph over Chelsea in FA Cup final
Juergen Klopp's relentless Liverpool have beaten Chelsea 6-5 on penalties in a fluctuating English FA Cup final to stay on course for an unprecedented quadruple of trophies.
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Maradona's 'Hand of God' shirt fetches millions at auction
Maradona's 'Hand of God' shirt fetches millions at auction
The shirt worn by Diego Maradona when he scored two of the most famous goals in football history has sold for 7.14 million pounds ($NZ13.76 million), an auction record for an item of sports...
All Whites reach World Cup playoff
All Whites reach World Cup playoff with win over Solomons
The All Whites have joined the queue for Qatar – and are one game away from the Fifa World Cup.
Wellington Phoenix steal stunning win over Perth Glory
Wellington Phoenix steal stunning win over Perth Glory
For the second time this season, the Wellington Phoenix have conjured up a last-minute miracle.
South Island coaches selected for Fifa programme
Canterbury duo selected for Fifa coaching programme
Canterbury duo Alana Gunn and Annalie Longo and Dunedin student Tessa Nicol are among 46 talented footballers to get a shot at Fifa’s coach education scholarship programme.
Football match called off after brawl
Football match called off after brawl
An all-in brawl forced a Queenstown football match to be abandoned on Saturday after a goalkeeper was knocked out by a player who had earlier been sent off.
Cashmere Technical lift Chatham Cup
Cashmere Technical lift Chatham Cup
The Chatham Cup has returned to the South Island for the first time since 2014, after Cashmere Technical defeated Miramar Rangers 4-2 at Jerry Collins Stadium in Porirua at the weekend.
Tough Chatham Cup game looms after long break
Cashmere Tech v Miramar: Tough Chatham Cup game looms after long break
A lack of competitive match play will hopefully not thwart Cashmere Tech's bid to win football’s Chatham Cup for the third time.
Teams refuse to face Russia in World Cup qualifiers
Teams refuse to face Russia in World Cup qualifiers
The Czech Republic, Poland and Sweden say their national teams will not contest World Cup qualifiers against Russia next month. No international soccer matches will be played in Russia and the country's flag and anthem will be banned from any of their matches abroad, FIFA says.
Ageing footballers in tune with new game plan
You’ll Never Walk Alone: Ageing footballers in tune with new game plan
A new initiative at English Park on Saturday mornings is encouraging footballers past their prime to still target goals.
Tragedies spur footballer's fundraising effort
Tragedies spur footballer's fundraising effort for 13yo fighting leukaemia
Christchurch footballer Isaac Malpass has mapped out a pre-season with an added motivational factor - raising funds for a ball boy at his beloved Burwood AFC who has leukaemia.
World Cup matches confirmed for South Island
FIFA dream: 12 teams, 6 matches confirmed for South Island
Dunedin has been confirmed as the only South Island city to host FIFA Women’s World Cup matches in 2023.
Messi claims seventh Ballon d'Or
Messi claims seventh Ballon d'Or
Argentina's Lionel Messi has won the Ballon d'Or award for the best player in the world for a record-stretching seventh time.
Christchurch United sign Phoenix legend Paul Ifill
Christchurch United sign Phoenix legend Paul Ifill
Christchurch United have signed Wellington Phoenix legend Paul Ifill as their new first team coach and head of a new women’s football academy.
Manager tried to hide football fundraising theft
Netflix and KFC: Manager tried to hide football fundraising theft
The manager of a junior football team pocketed fundraising cash then set up fake emails to cover her tracks, a court has heard.
NZ Football cancels National League championship
NZ Football cancels National League championship; one-off inter-regional competition planned
There won't be a national football champion this year after New Zealand Football cancelled the women's and men's National League championship due to the Covid-19 alert level.
'Fairytale' season for resurgent Selwyn United
'Fairytale' season for resurgent Selwyn United as club set sights on National League
A year ago Selwyn United were on the verge of relegation - but a ground-breaking 2021 campaign has lifted the club to new heights and earned them a shot at the prestigious National League.
Phoenix snap up young Canterbury talent
Phoenix snap up young Canterbury talent
While many of her ground-breaking Wellington Phoenix teammates are venturing into the unknown, Lily Alfeld is acutely aware of the challenges that await.
Chelsea stay top in EPL; Man United stumble
Chelsea stay top in EPL; Man United stumble
Chelsea beat Premier League new boys Brentford to win a pulsating West London derby 1-0, while troubled Manchester United fell to a 4-2 defeat by Leicester City.
All Whites edge Bahrain with late winner
All Whites edge Bahrain with late winner
After not playing for almost two years, the All Whites have continued their strong momentum, with another win against a higher-ranked opponent.