Iran made to commute to US World Cup games from Mexico
Iran's national soccer team will sleep in Mexico and travel to the US on the days of its three World Cup matches after Washington declined to host the squad for the tournament.
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West Ham relegated as Spurs survive
West Ham relegated as Spurs survive
West Ham United were relegated from the Premier League this morning for the first time in 15 years despite a 3-0 home win over Leeds United.
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‘Amazing’: southern link to northern triumph
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‘Amazing’: southern link to northern triumph
A Mosgiel lad chose the perfect moment to score his first goal for Auckland FC.
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Another fine Northern showing
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Another fine Northern showing
Northern continued their fine form in their debut Southern League season with a fourth win in eight matches as they toppled Selwyn 3-1 at the Caledonian Ground.
Champions! Auckland FC claim A-League crown
Champions! Auckland FC claim A-League crown
Auckland FC are A-League champions after their second season in the league ended with the biggest prize in the competition.
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Rediscovering that winning feeling
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Rediscovering that winning feeling
Arsenal are champions again, and that has put a smile on the face of long-serving fan Mike Houlahan.
Spy scandal: Southampton booted out of playoff final
Spy scandal: Southampton booted out of playoff final
Southampton have been thrown out of the Championship playoff final - the richest game in world football - after being found guilty of spying on semi-final opponents Middlesbrough.
Arsenal win Premier League title
Arsenal win Premier League title
Arsenal ended their 22-year wait to win the Premier League title when they were confirmed as champions following second-placed Manchester City's 1-1 draw at Bournemouth this morning.
West Ham on brink of relegation after loss
West Ham on brink of relegation after loss
West Ham United have slipped perilously close to relegation after a bruising 3-1 Premier League defeat at Newcastle United.
Neil penalty gives Royals derby win
Neil penalty gives Royals derby win
Dunedin City Royals got a much-needed three points to boost their season — following a run of consecutive losses — beating local rivals Northern 1-0 at Tahuna Park in the Southern League clash.
Man City overcome Chelsea to win FA Cup
Man City overcome Chelsea to win FA Cup
Manchester City's Antoine Semenyo produced a moment of magic to win the FA Cup, a 1-0 victory over Chelsea completing an English cup double for Pep Guardiola's side.
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Students tap into NZ coach’s knowledge
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Students tap into NZ coach’s knowledge
Standing where others have been before, Darren Bazeley offered some wisdom for the next generation.
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Chance to inspire next generation
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Chance to inspire next generation
The All Whites are aspiring to inspire.
Football Chat: All Whites coach Darren Bazeley
Football Chat: All Whites coach Darren Bazeley
Football Chat: Southern Football CEO Dougal McGowan chats to All Whites coach Darren Bazeley about the upcoming World Cup.
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Unearthing the legend of Sandy Brown
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Unearthing the legend of Sandy Brown
An FA Cup winner with Tottenham Hotspur 125 years ago, Alexander ‘‘Sandy’’ Brown is buried in Westport. How did the prolific goalscorer come to live in Granity, and how did his cup winner’s medal resurface?
Mixed fortunes for Balclutha teams
Mixed fortunes for Balclutha teams
Andrew Haulage Balclutha men showed thick skin to defeat Thistle FC 2-1 at the Balclutha Showgrounds on Saturday.
Veterans get callup, Wood to captain All Whites
Veterans get callup, Wood to captain All Whites
NZ coach Darren Bazeley has included veterans Tommy Smith and Kosta Barbarouses in his FIFA World Cup squad, with Chris Wood to captain the All Whites.
Arsenal beat West Ham in major step toward title
Arsenal beat West Ham in major step toward title
Arsenal cleared the most dangerous remaining obstacle in their path to the Premier League title by the skin of their teeth.
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Uni prevails in feisty encounter
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Uni prevails in feisty encounter
Only three games were played after southern sides drew a handful of byes in the opening round of the Chatham Cup at the weekend.
International footballer focus of Auckland sex attack complaint
International footballer focus of Auckland sex attack complaint
Police are investigating a complaint of a sex attack in an Auckland hotel linked to a visiting international footballer.