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Is this the best goal of the year?

The best goal of 2016 has come from the Malaysian Super League.

Liverpool star has $120,000 worth of possessions stolen

Premier League star Roberto Firmino suffered a burglary at his home in Liverpool by a hooded gang.

Terry's red card could determine future

A John Terry red card used to be a major headache for Chelsea, but on this occasion it may well have helped make up the minds of those

Hero and All White legend reunite

Former All White Adrian Elrick has been reunited with the man who saved his life after collapsing on a bowling green on Saturday.

Football: Auckland City go clear of congested table

Auckland City have wrestled back control of a tightly contested Stirling Sports Premiership.

Former All White feeling good despite collapse

Former footballer Adrian Elrick says he's never felt better despite collapsing from a heart attack on the bowling green yesterday.

Arsenal survive FA Cup scare with late winner

Trailing 1-0 for most of the game, two late Arsenal goals capped a thrilling comeback victory over Preston North End.

Young hero saves All Whites legend

A young bowls player has been hailed a hero, after saving the life of All Whites legend Adrian Elrick.

Winston's West Ham crushed 5-0 in FA Cup

Manchester City have crushed Winston Reid's West Ham United 5-0 as they cruised into the fourth round.

Phoenix GM: Bosnich's attack 'ridiculous'

Goalkeeper-turned-pundit Mark Bosnich's Boxing Day attack on the Wellington Phoenix is without substance or merit, general manager David Dome says.

New Years banter re-opens World Cup wounds

Old scores don't die easily, apparently, when it comes to the football rivalry between Brazil and Germany.

Phoenix name co-coaches

Des Buckingham and Chris Greenacre have been confirmed as the coaches of the Wellington Phoenix for the remainder of the 2016-17 A-League

Phoenix look to Smeltz for killer streak

Wellington Phoenix hope veteran striker Shane Smeltz will provide the killer instinct to finish off scoring chances.

Football manager skipped match for his wedding, taking assistant with him

An English soccer manager missed his side's latest match to attend a wedding - his own. And Darlington boss Martin Gray took his

Phoenix frustrated against Adelaide

Their year should improve tomorrow but 2017 hardly began in the best possible fashion for Chris Greenacre and Des Buckingham.

Most awkward phone-in ever?

Manchester United's comeback win against Middlesbrough at Old Trafford on New Year's Eve was so enthralling, it prompted Olympic sprinting

Football: Peaking Tom seals deal

Doyle's ability and potential were never in question.

Phoenix stand-ins set to stay

Wellington Phoenix interim coaches Des Buckingham and Chris Greenacre look set to be confirmed in their roles.