The father of a teenage girl groomed by England footballer says she came downstairs "crying her eyes out" then told him "things have happened".

Three Kiwi football players have developed an app to digitally enhance the sport they love.

Female sports presenter was deluged with online abuse after she criticised Messi penalty.

Trial hears footballer's accuser "took photos of herself at his house after he stood her up".

How was the staff member in charge of processing transfers allowed to leave NZ Football three days before the transfer window closed?

Adam Johnson's schoolgirl accuser calls the England star "creepy" over his approaches to her.

Adam Johnson's schoolgirl accuser wept as she told police she performed oral sex on the England star.

Blake Powell struck a spectacular first-half hat-trick as the Phoenix thumped the high-flying Wanderers.

Brian Garruto's offense list makes for hilarious reading - including wearing a cowboy hat, firing 'invisible arrows' at players and altering the score board.

Footballer Adam Johnson asked a 15-year old schoolgirl to send him naked pictures a court has heard.

The Wellington Phoenix career of English striker Alex Jones may be over before it's begun.

Footballer Adam Johnson is facing jail after last-minute plea change.

Phoenix coach Ernie Merrick apologises after team's fourth consecutive defeat.

Five-year-old Murtaza Ahmadi became internet sensation after he was photographed in the handmade sports shirt - now he's set to meet his hero.