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Auckland City knocked out
There will be no repeat of Auckland City FC's FIFA Club World Cup heroics after the Oceania champions were beaten 2-0 by Sanfrecce Hiroshima last night.

Football: Final frontier for Auckland FC coach
Ramon Tribulietx doesn't like to talk about the final frontier, but that's what tonight's match against J-League champions Sanfrecce Hiroshima feels like.

Why was the pitch so bad?
The 'disgraceful' A-League playing surface at North Harbour Stadium on Saturday night was a result of two months of 'cooler than expected' temperatures.

Ronaldo's 'disgraceful' reaction to goal
WATCH:Two-time World Player of the Year really doesn't like it when teammates score.

Football: Auckland City can no longer fly under radar
As the build-up begins to Auckland City's opening match at the Fifa Club World Cup on Thursday, get ready for a healthy dose of sporting cliches.

Food and football - serving up a feast
Masterchef Australia judge George Calombaris stopped by to serve up a feast and give a boost to the Wellington Phoenix.