Five ugly acts of gamesmanship
After recent sporting controversies in football, The Herald looks at five acts of gamesmanship from the world of sport.
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The goalkeeper for the Japanese's FIFA Women's World Cup team has committed one of the all-time goalkeeping howlers.
This mascot will give you nightmares
A football club's mascot called Kingsley has been compared to a badly drawn Lisa Simpson on meth.
Football: Merrick still after another striker
Wellington Phoenix coach Ernie Merrick says his side are still searching for an experienced striker.
Expert Helm leads way in commentary
Fifa television commentator John Helm has two passports. It's not because of dual nationality. That's two separate British passports, necessary because Helm travels so much.
Football: Scouts check young talent
Yesterday wasn't just the end of the Under-20 World Cup, it was also the culmination of the Football Idol scenario that has played out over the past three weeks.
Football: Another World Cup in picture
Fifa would welcome a New Zealand bid for the Women's World Cup, despite some less-than-spectacular attendances at the Under-20 World Cup.
No traffic woes ahead of wet FIFA final
Traffic is flowing freely in Auckland in the lead up to tonight’s Fifa U-20 World Cup final at Auckland’s North Harbour Stadium.
Mali claim bronze medal
Mali has taken the bronze medal at the Fifa Under-20 World Cup, with a thrilling 3-1 win over Senegal at North Harbour Stadium today.
Stirring Serbs sure to test Brazilians
The big show is finally here. After 50 games played between 24 hopefuls in front of more than 300,000 fans, only two - Brazil and Serbia
Ref knocked out by player's punch
Alejandro Roncaglia, brother of Fiorentina defender Facundo Roncaglia, knocked out referee Arnaldo Beron when he was shown a yellow card.
Can you beat 26 seconds?
Fifa TV commentator John Helm can name all 92 English Football League Clubs, and holds the world record for naming them in just 26 seconds. Watch him in action here
Dempsey rips up referee's notebook
Clint Dempsey's bout of ref rage could see the USA captain miss the Gold Cup.
Chris Rattue: All Whites need multi-coloured palette
The current juniors did a creditable job in the tournament, although they couldn't turn home advantage into anything memorable, writes Chris Rattue. Where were the kids who can take on the world?
Football: Serbia win through to final
Serbia will face Brazil in the final of the Under-20 World Cup, after the Europeans defeated Mali 2-1 in tonight's semi final.
Serbia and Mali battle for spot in final
Tension is building at North Harbour Stadium in Auckland tonight, with semi-finalists Serbia and Mali tied up at 1-1.
Is it ever ok to snub a handshake?
With millions of dollars, jobs and World Cup progression on the line - common sense can often go out the door.
NZ Football defend handshake snub
New Zealand Football are defending the coach of the Football Ferns who snubbed a post-game handshake with an opposing team's coach.
Stunning Serbs rocking world
Serbia is making waves at the Fifa Under-20 World Cup - and causing a sensation back home.
United colours of football
The four countries to make it through to the Fifa U-20 World Cup finals may not have a home crowd behind them, but their New Zealand-based fans are planning to make plenty of noise.