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William fires salvo at Fifa
Prince William has intervened in the Fifa corruption scandal with an unprecedented speech criticising world football's governing body.
Blatter shoots back defiant barbs
Sepp Blatter went on the offensive over accusations that he has presided over a regime of rampant corruption during his 17 years in charge.
Traffic chaos: 'Trapped for two hours'
More residents have criticised handling of the traffic issues that surrounded yesterday's opening match of the Under-20 World Cup on Auckland's North Shore.
Traffic chaos at U-20 venue
Angry football fans have shown QBE Stadium the red card on the first day of the under-20 World Cup, with complaints of "chaos" inside and outside the venue.
Direct entry dashed for Oceania
Oceania's hopes of direct entry into the Fifa World Cup are over - at least for the next eight years.
Blatter: 'I have nothing to fear'
Invigorated by his FIFA election win, Sepp Blatter dismissed any suggestion Saturday that the American investigation into soccer corruption could yet lead to his door.
Good but points go begging
What might have been. This was an almost perfect start to the Under-20 World Cup but the 'almost' might yet come back to haunt New Zealand at this tournament.
Football: Frustrated Kiwi to quit Fifa ethics body
Top Kiwi barrister Nicholas Davidson, QC, is quitting Fifa's ethics committee after a concerning and frustrating two-year experience of trying to help bring Fifa to account.
NZ benefits as pro ranks swell
The progression achieved by New Zealand football over the past decade can be illustrated by the make-up of Darren Bazeley's under-20s squad.
‘Crazy’ rise for young All Whites footy star
This time last year a 'big match' for Moses Dyer might take place at Sacred Heart College. Or Mount Albert Grammar School. Or St Kentigerns College.
25,000 fans gather to cheer on team
For the first time in 16 months, a football match in New Zealand was the hottest ticket in town.
NZ vote rocks the boat
New Zealand Football's decision to vote against Sepp Blatter in the Fifa presidential election has created a divide within the Oceania Football Confederation.
U20 World Cup: Day one - all the action
Check out all the action from the opening day of the Under-20 World Cup, with the United States the only side to claim all three points.
Former Fifa chief too ill for jail but not dancefloor
The disgraced former Fifa vice-president Jack Warner has been seen dancing at a political rally just hours after leaving prison in an ambulance on medical grounds.
All square for All Whites
New Zealand has gained a point in their opening match of the Under-20 World Cup against Ukraine, but they will wonder what might have been.
Football the hottest ticket in town
North Harbour Stadium came alive for the first match of the Under 20 World Cup as 25,000 fans roared on New Zealand in their draw with Ukraine.
Transport glitches at U-20 opener
The opening match of the under-20 Football World Cup has not run smoothly for some, with public transport issues causing problems for fans.
Jason Pine: U-20s ready for the challenge
The FIFA under-20 World Cup gets underway with a bang today with four games to look forward to on day one.
Game on for U-20s
It's game on for New Zealand and Ukraine as the Under 20 Fifa World Cup gets underway.
Easier World Cup path for All Whites?
The All Whites path to the World Cup may be about to get a whole lot simpler.
Blatter re-elected FIFA president
Sepp Blatter won a fifth term as FIFA president this morning in a dramatic end to an angry campaign dominated by a corruption storm that engulfed the leadership of world football.