Football World CupFifa World Cup: Five pool matches you must watchThe first game of the World Cup could set the tone, not just for Brazil but for the tournament. Can the Selecao deal with expectation?09 Jun 05:00 PM
WorldBrazil's mixed Cup emotionsOn a flaking, whitewashed wall in central Rio, street artist Williams Aurelino is adding the final touches to a mural of the Brazilian soccer team.08 Jun 05:00 PM
Football World CupSoccer: Earning air points easier than World Cup pointsIn a World Cup shaping as one of the most competitive in decades, how teams cope with the demanding travel schedules is emerging as one of the critical success factors.07 Jun 05:00 PM
FootballSoccer: Aragones charted Spanish conquestIn February, Spain mourned the death of Luis Aragons, when the man who put the smile back on the face of Spanish football lost his battle with leukaemia.07 Jun 05:00 PM
Football World CupSoccer: I'm ready - Rooney dismisses doubterWayne Rooney has told England manager Roy Hodgson he is ready for the World Cup, and has dismissed the doubts of former teammate Paul Scholes.06 Jun 05:00 PM
Banking and financeSlackers' World Cup goes to ChileIf you're planning to trade Chilean stocks during the World Cup, forget it.06 Jun 04:30 AM
FootballSoccer: Chelsea legend Lampard moves onChelsea legend Frank Lampard has announced he will leave the west London club when his contract expires at the end of June.03 Jun 05:00 PM
FootballSoccer: FA boss calls for Qatar to lose Cup if graft provedThe chairman of England's Football Association has called for Qatar to be stripped of the World Cup.02 Jun 05:00 PM
FootballWorld Cup 2014: Analysis points to Brazil as most likely to win CupA sophisticated analysis of several factors including form, past performance and national interest in soccer point to what most people are already predicting.02 Jun 05:00 PM
All WhitesSoccer: More than 100 apply for All Whites coach's jobAn All Whites head coach will be appointed by the end of this month - and the new man may not necessarily be based in this country.31 May 05:00 PM
Wellington PhoenixSoccer: McGlinchey on Phoenix radarMichael McGlinchey's Japanese adventure could be over soon - and he looks set to join the Wellington Phoenix.31 May 05:00 PM
WorldKeeping World Cup fans safeA mobile scanner designed to spot a 3D-printed plastic pistol hidden under a gunman's clothing is to be used in Brazil after threats by organised criminals to disrupt the World Cup.31 May 12:41 AM
All WhitesSoccer: Rojas keen to prove pointAll Whites midfielder Marco Rojas feels he has a point to prove. Twelve months ago, the pacy 22-year-old attacking midfielder had just conquered Oceania.29 May 05:00 PM
FootballSupershorts: Writings on the wallWho said chivalry was dead? A report yesterday said Rory McIlroy telephoned ex-fiancee Caroline Wozniacki to tell her the wedding - and the relationship - were off.29 May 05:00 PM
Banking and financeGoldman says buy Brazil as it tips nation to win World CupGoldman Sachs say buy Brazilian stocks because the country will win the World Cup, giving a boost to the local equity market. But investors need to move fast as the gains won't last.29 May 04:30 AM
