Tottenham will target three key signings who can make an immediate impact on the first team as part of a close season transfer strategy that will focus on quality over quantity.

Wellington Phoenix striker Stein Huysegems wants to stay in the capital and he wants to be there for another two years.

Soccer is often touted as the world game and it's very much the case at Auckland City, with as many as 17 of their first-team squad born outside New Zealand.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger blamed Wojciech Szczesny's first-leg red card for the Gunners' Champions League last 16 exit and slammed Arjen Robben for provoking the red card.

Auckland City will host Team Wellington in the final of the ASB Premiership next weekend after the minor premiers thumped Waitakere 4-1.

The next generation of soccer footwear - knitted, sock-like boots that finish above the ankle - is on its way.

There is a proposal to boost Super Rugby team numbers to 18, possibly basing the latest addition in Europe, writes Paul Lewis.

There's a funny sense of deja vu about the Wellington Phoenix's game against the Perth Glory at Westpac Stadium tomorrow.

From the moment Steven Gerrard said yesterday that Dr Steve Peters had helped him find the best form of his career, the England team's new sports psychiatrist had an advantage that no predecessor in that role has ever enjoyed.