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Soccer: Atletico draw with Barcelona to win La Liga

Atletico Madrid are La Liga champions for the first time in 18 years after picking up a point at the Nou Camp despite a calamitous first half that looked to have put Barcelona back in control.

Soccer: Arsenal win the FA Cup

After nine years’ wait for a trophy it was inevitable Arsenal would leave their fans waiting until extra time before finally claiming the FA Cup yesterday.

Soccer: Another City title would aid All Whites job bid

There might be as many eyes on the manager as on the players when Auckland City attempt to clinch a fourth straight OFC Champions League crown today.

Soccer: Pro dream on line for veteran goalkeeper

The zoology student, arguably the best amateur goalkeeper in New Zealand, has just been recalled to the All Whites and now, at the ripe age of 30, is playing the best soccer of his career.

Soccer: A lesser breed of Arsenal player must find Cup fear factor

Who said this about preparing to face Arsenal? "Parts of my body that had had previous injuries would be aching. And it was because my body knew I was getting ready. It was saying - I'm going to suffer."

Soccer: Pritchett eyeing another prize

Soccer: Vidic tells of harsh words at Man U

As Nemanja Vidic reflected on his final season at Manchester United, the glory he was accustomed to was washed away by pain, frustration and memories of teammates turning on each other as the club lurched into crisis under David Moyes.

Supershorts: This one's on me

With the World Cup right around the corner, final preparations are under way in Brazil, teams are picking their squads and players are starting to prepare themselves for the tournament.

Soccer: EPL title to be decided tomorrow

Soccer: Schoolgirls now in a league of their own

Soccer: NZ in hunt for World Cup

New Zealand is seeking to cement its status as a viable location for football's biggest tournaments, bidding to host the 2019 Women's World Cup.

Soccer: Auckland battle to draw in O-League

Sam Malcolmson: Career before country

To play or not to play for the All Whites is a hot topic, and I'm firmly on the side of absent players. And please, hear me out before screaming that I've gone soft.

Soccer: City maintain focus and save celebrations until title is in the bag

On Merseyside they will dredge up all the old stories. How Bayern Munich printed travel information for the 1981 European Cup final before they blew the semifinal against Liverpool.

Pest power ... sport stars other players can't stand

Rising Kiwi basketball star Steven Adams is making a name for himself in the NBA for getting under the skin of opponents. Several of them have lost their cool this season and been ejected and fined for attacking Oklahoma City's giant Kiwi.

Football Ferns edged by Japan

A strong second half performance by the Football Ferns went unrewarded overnight as Japan found a late winner to claim a 2-1 victory at the Kincho Stadium in Osaka.