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'It is just the beginning': The positive signs in Football Ferns' loss

Football Ferns coach Jitka Klimková's new ideas and strategies bodes well for the future.

'World first': Professional football star comes out as gay

The 21-year-old says he wants to create a safe space for others.

Football Ferns improve but fall to another loss

If New Zealand are on a long-term journey, this was a small step in the right direction.

Live updates: Football Ferns v Canada

All the action between the Football Ferns and Canada at Stade Saputo in Montreal.

'The new phase': Coach's grand plan for Football Ferns ahead of Canada rematch

Off the back of Sunday's 5-1 defeat, the main focus is fixing the defensive system.

Analysis: Why the gulf between the Football Ferns and Canada is concerning

That 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup was probably the peak moment for this Ferns generation.

'This is the end': Man United suffer embarrassing home defeat

Thousands of fans vacated their seats well before full time at Old Trafford.

Fixture confirmed: All Whites line up opponent for November

The All Whites have rarely played teams from the world's second-largest continent.

Ferns coach searches for positives after tough start to tenure

Jitka Klimkova was remaining upbeat after New Zealand's biggest loss to Canada since 2007.

'Moment of madness': Goalkeeper strikes teammate during match

Moment goalkeeper violently took his anger out on a teammate caught on camera.

Watch: Stand collapses as football fans celebrate win

Celebrations were short-lived as a small section of stand fell beneath fans' feet.

New Football Ferns coach on the chance meeting that brought her to NZ

Jitka Klimková has been handed a rare six-year mandate, through to the 2027 World Cup.

FIFA to discuss 25-minute halftime to allow Super Bowl-style shows

Football laws currently restrict all halftime periods to a maximum of 15 minutes.

'One final message': Wood's powerful post-match speech to All Whites

Chris Wood's view holds the most weight, as the constant thread in the team since 2009.

Six newcomers named in Football Ferns squad to face Olympic champs

A new era for the Football Ferns begins.

How Sir John Kirwan's son Niko became the All Whites' unlikely hero

Niko Kirwan scored the winner for the All Whites to cap off an eventful few days.

All Whites grab late winner to sink Bahrain

A late goal has earned the All Whites a second straight victory.

School's shocking response after student breaks football goal-scoring record

A student in the US scored a record 16 goals in a game - but not everyone was cheering.