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Internet falls for cute detail in Lionel Messi's family photo

Hearts are melting over the moment Lionel Messi was upstaged by his own family.

Phoenix women name captain ahead of historic first match

Goalkeeper Lily Alfeld has been appointed captain of the Wellington Phoenix.

Lionel Messi cements status as modern football's GOAT

Lionel Messi has won the men's Ballon d'Or for a record-extending seventh time.

Demanding schedule: All Whites' tricky path to World Cup revealed

NZ have to negotiate two World Cup qualifying games outside the official FIFA window.

The unusual switch that revamped Football Ferns stalwart's career

It's an unusual shift in the professional game, but it has paid off for Ria Percival.

An unfair scenario? All Whites face qualifying disadvantage

The elongated tournament option could present major logistical problems for New Zealand.

Spurs fan travels 8000km for a match cancelled an hour before kick off

31 hours of travel with no sleep, fueled by coffee and cheese crackers, came to nothing.

Phoenix hold on for first win of season

The Wellington Phoenix have continued their strong start to the season.

Kiwi team concerned about Fifa Club World Cup 'disaster' amid MIQ confusion

Auckland City FC may be forced to withdraw from the 2022 Fifa Club World Cup.

The remarkable statistics behind Chris Wood's latest EPL milestone

Chris Wood has achieved another impressive milestone in the English Premier League.

Manchester United sack manager Solskjaer

Manchester United are on the search for a manager once again.

Phoenix show promise but pegged back in opener

The Phoenix have begun their A-League campaign with a 1-1 draw against Macarthur.

Solskjaer out? Man United's 'nightmare' loss piles more pressure

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's future as Manchester United manager looks to be hanging by a thread

'Really disappointing' for fans and team as NZ Football plot new World Cup path

Hosting intercontinental World Cup qualifiers has been lucrative and memorable for NZF.

Waine trains sights on backing up breakthrough season

Ben Waine is ready to embrace the pressure that comes with being a marked man.

FIFA confirm major World Cup changes for All Whites

There are pros and cons for the All Whites with the new format, should they progress.