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<i>Chris Rattue:</i> Soccer's new chief must know the sport's culture

Departing NZF chief executive Michael Glading should get no credit for soccer's rise on these shores, writes Chris Rattue.

Soccer: Putin leans on Abramovich to bankroll World Cup

Roman Abramovich, the Russian billionaire owner of Chelsea, is to take a leading role in preparations for the 2018 World Cup.

New Zealander of the Year Finalist: Ryan Nelsen

Judging one player's influence over a team is a tricky business and open to plenty of argument.

Soccer: How the double dealing went down

Before Friday's vote for the 2018 World Cup host, the English bid had seven votes confirmed. What happened?

Soccer: Ballot brings humiliating defeat to Australia

Sports fans to pick top feat

Controversy over what was New Zealand's top sporting moment for 2010 should be put to be bed when the matter is decided by public vote - a first for the Westpac Halberg Awards.

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Soccer: Adshead confident Qatar will deliver

Former All White soccer coach John Adshead believes the tiny state of Qatar will put on "an absolutely superb World Cup" in 2022.

Soccer: Fans react to World Cup announcements

With the announcement of the hosts for the 2018 and 2022, elated and devastated fans took to social networking sites to share their reactions.