Football FernsFootball Ferns drop to all-time low on world rankingsThe fall comes after three defeats at the Olympic Games.17 Aug 01:58 AM
FootballWatch: YouTuber sneaks into Euros opener as fake mascotThe video has drawn a million views in 24 hours.18 Jun 12:56 AM
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PremiumWomen's Football World CupWomen’s World Cup: The 11 biggest talking points from the group stages04 Aug 06:00 AM
SportWorld Cup fans: German anguish, Spanish joyThere was no hiding from the raw emotion of defeat and victory for German and Spanish soccer fans this morning. Photos / AP07 Jul 06:07 PM
SportGermany v Spain: How it unfoldedPhotos from the match between Germany and Spain at the soccer World Cup in South Africa.07 Jul 06:06 PM
Football World CupSoccer: Best strikers in tournament face off in semifinal battleThe World Cup's two most impressive strikers - David Villa and Miroslav Klose - will go head-to-head when European champion Spain meets three-time winner Germany in the semifinals tomorrow.06 Jul 04:00 PM
OpinionDylan Cleaver<i>Dylan Cleaver:</i> Cheering for the Germans? Nein!It's hard to support the Germans, according to our football columnist.04 Jul 04:00 PM
PhotosFIFA World Cup: Argentina v GermanyPhotos from the match between Argentina and Germany at the soccer World Cup.03 Jul 07:37 PM
SportJubilant German and anguished Argentinian fansPhotos of the fans from the quarter final match between Argentina and Germany at the FIFA soccer World Cup03 Jul 06:27 PM
New ZealandFIFA World Cup: Germany batters Argentina to reach last fourGermany saw off Argentina with a 4-0 goal fest in South Africa this morning. 03 Jul 05:57 PM
Football World CupSoccer: The last eight - how they all shake downOur football experts break down the eight quarterfinallists and their chances of World Cup glory.01 Jul 04:00 PM
SportEngland players, fans distraughtEngland's capitulation to Germany at the FIFA World Cup in South Africa left both players and fans dejected this morning.27 Jun 06:20 PM
Football World Cup<i>Stuart Dye:</i> German imposters a breath of fresh airA nation which has throttled the life out of tournament after tournament is suddenly producing unpredictable, exciting football matches.21 Jun 09:30 PM
Opinion<i>Fred de Jong:</i> Germany set tournament standardThe soccer has not lived up to pre-tournament expectations, writes former All White Fred de Jong.18 Jun 09:30 PM
Football World CupSoccer: NZ sure to rise in rankingsThere are set to be big winners and losers in the rankings after the Fifa World Cup if early upsets continue. 17 Jun 04:00 PM
SportFIFA World Cup: Germany v AustraliaPhotos from the game at the 2010 FIFA World Cup.13 Jun 07:02 PM
Football World Cup<i>World Cup:</i> Matches to savour this weekendOur football experts highlight the key matches to look out for as the World Cup gets underway in South Africa this weekend.10 Jun 04:00 PM
