OpinionSam Malcolmson: Socceroos show why we should play with bigger boysLifting the level of everything in New Zealand football should be the aim, not handy short cuts, writes Sam Malcolmson.02 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionSteven HollowaySteven Holloway: The good, bad and bizarre of 2014Discounting a bronze medal at the World Club Champs, the pinnacle of achievement in New Zealand football is to be cited in the highly coveted Herald Annual Awards.29 Dec 08:30 PM
Football World CupFootball: Plucky hosts hold Chelsea to 1-1 drawJose Mourinho's mood may have marginally improved when he left his post-match press conference and learned that Manchester City had drawn at home with Burnley.29 Dec 04:00 PM
OpinionSam Malcolmson: Fairytale's timing just rightAuckland City's success at the Club World Cup was richly deserved and could not have come at a better time for the domestic league...22 Dec 08:30 PM
Football World CupAuckland FC forces revote for HalbergAuckland City FC's eye-catching run in the Fifa Club World Cup has forced a revote in the Halberg Awards.22 Dec 04:00 PM
Football World CupFootball: Heroics trigger windfall across the boardAuckland City's heroics at the Fifa Club World Cup in Morocco have provided a huge financial shot in the arm for the sport in this country.20 Dec 04:00 PM
English Premier LeagueFootball: Coach has passion to play with possessionCoach Ramon Tribulietx is the talk of sport because of Auckland City's amazing Fifa Club World Cup run in Morocco...19 Dec 04:00 PM
FootballFootball: Everton exile makes himself at homeJohn Irving always thought he was destined to make an impact in football but certainly didn't imagine it would come from playing for an amateur club in the relative backwaters of Auckland.16 Dec 04:00 PM
FootballFootball: Monaco a surprise in last-16The Champions League enters the next phase when the last-16 knockout draw is made today.15 Dec 04:00 PM
FootballKiwi stars' $2.5m paydayThe amateurs of Auckland City FC are in the money after a second major upset at the Fifa Club World Cup in Morocco yesterday.14 Dec 04:00 PM
OpinionMichael BurgessMichael Burgess: Auckland City prepared for moment in sunThe Fifa Club World Cup is on the move - which is a pity, as Morocco seems the perfect venue, writes Michael Burgess.06 Dec 04:00 PM
FootballFifa the Robin Hood of sport: BlatterFIFA president Sepp Blatter tells Michael Burgess that he is working on Oceania gaining direct entry to the World Cup.06 Dec 04:00 PM
FootballRooney does not picture retirement so soonThere have been players who have played a 100 games for England all around Wayne Rooney in recent times: David Beckham, Ashley Cole, Frank Lampard and Steven Gerrard.17 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionSam Malcolmson: Fifa U20 worlds have truly global reachThe media might have you believing that the rugby and cricket World Cups are the only big offerings in 2015.10 Nov 04:00 PM
FootballFootball: Phoenix to build on strong startThe Wellington Phoenix could complete a dream start to their A-League season during the next five days.02 Nov 04:00 PM
FootballFootball: Late night Pep talk led to Messi's famed false moveMay 2, 2009. The Santiago Bernabu stadium, Barcelona against Real Madrid. The scene was set for Pep Guardiola to unleash his secret weapon.18 Oct 04:00 PM
FootballFootball: Keane aims at 'lies' in new bookRoy Keane feared that he would not find another job in football if he did not address the "lies" about him, he has revealed in a new autobiography entitled <i>The Second Half.</i>13 Oct 04:00 PM
FootballFootball: Auckland City carry reverenceAs unlikely as it seems, Auckland City FC are becoming "world famous" in Morocco.12 Oct 04:00 PM
FootballFootball: Defeat exposes suspect defenceLeicester City's supporters were chanting "we want six" long before the final whistle of this remarkable afternoon.22 Sep 05:30 PM
English Premier LeagueFootball: Red Devils show real intent in Ronaldo dealLouis van Gaal has admitted publicly that Manchester United are interested in signing Cristiano Ronaldo, saying a deal "is possible".20 Sep 05:00 PM
FootballFootball: Mourinho marvels at CostaPremier League defenders are finding Diego Costa unstoppable and so is the striker's manager, Jose Mourinho.15 Sep 05:00 PM
FootballFootball: New Zealand's date with oasisA Parnell housing development, a World Cup-winning captain and Middle Eastern ambition has led to the All Whites training in "space-age" facilities this week.30 Aug 05:00 PM
FootballFootball: Belgian club gateway to Europe for aspiring teensFormer Auckland City striker Manel Exposito has had a first-hand view of the imposing scale of Qatar's football ambition.30 Aug 05:00 PM
FootballFootball: Questions abound as fans rejoiceIn keeping with the fabled timetable of London buses, Arsenal fans waited nine years for a trophy and then two come along in quick succession.11 Aug 05:00 PM
English Premier LeagueFootball: Hammers gaffer delivers goodwill volleyWest Ham might have finished 13th in last season's English Premier League but manager Sam Allardyce and co-chairman David Gold delivered a volley of top-flight goodwill to assembled media as the club build their brand in New Zealand this week.19 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionPaul LewisBrazil had no defenceNow we know why the rest of the world glories whenever the All Blacks crash out of the Rugby World Cup at the hands of France.12 Jul 09:38 PM
Football World CupFootball: Germany's Loew on a highIf you think the All Blacks are consistent - take a look at the German football team. Just like their cars and appliances, German sides are uber reliable, in a much more global game.12 Jul 05:00 PM
Football World CupFootball: Brazilians left to pick up pieces after lossThe party is over. The carnival that has gripped Brazil over the past month has come to a shuddering, embarrassing halt.11 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionSam Malcolmson: Detail and defence keys to final victoryLittle things have every chance of winning or losing the World Cup final. But first, let's address the big things.11 Jul 05:00 PM
