FootballFootball: It's all Rosie now after tough startFor Rosie White, after a spell in the American college system, this is her first professional stint. And it's been a harsh introduction to life as a full-time footballer.28 Nov 09:00 PM
Wellington PhoenixPhoenix disappoint at 2nd Sydney showdownThe problem with setting high standards is that it's both surprising and disappointing when they're not met.26 Nov 11:16 AM
English Premier LeagueFootball: Fans rate Ronaldo over RooneyIf you were to conduct a straw poll on the Stretford End, the current United captain would come a distant second to Cristiano Ronaldo.24 Oct 04:00 PM
All WhitesFootball: Allardyce opts for All Whites pairSam Allardyce picked both Ryan Nelsen and Winston Reid when selecting his best XI from 15 years managing in the Premier League.09 Oct 06:38 AM
English Premier LeagueFootball: Martial stars for Man UtdAnthony Martial's transfer to Manchester United for a fee that could rise to $142 million, a world record for a teenager, was a whirlwind.21 Sep 05:00 PM
FootballFootball: Ronaldo ends goal 'crisis'Goalscoring great Cristiano Ronaldo silences his many doubters with five strikes against rivals Espanyol.14 Sep 05:00 PM
FootballFootball: Man United manager in a quandaryManchester United left the Liberty Stadium as if bound in a strait-jacket.31 Aug 05:30 PM
FootballFootball: Man City looking ominousThree games into the English Premier League season, the most pertinent question is how long before Manchester City are out of sight.24 Aug 05:30 PM
FootballThe man who rocked FifaThe biggest news story of the year was breaking, but the journalist responsible was fast asleep.05 Jun 05:00 PM
WorldBlatter shoots back defiant barbsSepp Blatter went on the offensive over accusations that he has presided over a regime of rampant corruption during his 17 years in charge.31 May 05:00 PM
RoyalsWilliam fires salvo at FifaPrince William has intervened in the Fifa corruption scandal with an unprecedented speech criticising world football's governing body.31 May 05:00 PM
FootballFormer Fifa chief too ill for jail but not dancefloorThe disgraced former Fifa vice-president Jack Warner has been seen dancing at a political rally just hours after leaving prison in an ambulance on medical grounds.30 May 04:06 AM
English Premier LeagueFootball wizards to thrill Aussie crowdsSeven of the world's top football clubs, worth a combined A$10.2 billion ($10.93 billion), are about to turn Australia into the game's off-season hot spot.25 May 05:00 PM
FootballKeeper's career coming to endThe crowd at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium witnessed an outstanding goalkeeping performance on Sunday, one to shape the outcome of the Spanish league.11 May 05:00 PM
OpinionMichael Burgess2026 admirable but unrealistic goal for staging Football World CupTalk of New Zealand one day co-hosting the Football World Cup is great to hear, but there is no realistic way it would happen before 2050.13 Apr 09:28 PM
Football World CupWorld Cup in NZ a pipe dream?Dylan Cleaver gets all the reasons why the Fifa World Cup will not come to New Zealand on the table right away and works backwards from there.12 Apr 05:00 PM
Football World CupFifa World Cup: NZ dream to host CupThe man credited with making the Rugby World Cup a success four years ago has embarked on a project to top them all - to bring the Fifa World Cup to New Zealand.12 Apr 05:00 PM
FootballFootball: Survival on minds of both sidesAston Villa have an FA Cup semifinal looming at Wembley in 12 days' time but for Tim Sherwood, the most important game of their season takes place when Queen's Park Rangers visit for a fixture....07 Apr 05:00 PM
FootballFootball: Man Utd boss eyes top spotManchester United manager Louis van Gaal insists he has not given up hope of ending his first season in charge as an English Premier League champion after a 3-1 win over Aston Villa lifted his team into third place.05 Apr 05:30 PM
All WhitesUltimate sporting comebackNew All Whites goalkeeper Stefan Marinovic almost gave the game away recently, frustrated at the lack of progress he was making in his career.01 Apr 04:00 PM
All WhitesMichael Burgess: The start of something specialGiven the situation and the context, New Zealand produced a memorable display in their 1-0 defeat against Korea Republic, one that gives great heart for the future.01 Apr 01:15 AM
FootballRonaldo's statue gets wax and brushCristiano Ronaldo has always been arrogant and vain — the personality traits are a huge part of what makes him such a dominant player.07 Mar 04:00 PM
FootballFootball: Referee no friend of SaintsLiverpool survived three penalty appeals to boost their bid for a top-four finish in the English Premier League with a contentious 2-0 win at Southampton yesterday.23 Feb 04:00 PM
FootballLallana winner helps exact Cup revengeLiverpool have waited a long time to avenge the famous FA Cup semifinal defeat of 1990 and yesterday they fought back admirably.15 Feb 04:00 PM
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
