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
Football World CupFootball: Argentina run big risk with reliance on MessiSo it is developing into a World Cup about individuals. Lionel Messi and Neymar have put their countries a couple of games away from a final.04 Jul 05:00 PM
All WhitesFootball: 'Disappointed' Emblen cut from shortlist for All Whites roleInterim All Whites coach Neil Emblen has been cut from New Zealand Football's shortlist of applicants for the top job.04 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionSam Malcolmson: Brazilliance drives home why Qatarrible must be ditchedGoodbye Qatar, hello Australia. That's my message to Fifa, which needs to swallow its pride and switch the venue for the 2022 World Cup.04 Jul 05:00 PM
Football World CupPaul Lewis: Luis' return leaves game with a gnawing problemPoor, old Luis Suarez. The more you see the biting incident in this otherwise terrific World Cup, the more you fear for the guy's mental health.28 Jun 05:00 PM
Football World CupFootball: Arjen is Robben the limelightAlways appearing older than he is, 30-year-old Arjen Robben seems to have been around, fully formed, for years. But what we are seeing at this World Cup is a player at last coming of age.28 Jun 05:00 PM
All WhitesFootball: British trio in hunt for NZ coaching jobA former England captain, an ex-Premier League manager and the architect of one of the most famous FA Cup upsets in history have all been linked with the vacant All Whites coaching role.28 Jun 05:00 PM
FootballFootball: US battlers winning over fansUnderdog status is not one that sits well with American sport but this US side are battling through a World Cup that sparkles with far more gifted teams.27 Jun 05:00 PM
Football World CupFootball: Jogo Bonito casts magic spellIt's taken 64 years for the World Cup to return to Brazil but, in just over a week, it feels like football has regained some of its true essence.25 Jun 03:33 AM
OpinionFrancesco Ricatti and Mauro Valeri: Super Mario - black, proud and a target for racistsMario Balotelli is already an international football star and could become one of Italy's greatest ever strikers.24 Jun 05:00 PM
Football World CupFootball: Name and shame reluctant Spurs - GerrardSteven Gerrard has challenged Harry Redknapp to "name and embarrass" the Tottenham Hotspur players who he claims did not want to represent England.23 Jun 05:00 PM
Football World CupFootball: 'Dangerman' undoes EnglandWhen the team-sheets were delivered, England will have quickly scanned them for the inevitable confirmation: of course Luis Suarez was playing.20 Jun 05:00 PM
Football World CupFootball: After this they will fear us - Socceroos coachHeartbroken but intensely proud, Ange Postecoglou says his Socceroos have set a benchmark that can help them become a feared attacking force in world football.19 Jun 05:00 PM
FootballFootball: It's tiki tacky as Spain's reign ends in painSpain, the world champions, the double European champions, the team of the decade, are out of the World Cup.19 Jun 05:00 PM
