OpinionKeith D Parry: Game that conquered the worldAustralia and New Zealand have both recently embraced "football" as a term in a bid for increased integration with the global game, writes Keith Parry.11 Jun 05:30 PM
FootballBacking Brazil - from go to whoa!Brazil native Ana Paula De Jesus says her dream football World Cup final would be to see her countrymen play their arch-rival, Argentina.11 Jun 05:00 PM
Football World CupFifa World Cup: Five pool matches you must watchThe first game of the World Cup could set the tone, not just for Brazil but for the tournament. Can the Selecao deal with expectation?09 Jun 05:00 PM
WorldBrazil's mixed Cup emotionsOn a flaking, whitewashed wall in central Rio, street artist Williams Aurelino is adding the final touches to a mural of the Brazilian soccer team.08 Jun 05:00 PM
FootballSoccer: Aragones charted Spanish conquestIn February, Spain mourned the death of Luis Aragons, when the man who put the smile back on the face of Spanish football lost his battle with leukaemia.07 Jun 05:00 PM
Football World CupSoccer: Earning air points easier than World Cup pointsIn a World Cup shaping as one of the most competitive in decades, how teams cope with the demanding travel schedules is emerging as one of the critical success factors.07 Jun 05:00 PM
Football World CupSoccer: I'm ready - Rooney dismisses doubterWayne Rooney has told England manager Roy Hodgson he is ready for the World Cup, and has dismissed the doubts of former teammate Paul Scholes.06 Jun 05:00 PM
FootballSoccer: Chelsea legend Lampard moves onChelsea legend Frank Lampard has announced he will leave the west London club when his contract expires at the end of June.03 Jun 05:00 PM
FootballSoccer: FA boss calls for Qatar to lose Cup if graft provedThe chairman of England's Football Association has called for Qatar to be stripped of the World Cup.02 Jun 05:00 PM
FootballWorld Cup 2014: Analysis points to Brazil as most likely to win CupA sophisticated analysis of several factors including form, past performance and national interest in soccer point to what most people are already predicting.02 Jun 05:00 PM
All WhitesSoccer: More than 100 apply for All Whites coach's jobAn All Whites head coach will be appointed by the end of this month - and the new man may not necessarily be based in this country.31 May 05:00 PM
FootballSoccer: Welbeck eyes spot up front in BrazilDanny Welbeck will this week travel to Burton for more England training, head on to Wembley to face Peru and then jet out to Miami.26 May 05:00 PM
FootballSoccer: Bale joins elite stars with his own tour to IndonesiaGareth Bale's elevation to one of world soccer's biggest stars will be further underlined when he is given the Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi treatment this week.26 May 05:00 PM
FootballSoccer: Ancelotti answers criticsOn his first day as Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti made a bold sales pitch.26 May 05:00 PM
FootballSoccer: Pro dream on line for veteran goalkeeperThe zoology student, arguably the best amateur goalkeeper in New Zealand, has just been recalled to the All Whites and now, at the ripe age of 30, is playing the best soccer of his career.16 May 05:00 PM
English Premier LeagueSoccer: A lesser breed of Arsenal player must find Cup fear factorWho said this about preparing to face Arsenal? "Parts of my body that had had previous injuries would be aching. And it was because my body knew I was getting ready. It was saying - I'm going to suffer."16 May 05:00 PM
English Premier LeagueSoccer: Vidic tells of harsh words at Man UAs Nemanja Vidic reflected on his final season at Manchester United, the glory he was accustomed to was washed away by pain, frustration and memories of teammates turning on each other as the club lurched into crisis under David Moyes.15 May 05:00 PM
WorldRio policing meets RoboCopThere will be a RoboCop style to the face of policing in Rio when football fans turn up for the World Cup in Brazil next month.14 May 05:00 PM
FootballSoccer: Liverpool's manager hails championsLiverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has congratulated champions Manchester City but has vowed his side will make an even stronger challenge next season.12 May 05:00 PM
FootballSoccer: NZ in hunt for World CupNew Zealand is seeking to cement its status as a viable location for football's biggest tournaments, bidding to host the 2019 Women's World Cup.10 May 05:00 PM
English Premier LeagueSoccer: City maintain focus and save celebrations until title is in the bagOn Merseyside they will dredge up all the old stories. How Bayern Munich printed travel information for the 1981 European Cup final before they blew the semifinal against Liverpool.09 May 05:00 PM
English Premier LeagueSoccer: Title hopes all but gone as Liverpool let precious points slip awayIt will at least go to the last day of the season on Monday, but when the Premier League title race is this good, the only pity is that the entertainment has to end then.06 May 05:00 PM
FootballSoccer: Wenger votes himself backArsene Wenger played it brilliantly. The way he tells it, he has decided to stay on as Arsenal manager, almost as a kind of favour.05 May 05:00 PM
FootballSoccer: Wenger rues the season that could have beenArsene Wenger claims he will look back on the season as a missed opportunity even if Arsenal clinch a place in the Champions League this weekend.03 May 05:00 PM
English Premier LeagueSoccer: Tightest EPL race in historyStatistics prove this has been the most exciting season in Premier League history.03 May 05:00 PM
All WhitesSoccer: UK-based All Whites skip gameThe All Whites will be without their three top English-based soccer players when they take on South Africa in Auckland later this month.01 May 05:00 PM
Wellington PhoenixSoccer: Tour games could cost armchair fansThe Wellington Phoenix's pre-season games against English Premier League opposition may be available to watch only on pay-per-view.30 Apr 05:00 PM
