Football
Barcelona thump Man City in Champions League
Barcelona and Bayern Munich edged towards the knockout stage of the Champions League with home thrashings of Manchester City and Eindhoven respectively.
Real, Dortmund and Leicester close in on ECL play-off spots
Real Madrid, Borussia Dortmund and Leicester City have cruised towards the knockout stage of the European Champions League.
Call to ban football transfer system
The transfer system in professional football inevitably leads to corruption and should be abolished, a sports economist says. Audio
Phoenix in high spirits ahead of Perth clash
The Wellington Phoenix are in high spirits ahead of their A League game against Perth Glory in Australia tonight.
Arsenal join City at the top of the EPL
Arsenal joined Manchester City at the top of the EPL after leaders City suffered another afternoon of penalty woes in a 1-1 draw with Everton. Arsenal joined Manchester City at...
Infantino still wants a larger World Cup
FIFA president Gianni Infantino said proposals for a 32, 40 or 48-team World Cup in 2026 were still on the table.
Maradona clashes with Veron
Diego Maradona had to be restrained after he clashed with Juan Sebastian Veron in a charity football match promoted by Pope Francis in Rome.
Phoenix keen on return of All Whites
The Wellington Phoenix are hoping the return of five All Whites can help kickstart their A-League season against Perth Glory on Sunday.
All Whites happy with preparation for World Cup campaign
The All Whites have completed their preparations ahead of their opening World Cup qualifying matches with two very encouraging performances in the United States. Audio
All Whites bullish of USA chances
The All Whites are aiming for nothing short of a win when they face the United States in their football friendly in Washington DC this afternoon.
New Zealander appointed FIFA Chief Women's officer
Football's world governing body FIFA has appointed New Zealand's Sarai Bareman as its first ever Chief Women's Football Officer.
Nelsen heaps praise on All Whites
Former All Whites captain Ryan Nelsen has said the team has gone to a "different level" after their 2-1 loss to Mexico on Sunday.
Phoenix youngsters impress
Two Wellington Phoenix youngsters are hoping to get another chance to impress after turning heads during their side's 1-0 loss to Melbourne City on Sunday.
Wanderers could see points go up in smoke
Football Federation Australia has put Western Sydney on notice after their hopes for a flare-free A-League season fell at the first hurdle.
All Whites happy with Mexico performance
The All Whites have turned their attention to the USA after a tough 2-1 loss to Mexico on Sunday.
Phoenix open season with 1-0 loss
The Wellington Phoenix have opened their A-League football season with a 1-0 loss to Melbourne City at Westpac Stadium.
All Whites believe they can match Mexico
The All Whites say they'll have to be at the top of their game to trouble Mexico in their football friendly in Tennessee.
Phoenix to take on Melbourne City in Wellington
New Zealand's only professional football club, The Phoenix, take on Melbourne City tomorrow on the back of one of their worst seasons. Video, Audio
Extra Time for 7 October 2016
Two of New Zealand's Olympic champions have their medical records released by Russian hackers, but they're okay about it. The All Blacks prepare to match a test match winning streak. We hear from one… Audio
Phoenix's shallow depth to be tested
The Wellington Phoenix's shallow depth is going to be put to the test in their A-League football season opener against Melbourne City on Saturday.
