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All Whites

All Whites continue progress but fall late to Ukraine
The All Whites will wonder what might have been, given the lapses for both Ukraine goals.

All White Chris Wood has reached an unlikely Premier League peak – at age 33
Wood's recent Premier League season was extraordinary, as he hit the 20–goal mark.

All Whites stun Ivory Coast for notable win as Fifa World Cup countdown begins
This was the All Whites' first match since they qualified for next year's World Cup.
Football Ferns
Wellington Phoenix FC

'Chiefy' to stay as Wellington Phoenix coach
Giancarlo Italiano has re-committed for another A-League season.

Phoenix thumped as season goes from bad to worse
All the action as the Wellington Phoenix were dispatched by Western United.

Porsche for a week: Auckland FC coach gets billionaire’s car after derby win
Auckland FC coach Steve Corica was driven to beat the Phoenix
Auckland FC
English Premier League

Manchester United captain rejects $450m Saudi Arabia move
Bruno Fernandes' decision is a major boost for Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim.

Driver of Liverpool car which ploughed into crowd suspected of taking drugs
Eleven people remain in hospital; four children were among the injured.

Police rule out terrorism as 27 injured after car ploughs into crowd in Liverpool
A car hit pedestrians during a victory parade for the Premier League title win.
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Inside the Rovers: The Running Man
Code-swapper Christian Leopard opens up about his love of football, as cricket goes on the backburner.

Football Australia explains ruling on disallowed Auckland FC goal
The linesman flagged that Guillermo May's cross went out before curling back in.

Steve Corica named Coach of the Year after historic season with Auckland FC
Auckland FC lost 2-0 to Melbourne Victory at Mt Smart Stadium.

'It's worrisome': NZF under fire for overlooking female coaches
Michael Mayne was appointed head coach from a shortlist of four men.

Police rule out terrorism as 27 injured after car ploughs into crowd in Liverpool
A car hit pedestrians during a victory parade for the Premier League title win.

Boy impaled on metal post after Auckland FC loss, AT ‘really disappointed’
Jude Beattie, 11, underwent emergency surgery at Starship Hospital.

Auckland FC's coach and CEO reflect on the end of their season
Auckland FC's coach Steve Corica and CEO Nick Becker reflect on the end of their season with Ryan Bridge. Video / Herald Now

The party that never got started: How Auckland FC's grand final dreams turned to dust
Saturday was the party that never got started, the celebration that turned to dust.

'The ball's in play': Auckland FC coach blasts call to rule out crucial goal
Replays were inconclusive – with the VAR upholding the controversial decision.

The final countdown: All you need to know for Auckland FC's path to A-League history
The semifinal is played on aggregate; Auckland FC lead 1-0 so far.

Old returns for All Whites as quest towards World Cup begins
The All Whites face Ivory Coast and Ukraine in Canada next month.

Spurs finally end trophy drought with Europa League win over Man Utd
It had been 17 years since Spurs last won any silverware.

'A great bond': The inside story of Auckland FC's dramatic playoff win
Michael Burgess recounts a memorable weekend in Melbourne for Auckland FC.

Auckland FC vs Melbourne Victory: Assessing a dramatic A-League semi final in Melbourne
New Zealand Herald football writer Michael Burgess wraps up the Auckland FC's dramatic A-League semi-final first leg in Melbourne and looks ahead to Saturday's match.

Opinion: Why opening moments will be crucial for Auckland FC in second leg of semifinal
OPINION: Can Melbourne breach Auckland FC's fortress after that narrow defeat?