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Rooney has not been able to rise into the stratosphere alongside the likes of Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, but perhaps he was never destined to do so.
Rooney has not been able to rise into the stratosphere alongside the likes of Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, but perhaps he was never destined to do so.
Striker Shane Smeltz sorry for clash that left goalkeeper needing surgery but says he won't change his game.
Vince Lia's first goal in more than four season saw the Wellington Phoenix pip Perth at the death.
Newcastle goalkeeper Mark Birighitti was taken to hospital for emergency surgery after taking a boot to the face from Shane Smeltz.
"Fifa had granted New Zealand the tournament - and put considerable resources into it - and were disappointed in how they were treated by some NZF officials,"
Former New Zealand Prime Minister Helen Clark would be an ideal candidate to head reform of Fifa, a prominent whistle-blower says.
The Phoenix fell to an agonising defeat against the Newcastle Jets in their first game of the new A-League campaign.
Sam Allardyce picked both Ryan Nelsen and Winston Reid when selecting his best XI from 15 years managing in the Premier League.
Melbourne Victory won't be afraid to reach for the stars as they prepare to kick off their A-League title defence.
WATCH: Match in Brazil turns ugly as referee explodes in anger after assault by player.
The Fifa scandal has engulfed Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini with Swiss prosecutors investigating an illegal US$2 million payment from Blatter to the former French midfielder.
Ramon Tribulietx is locked in to guide Auckland City for another season - but agents touting players the Spaniard might want to sign.
The Wellington Phoenix rounded out their A-League preparations with a draw against Auckland City at Westpac Stadium yesterday.
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger loves rugby and says he could have been a star at the game.
All Whites legend Steve Sumner is facing the greatest battle of his life.
Anthony Martial's transfer to Manchester United for a fee that could rise to $142 million, a world record for a teenager, was a whirlwind.
A beautifully crafted extra-time winner from Damien Mosquera has helped Eastern Suburbs to their first Chatham Cup title in over 45 years.
FIFA launches investigation into behaviour of fans in a match against Qatar after they jeered the Chinese national anthem and threw a drink at a player.