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Football Ferns ready for next challenge post World Cup

'It’s time to give ourselves some grace and to be patient,' captain Ali Riley says

Manurewa returns to National League for first time in 30 years

The qualification is a big win for the South Auckland community.

Alice Soper: Mixing politics and sport the right proper way

Politicians and royals seek wide appeal by joining the cheering crowds

Messi makes short-lived comeback

Lionel Messi has been sidelined again.

They shot at her. They forced her from her home. She won’t stop fighting for girls

New York Times: Khalida Popal helped save Afghan female football players from the Taliban.

'A trip of a lifetime': Grace Jale on first time to Fiji

Football Ferns star Grace Jale showed off some skills with young Fijian football players.

Spain’s World Cup-winning women’s players refuse to end their boycott

Among the players’ demands was for interim president Pedro Rocha to resign.

National League showdown: Familiar Wellington foe awaits Napier City Rovers in season-opener

Napier City Rovers aim for winning start to football's 2023 National League.

Christchurch United claim Chatham Cup thriller

Melville's goalkeeper equalised in the final minute before Christchurch edged a shootout.

OlyWhites: Chris Wood eyes another Olympics ahead of qualifier final

Wood has been in regular contact with the OlyWhites throughout the past fortnight.

Editorial: Shake-up in Spain after kiss that shook the world

The wheels of change are finally turning in Spanish football.

Bedtime check-ins and verbal abuse: Life in Spanish women’s football

New York Times: Confused by all the fuss over Spain's World Cup win? Read on.

Hermoso accuses Rubiales of sexual assault for World Cup kiss

Spanish football player Jenni Hermoso has accused Luis Rubiales of sexual assault.

'Inexcusable': Spain football coach fired three weeks after victory kiss

The Spanish football federation offered no immediate explanation for the dismissal.

'Grossly disappointed': NZ Football weighs in about club football assault

New Zealand Football has confirmed police are involved following the incident.

Inside Prince Harry's $15,000 VIP suite at football match

The royal was seen in the director's box with Hollywood stars and football executives.