Qatar Airways pulls flights to make space for football fans
Qatar is adding 500 daily shuttles from Oman and the UAE to ease pressure on hotels.
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Interview with the Secretary General of Fifa
The Herald's Michael Burgess sat down with Fatma Samoura, Secretary General of Fifa, to talk about the World Cup. Video / NZ Herald
Focus Sport: England Lionesses crash press conference
England's jubilant players gate-crashed boss Sarina Wiegman's post-match press conference singing 'It's Coming Home' as they celebrated their dramatic 2-1 extra-time win over Germany in the Euro 2022 final at Wembley. Video / UEFA via SNTV
Kate Taylor: The fast-rising Football Fern
Young footballer has made great progress in past year
Qatar's quirky solution to Fifa room shortage
The world cup is looking to plug its shortfall as 1.2 million fans descend on Doha.
Qatar World Cup room shortage sees Footie fans left out in the cold
With 1.2 million fans set to descend on Doha for the World Cup, where will they sleep?
Focus sport: Michael Burgess on 'gut-wrenching' All Whites loss
New Zealand's Fifa World Cup dream is over. Video / NZ Herald / AP
Focus Sport: Heartbreak in NZ as All Whites dream ends
Fans across NZ were left gutted after the All Whites were denied an equaliser to Costa Rica dashing their hopes for a World Cup spot. Video / NZ Herald
NZ coach predicts WCQ vs Costa Rica
New Zealand manager Danny Hay says he expects his squad's World Cup qualifying playoff match with Costa Rica to be like a war. Video / AP
Coleen Rooney turned sleuth after Wayne reconciliation details leaked
Coleen Rooney left "fuming" after private details of reconciliation were fed to the media.
Focus Sport: Auckland can look forward to Fifa Women's World Cup draw
Deputy Prime Minister Grant Robertson, alongside FIFA Secretary General Fatma Samoura and Auckland Mayor Phil Goff, says hosting the draw will be a privilege. Video / NZ Herald
Focus Live: FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 draw announcement
Minister of Sport Grant Robertson, FIFA Secretary General Fatma Samoura, Mayor Phil Goff and Auckland United football player Nerys Fish announce the location of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 draw. Video / NZ Herald
Russian oligarch sells Chelsea FC for massive price
Roman Abramovich has struck a deal to sell the club to a US buyer for a staggering amount.
Football Ferns need more competition for places - captain
Ahead of tomorrow's clash with Canada, Ali Riley says internal competition is vital.
Interview: NZ Football boss raises concerns over radical World Cup proposal
NZF president said increasing demands on players must be carefully considered.
Ronaldo makes spectacular Manchester United return
Cristiano Ronaldo makes a spectacular Manchester United return. Video / Spark Sport
Brazil v Argentina World Cup qualifier suspended due to Covid-19 scare
The World Cup qualifier match between Brazil and Argentina was suspended just minutes after kickoff. Video / TVP / Sky Sport
'Woke means you lose': Trump slams US women's football team
America's Olympic football team won bronze after a surprise defeat to Canada.
Kaupapa Māori mental health service gets funding boost
'I do feel stronger. Talking about things helps,' a Poutama Ora participant says.
First openly transgender Olympians are competing in Tokyo
Quinn plays for the Canadian women's football team.
Focus Sport: England fans react to devastating defeat
England fans are left heartbroken as their half-century wait for a major title goes on. Video / NZ Herald
England defeat Denmark in thrilling semifinal
England has defeated Denmark 2-1 in a thrilling semifinal at Wembley Stadium. Video / Sky Sport
'He died': Grim details emerge of football star's on-field collapse
A top sports cardiologist has warned fans may never see Christian Eriksen play again.
Euro 2020 live: Turkey v Italy
All the action from the Euro 2020 clash between Turkey and Italy.
Michael Burgess: The fatal flaw in football's Super League plan
Opinion: The collapse of the Super League is a victory for the people.
Maradona's children, ex-lovers set to battle over his millions
So far, five acknowledged and six alleged offspring have made a play for icon's estate.
'I'm gutted': All Whites' dream clash cancelled
The All Whites' dream football showdown has been cancelled.
How the All Whites managed to land star-studded showdown
NZ Football yesterday confirmed one of the biggest friendlies in All Whites history.
Editorial: Women's World Cup is a huge net gain
Editorial: Goal! FIFA Women's World Cup is coming to New Zealand.
All Whites matches cancelled due to coronavirus threat
The All Whites' March window matches against Oman and Bahrain have been cancelled
Liverpool lose cloak of invincibility in thrashing
The game marked the end of a record-tying 18-match winning run for Liverpool.
Underdogs excel as big clubs continue to struggle
Not even Aguero's scoring form could earn City a win over a tenacious Crystal Palace team.
Football: Liverpool as the champions of the world
Firmino seals late extra-time victory as Liverpool add another trophy to the cabinet.