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Football: Wayne Rooney confirms Everton return
Wayne Rooney no longer has to hide his nighttime secret.

Football mascot, 6, loses cancer fight
Six-year-old Sunderland fan who has battled neuroblastoma died yesterday.

Messi to avoid jail, pays extra fine
Lionel Messi and his father can avoid prison for tax fraud by paying an extra fine.

Football Ferns confirmed to play the USA
The Football Ferns will play two friendlies against World No 1 USA this September.

A minute's applause for Bradley Lowery
Six year-old cancer sufferer passes away surrounded by family.

Football president quits after life threatened by armed men
The president of a football team has stood down after armed men threatened to kill him

Journalist accuses Maradona of ripping her clothes off
A Russian journalist accuses football great Maradona of ripping her clothes off

New Phoenix signing Galloway fighting fit
Australian under-23 defender Scott Galloway has breezed into the capital.

Germany beat Chile in bruising Confederations Cup final
Germany's experimental young side overcame street-wise Chile

Star-studded turnout for Messi wedding
Messi married his childhood sweetheart on Saturday (NZT).

Football hooligans brawl in street
Fans of Borussia Dortmund and FC Schalke traded blows outside a bar in Majorca.

Ronaldo leaves Portugal team to be with baby twin sons
Cristiano Ronaldo is celebrating becoming a father of twin boys.

Kiwi football app takes a shot
A Kiwi app aimed at connecting amateur football players is crowdfunding for expansion

Phoenix sign Australian under-23 defender
Wellington Phoenix have boosted their playing stocks

Chile beat Portugal in penalty shootout
Chile keeper Claudio Bravo saved three times as his side defeated Portugal in a shootout

Prince William embroiled in corruption scandal
Prince William and David Cameron dragged into ugly mess surrounding football World Cup.

Qatar 2022: 10-year-old's damning $2m windfall
Explosive allegations of corruption surrounding Qatar's 2022 have rocked football.

All Whites Power Rankings
Jason Pine updates the All Whites Power Rankings following the Confederations Cup.

All Whites v Portugal: Three things
Three things we learned from the All Whites' 4-0 loss to Portugal this morning (NZT).

Football: Crushing defeat for All Whites
The All Whites have ended their Confederations Cup adventure with a crushing 4-0 defeat.

No doubting Thomas will make mark
Ryan Thomas has been the standout player for the NZ side at the Confederations Cup.

'All Whites can surprise anyone'
Portugal coach Fernando Santos has paid the All Whites the highest possible compliment.

Hudson: All Whites not overawed by Ronaldo factor
Hudson maintains his team are ready to face the best footballer on the planet.

$230m price tag for Real superstar
Cristiano Ronaldo's advisers are telling clubs that he wants to leave Real Madrid.

Burgess: All Whites must improve discipline
The All Whites will have to improve their discipline and self-control.

Hudson: 'I'm incredibly disappointed'
For almost 20 minutes on Thursday morning the All Whites dared to dream

Three things: All Whites v Mexico
Michael Burgess details three things of note from the All Whites' 2-1 defeat to Mexico.